India vs Ireland has become an interesting matchup in international cricket, combining India’s long-standing record with Ireland’s growing presence on the world stage. From World Cup encounters to closely fought T20Is, the two teams have produced several memorable moments. Explore their head-to-head record, past results, recent matches, and key milestones in this complete India vs Ireland cricket guide.
Key Takeaways
- India and Ireland have played 10 men’s T20Is, with India winning 8 and Ireland winning 2.
- The teams have played 3 men’s ODIs, and India won all three.
- Ireland won both T20Is in the June 2026 series in Belfast, by 34 runs and 1 run.
- India defeated Ireland by 8 wickets at the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York.
- The most recent men’s meeting was the June 28, 2026 T20I, when Ireland won by 1 run.
India vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record
The India vs Ireland cricket rivalry has mainly developed through limited-overs cricket. The men’s teams first met in an ODI in 2007 and played their first T20I against each other in 2009.
Across the three men’s ODIs, India have a perfect record, winning all three. The T20I rivalry has been more extensive, with 10 completed matches through June 2026. India won the first eight meetings, while Ireland won the two most recent matches.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Ireland Wins | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s T20I | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Men’s ODI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Men’s total | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
These figures refer to men’s international matches. Women’s India-Ireland matches are a separate record and should not be combined with the men’s head-to-head statistics.
T20I Record
T20Is have produced most of the India vs Ireland meetings. India won the first eight completed men’s T20Is between the sides, beginning with an eight-wicket victory at the 2009 World Twenty20.
India also recorded large wins in the 2018 series in Dublin, winning by 76 runs and 143 runs. The 2022 and 2023 meetings were also won by India, including a four-run victory in 2022 and a two-run DLS victory in 2023.
The pattern changed dramatically in 2026. Ireland won the first T20I in Belfast by 34 runs and followed it with a one-run victory in the second match. As a result, Ireland became only the second men’s team to defeat India in this head-to-head T20I record.
ODI Record
India have won all three men’s ODIs against Ireland.
The first meeting came in Belfast in 2007. India won by nine wickets under the DLS method. The teams then met during the 2011 Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru, where India won by five wickets.
Their most recent men’s ODI was during the 2015 World Cup in Hamilton. Ireland scored 259, but India reached 260/2 to win by eight wickets.
| Date | Venue | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2007 | Belfast | ODI | India won by 9 wickets |
| June 10, 2009 | Nottingham | T20I | India won by 8 wickets |
| March 6, 2011 | Bengaluru | ODI | India won by 5 wickets |
| March 10, 2015 | Hamilton | ODI | India won by 8 wickets |
| June 27, 2018 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 76 runs |
| June 29, 2018 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 143 runs |
| June 26, 2022 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| June 28, 2022 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 4 runs |
| August 18, 2023 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 2 runs (DLS) |
| August 20, 2023 | Dublin | T20I | India won by 33 runs |
| June 5, 2024 | New York | T20 World Cup | India won by 8 wickets |
| June 26, 2026 | Belfast | T20I | Ireland won by 34 runs |
| June 28, 2026 | Belfast | T20I | Ireland won by 1 run |
India vs Ireland: Latest Results
The latest chapter in the matchup came during India’s two-match T20I tour of Ireland in June 2026.
The India national cricket team traveled to Belfast for two T20Is at Stormont. The series was officially announced as a two-match tour, with matches scheduled for June 26 and June 28.
First T20I: Ireland Won by 34 Runs
In the opening match on June 26, Ireland posted 182/9 from 20 overs. India were dismissed for 148 in 18.5 overs, giving Ireland a 34-run victory.
The result ended India’s run of eight consecutive T20I wins against Ireland.
Second T20I: Ireland Won by 1 Run
The second match was much closer.
Ireland scored 154/8 in 20 overs. India finished on 153/9, falling just one run short. Ireland therefore completed a 2-0 series victory.
The one-run margin made the second game particularly notable because India had previously won several close matches against Ireland, including a four-run T20I victory in 2022 and a two-run DLS victory in 2023.
India vs Ireland at the 2024 T20 World Cup
India and Ireland met in Group A of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in New York on June 5.
Ireland were bowled out for 96, after which India reached 97/2 in 12.2 overs to win by eight wickets. The match was one of India’s group-stage victories during the tournament.
The match was played at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. It was also an important fixture for the American audience because the 2024 tournament was co-hosted by the United States and West Indies.
India vs Ireland ODI History
The ODI history between the teams is shorter than their T20I record.
Their three men’s ODIs took place in 2007, 2011, and 2015. India won every match.
The closest of those contests by scoreboard was the 2015 World Cup game. Ireland scored 259 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, but India chased the target in 36.5 overs, finishing on 260/2.
India’s highest ODI total against Ireland is therefore 260/2, while Ireland’s highest is 259.
Notable India vs Ireland Matches
Several matches stand out in the history of this matchup.
2007 ODI: India won their first men’s ODI meeting by nine wickets in Belfast. It was the beginning of the men’s ODI record between the teams.
2015 World Cup: Ireland produced 259, but India’s chase of 260/2 gave them an eight-wicket win.
2018 T20Is: India produced two large victories in Dublin, winning by 76 and 143 runs.
2024 T20 World Cup: India bowled Ireland out for 96 and won by eight wickets in New York.
2026 T20Is: Ireland recorded their first two men’s T20I victories over India, winning the series 2-0 in Belfast.
Why the 2026 Results Matter for the Head-to-Head Record
The June 2026 series significantly changed the statistical picture.
Before the series, India had won every completed men’s T20I against Ireland. Ireland’s two victories in Belfast changed that record to 8 India wins and 2 Ireland wins from 10 T20Is.
However, the results do not erase India’s longer record in the fixture. India still lead the men’s T20I series by six wins and have won all three men’s ODIs.
The most accurate way to describe the matchup is therefore to separate historical record from recent results. Historically, India have won most meetings. In the latest two-match T20I series, Ireland won both games.
India vs Ireland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have India and Ireland played each other?
The men’s teams have played 13 completed internationals through June 2026: 10 T20Is and 3 ODIs. India have won 11 of those matches and Ireland have won 2.
Has Ireland ever beaten India?
Yes. Ireland defeated India twice in the men’s T20I series in Belfast in June 2026. Ireland won the first match by 34 runs and the second by one run. Those were Ireland’s first men’s T20I victories against India.
Who won the latest India vs Ireland match?
Ireland won the latest men’s India vs Ireland match. On June 28, 2026, Ireland scored 154/8 and India finished on 153/9, giving Ireland a one-run victory.
What is India’s ODI record against Ireland?
India have won all three men’s ODIs against Ireland. Their victories came in 2007, 2011, and 2015.
When did India and Ireland last meet at a World Cup?
The most recent men’s World Cup meeting was at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in New York. India won by eight wickets after Ireland were bowled out for 96.
Conclusion
India vs Ireland has historically been a matchup dominated by India, particularly in ODI cricket and the earlier T20I meetings. India won the first eight completed men’s T20Is between the sides and all three men’s ODIs.
The picture changed in June 2026, when Ireland won both T20Is in Belfast. Those results gave Ireland their first men’s T20I wins against India and made the recent history of the fixture considerably more competitive.
For anyone following the matchup, the key distinction is between the overall head-to-head record and the latest results. India retain the stronger historical record, while Ireland enter the record books with consecutive T20I victories in the most recent series.
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