Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I: UAE vs IRE, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ireland (IRE) are all set to kick off their two-match T20I series, with the first game scheduled at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 29. The two teams last faced each other in a T20I back in February 2022. The UAE will aim to make the most of their time in the middle ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Captain Muhammad Waseem is expected to play a crucial role with the bat while leading the team tactically.

Ireland comes into the series with confidence after winning a three-match T20I series against Italy in Dubai, taking the contest 2-1. The side has used the preparation period effectively, giving players valuable match practice ahead of the World Cup. Ireland will aim to build on that momentum, experimenting with strategies and combinations to fine-tune their team. Both encounters will serve as a key opportunity for the Irish squad to assess conditions and sharpen skills ahead of the mega tournament starting February 7.

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Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I, UAE vs IRE: Live Streaming Details

Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I, UAE vs IRE: Probable Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (C), Rahul Chopra (WK), Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid

Ireland (IRE):

Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Gareth Delany, Craig Young, Mark Adair