India vs Ireland 1st T20I Belfast weather forecast: Rain threat looms over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s likely India debut

NEW DELHI: India’s first T20I against Ireland on Friday at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his long-awaited international debut. However, the weather can have a big impact on how much cricket fans see.

Will rain affect India vs Ireland T20I first match?

The forecast suggests that there may be a break in the rain in Belfast.Hourly forecast (local time):9am: 16°C – 45% chance of rain10:00: 17 °C – 50%11:00: 18 °C – 55%12:00: 19 °C – 60%13:00: 20 °C – 65%14:00: 21 °C – 55%3pm: 22°C – 45%16:00: 22 °C – 40%17:00: 21 °C – 35%18:00: 20 °C – 30%The first half of the day looks the most vulnerable to showers, increasing the possibility of delays if it rains around Stormont.

India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Good news for scheduled start

We have encouraging news for fans. Conditions are expected to improve by evening, around the scheduled start of the match.At 18:00 local time, the forecast predicts:Temperature: 18°CConditions: Partly clearChance of Rain: Only 4%Humidity: 83%Wind: 11 km/hVisibility: 7 kmIf the forecast holds, the teams could move closer to a full match despite the threat of rain earlier in the day.

All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Apart from the weather, much attention will be on teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is in line for a possible India debut after an amazing IPL 2026 season and impressive performances for India A.The youngster has caused a selection headache for the team leadership, with India’s top order already featuring established names like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.The series will also mark Shreyas Iyer’s first assignment as India’s T20I captain after taking over from Suryakumar Yadav.

India vs Ireland 1st T20I: Match Timings and Live Streaming

Place: Civil Service Cricket Ground, Stormont, BelfastDate: Friday, June 26Start of the match: 18:00 ISTLive TV: Sony Sports NetworkLI stream: SonyLIV app and website