Sooryavanshi could become 5th India player to make T20I debut in Ireland [Source: AFP]India's young batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is tipped to make his T20I debut in the upcoming series against Ireland. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, India will take on Ireland in a two-match T20I series, starting on June 26 in Belfast. Talking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the left-handed batter recently grabbed the headlines through his blitzkreig in the IPL 2026. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi hammered 776 runs, securing several accolades, including the MVP award and Orange Cap for his fireworks. The breakout IPL season sealed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's entry into India's senior men's team, as the BCCI selected him in India's T20I squad for the Ireland and England tours. With plenty of anticipation building around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut, here is a list of all Indian players who have made their T20I debuts in Ireland. List of India players who made T20I debuts in Ireland before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi1. Siddarth KaulWhen did Siddarth Kaul make his T20I debut in Ireland?Right-arm fast bowler Siddarth Kaul was the first Indian cricketer to make his T20I debut in Ireland. He played his first T20I as a 28-year-old on 29th June 2018 during India's tour of Ireland that year. How did Siddarth Kaul perform in his first T20I in Ireland?In his first match, Siddarth Kaul bowled two overs, picking a solitary wicket for four runs. He dismissed Ireland's opening batter James Shannon, who was caught by KL Rahul for two runs. What happened to Siddarth Kaul after his maiden T20I in Ireland?In spite of an impressive debut game on Irish soil, Siddarth Kaul could play only three T20Is for India. He managed four wickets at a modest economy rate of 8.69 before fading away from the scheme of things. In his last T20I, Kaul gave away 45 runs in 3.4 overs, dismissing Marcus Stoinis. Kaul retired from all forms of cricket on November 28, 2024. Also Read: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets Special Treatment In Ireland After Separate Changing Room2. Umran Malik When did Umran Malik make his T20I debut in Ireland?Umran Malik was the second Indian cricketer to make his T20I debut in Ireland. His first T20I outing for India dates back to June 26, 2022, when he played his maiden match in the format in Malahide, Dublin. How did Umran Malik perform in his first T20I in Ireland?Umran Malik was expensive on his T20I debut, going wicketless for 14 runs in one over. In fact, Umran Malik registered a miserable economy of 11.2 and scalped a single wicket on his maiden tour of Ireland. What happened to Umran Malik after his maiden T20I in Ireland?Umran Malik burst onto the scene as a tearaway quick when he made his T20I debut for India in Ireland. However, inconsistent form and fitness concerns prevented Umran from cementing his place in the team. He was discarded from India's T20I setup after scalping 11 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 12.64. The 26-year-old continues to ply his trade in the domestic circuit, hoping for a comeback to the national side. 3. Prasidh KrishnaWhen did Prasidh Krishna make his T20I debut in Ireland?Prasidh Krishna made his T20I debut for India in Ireland on August 18, 2023, in Malahide, Dublin. How did Prasidh Krishna perform in his first T20I in Ireland?Unlike Siddarth Kaul and Umran Malik, Prasidh Krishna bowled his full quota of overs on his T20I debut. He scalped two wickets, dismissing Harry Tector and George Dockrell, for 32 runs in his four-over spell. In fact, Prasidh performed well on his maiden T20I tour, finishing the series with four wickets at an economy of 7.63. What happened to Prasidh Krishna after his maiden T20I in Ireland?Prasidh Krishna is still in the reckoning and represents India in all three formats as a strike bowler. He is part of India's T20I squad vs Ireland and will likely spearhead their bowling attack on the upcoming tour. Overall, he has played five T20I matches, scalping eight wickets at a strike rate of 15. 4. Rinku SinghWhen did Rinku Singh make his T20I debut in Ireland?Middle-order batter Rinku Singh made his T20I debut for India in Ireland on August 18, 2023, in Malahide, Dublin. How did Rinku Singh perform in his first T20I in Ireland?Rinku Singh didn't get a chance to bat in his first T20I. However, he produced a blistering knock in the subsequent match, scoring 38 runs at a superb strike rate of 180.95. What happened to Rinku Singh after his maiden T20I in Ireland?Rinku Singh remained an integral part of India's T20I squad until the 2026 T20 World Cup edition. However, he was sidelined from the shortest format following a string of underwhelming performances in the tournament, where he could score only 24 runs across five innings. Also Read: ENG vs NZ Live Streaming, Live Telecast - 3rd Test, Where To Watch New Zealand Tour Of England 2026?
