Ireland will have another go at the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026. Except for a few bright moments, the Irish side hasn’t made a big impact in the tournament’s history. So, this time around, they will look to deliver big.
Here’s Ireland’s fixture for the T20 World Cup 2026, along with all details.
But before that…
How did Ireland perform in the last edition?
Ireland had a poor outing in the 2024 T20 World Cup. They couldn’t even win a single game, losing to India, Pakistan, and a lower-ranked Canada.
Ireland, however, secured one point thanks to an abandoned match against the co-hosts, the USA. With just a single point, they were knocked out of the group stage.
How did they qualify for this edition?
Despite their group stage exit, Ireland had a rather easy route to the 10th edition. They made the cut based on their ICC team ranking at the cutoff date of June 30, 2024. Ireland were the third-highest-ranked team (11th) behind New Zealand (6th) and Pakistan (7th).
Alright. When does Ireland play their first match?
The Irish side will open its campaign on February 8, 2026. They will face the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, in Colombo (RPS) at 7:00 PM.
Where else will Ireland play their matches?
In all, Ireland will play at their four group-stage matches at three venues in Sri Lanka – two in Colombo and one in Kandy.
Here are the venues for Ireland’s matches:
R. Premadasa Stadium (RPS), Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
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What’s Ireland’s full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
After their first match, Ireland’s next opponent will be Australia. They will face the 2022 champions on February 11 at 3:00 PM.
Ireland’s third match is against Oman on February 14 at 11:00 AM. Their last group match is against Zimbabwe on February 17 in Kandy at 3:00 PM.
Ireland’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Group Stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 11, 2026 | Ireland vs Australia | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| February 14, 2026 | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| February 17, 2026 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
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What are Ireland’s key fixtures?
Although Ireland haven’t performed well against top-ranked teams, they can challenge Sri Lanka and Australia on their day. And their match against Zimbabwe could turn out to be even spicier.
Who could Ireland face in the Super Eight if they qualify?
While Ireland failed to make the Super Eight in the last edition, they will try hard this time around. And if they do make it this far, here’s how their fixtures could look based on a couple of scenarios.
If Ireland top Group B, they will be seeded X2:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | X2 (Ireland) vs X3 (West Indies) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X1 (India) vs X2 (Ireland) | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X2 (Ireland) vs X4 (South Africa) | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
If Ireland finish at No. 2 in Group B, they will be seeded Y4:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | Y1 (England) vs Y4 (Ireland) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 25, 2026 | Y2 (New Zealand) vs Y4 (Ireland) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 28, 2026 | Y3 (Pakistan) vs Y4 (Ireland) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
How does Ireland’s squad stack up?
Experienced Paul Stirling will lead the Irish side. Ross Adair and the Tector brothers will assist their captain in the top order, while Lorcan Tucker will keep the wickets.
Ross’ brother Mark Adair, along with Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell, will provide cushion with their all-round abilities.
Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, and Craig Young form the pace attack, while Matthew Humphreys and Ben White will trouble with their spin.
Ireland’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben White, Craig Young
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