After all tickets for the first two T20 Internationals were sold out, Cricket Ireland realized that the Indian team’s global appeal does give fledgling cricket boards financial clout.
“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.
All the matches will be held at ‘The Village’ Malahide Cricket Club Ground which has an official capacity of 11,500.
Since the MS Dhoni-led side defeated them by eight wickets in a World Twenty20 group fixture in England in 2009, India have won all their five previous T20Is against Ireland.
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 in Dublin.
Want to make an impression: Lorcan Tucker
Lorcan Tucker, the wicketkeeper-batter for the Paul Stirling-led team, said they are conscious of the enormous challenge and eager to leave a lasting impression.
“Malahide generates a special feeling, especially when a big team comes to town,” Tucker was quoted saying in Cricket Ireland website.
“We know India may have a good deal of support, but to have such a big crowd — it’s brilliant for cricket in Ireland,” he added.
“The team are quite experienced with these bigger games. We’ve played in World Cups; we’ve played against India before. We know what it’s like when these big pressure games come around.”
