Ireland vs India 1st T20I: The first T20I between India and Ireland is scheduled for today. The match is facing a cloud of uncertainty. Rain could disrupt the match.

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The T20 series between India and Ireland will begin today, Friday, June 26th. The first T20 match will be played in Belfast at 6:00 PM IST. Rain could play a role in this match. The weather department has predicted rain during the match. Learn about the rain regulations in the India-Ireland T20 series. What will happen if the match is cancelled? You'll find answers to all these questions here.

What are the chances of rain in the first T20 between India and Ireland?

According to the weather website Accuweather, heavy rain is expected during the match. The first T20I between India and Ireland will begin at 1:30 PM local time. This means the match will begin at 6 PM in Indian time. Rain is possible in Belfast between 1 PM and 4 PM local time, which could delay the start of the match. Furthermore, intermittent rain is also possible during the match.

There's a 49 percent chance of rain at 1 p.m. local time. There's a 59 percent chance of rain around 3 p.m. Heavy rain is possible again around 4 p.m. Consequently, the first T20I between India and Ireland could be washed out by rain, meaning the match could be cancelled.

What if it rains? How will the winner be decided?

There are no specific rules regarding rain in the India-Ireland T20 series. The same rules apply as in other international matches. If rain occurs, the match will start late. If it rains for too long, the number of overs will be reduced. If it rains for too long, an attempt will be made to reduce the match to 5 overs each. If even 5 overs cannot be played, the match will be cancelled. In such a case, the match will be declared a no-result, meaning no team will be declared the winner.