Watch Pakistan vs Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up: Live Stream Details
As the T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, Pakistan will take the field against Ireland in a warm-up match on February 7, 2026. This fixture will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, marking the first game for Salman Ali Agha’s team in the tournament.
About the T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Match
Although warm-up games are not officially recorded by the ICC, they serve as crucial preparation for teams. Pakistan enters this match on the heels of a 3-0 T20I series victory over Australia. In this series, Saim Ayub and Salman Agha led the scoring for Pakistan, while Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed excelled in bowling.
Recent Performances
- Pakistan’s last T20I series resulted in a clean sweep against Australia.
- Before facing Australia, Pakistan drew a three-match series against Sri Lanka, 1-1.
- Ireland suffered an unexpected defeat to Italy in their last match of a T20I series.
In the series against Italy, Ireland’s Harry Tector topped their runs chart with 150 runs, while Matthew Humphreys led in wickets with six. This adds an interesting dynamic as both teams seek to gain momentum before the main event.
Where to Watch Pakistan vs Ireland Warm-Up Match
The warm-up match will not be broadcasted live in India. However, fans can watch the action through live streaming on the JioStar app and website. Star Sports holds the official broadcasting rights for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
Squads for the Match
| Pakistan | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Salman Ali Agha (c) | Paul Stirling (c) |
| Abrar Ahmed | Mark Adair |
| Babar Azam | Ross Adair |
| Faheem Ashraf | Ben Calitz |
| Fakhar Zaman | Curtis Campher |
| Khawaja Nafay | Gareth Delany |
| Mohammad Nawaz | George Dockrell |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Matthew Humphreys |
| Naseem Shah | Josh Little |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Barry McCarthy |
| Saim Ayub | Harry Tector |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Tim Tector |
| Shadab Khan | Lorcan Tucker |
| Usman Khan | Ben White |
| Usman Tariq | Craig Young |
This warm-up match will be essential for both teams as they build up to the tournament, scheduled to officially commence on February 9, 2026.
