INDIA vs IRELAND : The India Tour of Ireland 2023 is all set to begin on Friday, August 18, 2023, and will conclude on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The tournament will be hosted by Ireland, and the Indian cricket team will be visiting for a series of matches.
During this tour, India will play a total of 2 Test Matches, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is against the Irish cricket team. The matches will be held at various venues in Ireland.
The Ireland Cricket board has officially announced the schedule, fixtures, match time table, and venues for this exciting series. It’s an important part of the ICC – Future Tour Programs (FTP), which outlines the cricketing events and series scheduled in the future.
The final match of the India Tour of Ireland 2023 will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at The Village, Malahide.
India Tour of Ireland 2023 Match Details, Venue and Time Table
| Date and Time | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 18
TBC
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Ireland vs India, 1st T20I India Tour of Ireland 2023 The Village, Malahide |
| Sun, Aug 20
TBC
|
Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I India Tour of Ireland 2023 The Village, Malahide |
| Wed, Aug 23
TBC
|
Ireland vs India, 3rd T20I India Tour of Ireland 2023 The Village, Malahide |
Cricket fans from both India and Ireland are eagerly looking forward to these thrilling matches that promise to be a spectacle of skill, talent, and sportsmanship.
Squads for India Tour of Ireland 2023 – India vs Ireland Squads 2023
India Squads
- Rohit Sharma
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sanju Samson
- Virat Kohli
- Shardul Thakur
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan
- Surya Kumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Mohd. Siraj
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Mukesh Kumar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Ravindra Jadeja
Ireland Squads
- Ross Adair
- Mark Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Curtis Campher
- Stephen Doheny
- Fionn Hand
- Matthew Humphreys
- Graham Hume
- Tyrone Kane
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Andy McBrine
- Neil Rock
- Ben White
- Craig Young
- Lorcan Tucker
- Paul Stirling
Ireland Cricket History
Cricket in Ireland has a history dating back to the 19th century, but it was only in 2007 that the country gained significant recognition on the world stage. In that year, Ireland qualified for the Super 8 stages, marking a notable achievement. Since then, Ireland has played 176 ODIs and 122 T20Is. However, it was not until 2017 that Ireland received Test status and played its first Test match against Pakistan, which resulted in a loss.
In contrast, the Indian cricket team boasts an impressive resume with over 1000 ODIs, 500 Test matches, and 150 T20Is. India’s dominance in the cricketing world is evident from its current rankings, being ranked 1st in T20Is, 2nd in Tests, and 4th in ODIs.
India vs Ireland Head to Head
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, India has had the upper hand against Ireland. Since their first meeting in 2007, India has won all their encounters with ease, including T20I matches.
India vs Ireland Head to Head in T20’s
In the T20 format, the first-ever India vs. Ireland match took place in 2009, where RG Sharma scored 50 off 44 balls. India went on to win the two subsequent T20 matches against Ireland in the “India tour of Ireland” series in 2018, with convincing margins.
| Series | Location | Date | India score | Ireland score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC World Twenty20 | Nottingham | June 10, 2009 | 113/2 | 112/8 | India won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining |
| India tour of Ireland | Dublin (Malahide) | June 27, 2018 | 208/5 | 132/9 | India won by 76 runs |
| India tour of Ireland | Dublin (Malahide) | June 29, 2018 | 213/4 | 70 | India won by 143 runs |
India vs Ireland Head to Head in ODI’s
In ODIs, India has also maintained its dominance over Ireland. In various matches played over the years, India emerged victorious against Ireland on every occasion.
| Series | Location | Date | India score | Ireland score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India tour of Ireland | Belfast | June 23, 2007 | 171/1 | 193 | India won by 9 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) (D/L method) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | Bengaluru | March 06, 2011 | 210/5 | 207 | India won by 5 wickets (with 24 balls remaining) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | Hamilton | March 10, 2015 | 260/2 | 259 | India won by 8 wickets (with 79 balls remaining) |
India vs Ireland Head to Head in World Cup
When it comes to World Cup encounters, India has faced Ireland three times, and all three matches were convincingly won by India. The Men in Blue have had no margin of error in these World Cup matches, displaying their superiority over Ireland.
| India Vs Ireland World cup stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I World Cup, 2009 | ICC World Cup, 2011 | ICC World Cup, 2015 | |
| Top Batting Performers | |||
| Most Runs | R. Sharma 52(45) | WTS Porter 75(104) | S. Dhawan 100(85) |
| Highest Scorer | G. Gambhir 37(32) | Yuvraj Singh 50(75) | N.J. O’Brien 75(75) |
| Highest Partnership | R. Sharma 52(45) | NJ O’Brien and WTS Porterfield (113) | S. Dhawan and V. Kohli ( 174) |
These statistics and records clearly reflect the performance difference between the two teams in various formats of the game, with India maintaining a one-sided record against Ireland.