The matches will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on January 29 under lights and on January 31 in a morning start. \u201cWe are delighted to announce Ireland\u2019s tour to the UAE. The tour will benefit both teams and help them in their ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHere at the ECB, we have always endeavoured to provide the best exposure and opportunities to our players by hosting ICC Full Members on a regular basis. In 2025 we hosted Bangladesh followed by a tri-series in Sharjah (Afghanistan and Pakistan).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur team also earned great experience by competing in the Asia Cup. The players will have a good build-up to the prestigious ICC T20 World Cup through the Ireland series,\u201d said Subhan Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
UAE and Ireland have met 11 times in men\u2019s T20Is, with the former holding the edge via seven victories as compared to the latter\u2019s four wins. After the series is over, Ireland will travel to Sri Lanka where they will play Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Oman as part of their Group B games in the Men\u2019s T20 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur team also earned great experience by competing in the Asia Cup. The players will have a good build-up to the prestigious ICC T20 World Cup through the Ireland series,\u201d said Subhan Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis series against the UAE will provide part of an exceptional warm-up programme for our players \u2013 we hope to announce more fixtures shortly. Our thanks to the ECB and we look forward to playing some competitive cricket in such a prestigious stadium,\u201d said Richard Holdsworth, Director of Cricket at Cricket Ireland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n