UAE vs IRE Live streaming [Source: @EmiratesCricket, @cricketireland/x]
The UAE and Ireland cricket teams will be squaring off in the first T20I of their short two-match series from Thursday, January 29 onwards. The series constitute as the final set of fixtures for both sides before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka next month.
The series will also mark UAE’s first since finishing third at the 2025 Men’s T20 World Cup Asia–EAP Regional Final back in October 2025 in Oman. In the tournament, UAE topped the Group A points table with two wins, before defeating Japan and Samoa in the Super Six stage.
The Ireland team, on the other hand, recently suffered a shock defeat at the hands of world number 28 ranked Italy. While Paul Stirling and co. still managed to procure a 2-1 series win, the Irishmen lost their preceding T20I assignment in Bangladesh last month.
In terms of head-to-head battles, the UAE cricket team holds the statistical advantage with seven wins in 11 matches. The UAE team has also won each of its last five matches against Ireland in T20Is since October 2021.
UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match free live streaming in India, telecast details
When will the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match take place?
The first T20I of the two-match series between hosts UAE and the visiting Ireland team will take place on Thursday, January 29.
What is the venue of the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match?
The UAE vs Ireland 1st T20I will be hosted by the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
What is the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match toss time?
The toss for the UAE vs Ireland 1st T20I will be staged on 7:00 PM IST, i.e., at 5:30 PM local time in Dubai on January 29.
What is the live match time of the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match?
The live action of the UAE vs Ireland 1st T20I match will commence from 7:30 PM IST onwards in India, i.e., from 6:00 PM as per the Dubai local time.
Which TV channels will telecast the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match live in India?
As per latest updates, it appears that the UAE vs Ireland T20I series will not be telecasted on any television channel in India.
Where to watch the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match live streaming in India?
The live streaming of the UAE vs Ireland 1st T20I match will be available for fans in India on the FanCode app and website. Fans will be required to buy a match pass of Rs. 19 to view the live action.
Which TV Channels will telecast the UAE vs IRE 1st T20I match live outside India?
In the Mena region, Cricbuzz will provide the live streaming of the UAE vs IRE T20I series. Willow TV will stream the series for fans in North America.
In Pakistan, the UAE vs Ireland T20Is will be shown on ASports on TV and ARYZAP on digital. For rest of the world, the UAE vs IRE T20I series will be streamed on the Styx Sports.




