Predicted IRE Playing XI for IRE vs IND 2023 T20 Series starting on 18 August

Ireland is all set to face the No. 1 T20I team, India, in a three-match series to be played later this month. After the conclusion of their West Indies tour, the Indian cricket team will travel to Ireland for this short series. In preparation for the series, Ireland has named their 15-member squad, which includes all-rounder Fionn Hand and Gareth Delany.

IRE Playing XI for IRE vs IND T20I

1. Paul Stirling
2. Andrew Balbirnie
3. Lorcan Tucker
4. Harry Tector
5. Curtis Campher
6. Gareth Delany
7. George Dockrell
8. Mark Adair
9. Barry McCarthy
10. Josh Little
11. Ben White

Related IND Playing 11 for IRE vs IND 2023 T20 Series

Ireland Squad for T20I Series Against India:

1. Paul Stirling (captain)
2. Andrew Balbirnie
3. Mark Adair
4. Ross Adair
5. Curtis Campher
6. Gareth Delany
7. George Dockrell
8. Fionn Hand
9. Josh Little
10. Barry McCarthy
11. Harry Tector
12. Lorcan Tucker
13. Theo van Woerkom
14. Ben White
15. Craig Young

The three T20Is between India and Ireland are scheduled to be played on August 18, 20, and 23 at Malahide. Paul Stirling will be leading the Irish team as the captain.

The inclusion of Fionn Hand and Gareth Delany brings depth and balance to the squad. Fionn Hand, a Leinster Lightning all-rounder, has been recalled, while Gareth Delany is returning from injury after breaking his wrist during a match in Zimbabwe in June.

The selection of the squad reflects the playing group that successfully qualified for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last week. With the T20 World Cup qualification secured, the upcoming series against India holds significant importance as part of the strategic planning for the main tournament scheduled for June 2024.

With an exciting mix of experienced players and promising talents, the Ireland squad is gearing up to take on the formidable Indian team in a thrilling contest. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly looking forward to witnessing some high-quality cricketing action when these two teams clash in the T20I series at Malahide. The series promises to be a valuable opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2024.