India vs Ireland T20 Series: Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Make International Debut on June 26
The match could also witness the international debut of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
India vs Ireland T20 Series: The two-match T20I series between India and Ireland is set to begin on June 26 in Belfast. The opening match will mark a special occasion for Shreyas Iyer, who is expected to lead the Indian T20 team for the first time.
The match could also witness the international debut of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. As per expectations, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are likely to open the innings for Team India. Captain Shreyas Iyer could bat at No. 3, while wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is expected to take the No. 4 spot.
Vice-captain Tilak Varma is likely to bat at No. 5, followed by all-rounders Shivam Dube and Axar Patel. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been ruled out of the series due to injuries. As a result, Suryansh Shedge could make his international debut in the opening match.
Among the bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are almost certain starters, while spinner Ravi Bishnoi is expected to complete the playing XI.
Probable Team India Playing XI:
1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3. Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
4. Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
5. Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
6. Shivam Dube
7. Axar Patel
8. Suryansh Shedge
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Harshit Rana
11. Ravi Bishnoi
India T20 Squad vs Ireland T20 Series:
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prasidh Krishna and Suryansh Shedge.
