India vs Ireland | First two T20Is sold out, declares Cricket Ireland

Ireland's T20I series vs India sold out; Tucker looks forward to big challenge. India bring financial muscle to Cricket Ireland, with Bumrah's return and a second-string side. Tucker coming off a 93-ball 133 in Inter-Provincial Cup game. Ireland eager to make an impression, stay relaxed and play with confidence.

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.

"The first and second Men’s T20 Internationals between Ireland and India are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly," Cricket Ireland posted in its website.

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All the matches will be played at 'The Village' Malahide Cricket Club Ground, which has an official capacity of 11,500.

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.

The Paul Stirling-led side's wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker said they are aware of the big challenge and looking forward to make a big impression.