India vs Ireland T20I series: All tickets for first two matches sold out

Add as a preferred source on Google

The Indian team's global popularity does add financial muscle to emerging cricket boards as Cricket Ireland realised after all tickets for the first two T20 Internationals were sold out.

Cricket Ireland posted on its website that the first and second Men's T20 Internationals between Ireland and India, which will be held on August 18 and 20, are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly.

India's Dominance over Ireland in T20Is

India have won all their five previous T20Is against Ireland since the M.S. Dhoni-led side defeated them by eight wickets in a World Twenty20 group fixture in England in 2009. Ireland then went on to host Team India twice in a two-match T20I series in 2018 and 2022 which were held at the same venue here.

Lorcan Tucker Ready for Big Challenge

Want to make an impression? Lorcan Tucker, the Paul Stirling-led side's wicketkeeper-batter, said they are aware of the big challenge and looking forward to making a big impression. Malahide generates a special feeling, especially when a big team comes to town.

Bumrah Returns as Captain

The series will mark the return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah who will be back to lead India after an injury layoff of about one year. His recurring back injury has ruled Bumrah out since India's home series against Australia in September last year in the build-up to the T20 World Cup. Bumrah will be leading a second-string side with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad as his deputy.

Excitement for the Series

The 26-year-old is coming from a 93-ball 133 in Lightning's demolition of North West Warriors in an Inter-Provincial Cup game on Monday. Tucker said, 'We had two great games against India last summer and I think everyone's really looking forward to the big build-up and the exciting crowd. They're going to come with that energy and it is going to be great.'