Watch IRE vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up: Streaming, Time, Venue Details
In anticipation of the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan will face Ireland in a warm-up match on February 4. The game takes place at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, starting at 5 PM IST. This match marks a crucial moment for both teams as they prepare for the tournament.
Match Overview
Pakistan enters this warm-up match with high morale, following a dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Australia. Saim Ayub and captain Salman Ali Agha excelled as the team’s primary run-scorers during that series. On the other hand, Ireland is looking to rebound from an unexpected loss to Italy in their recent T20I series. Despite winning their first two matches, they faltered in the final game.
Key Players
- Pakistan:
- Salman Ali Agha (Captain)
- Saim Ayub
- Babar Azam
- Ireland:
- Harry Tector – 150 runs in the last series
- Matthew Humphreys – six wickets
- Paul Stirling (Captain)
Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Agha (C)
- Babar Azam
- Shadab Khan
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
- Usman Tariq
Ireland
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wk)
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Josh Little
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Match Conditions
The expected weather for the warm-up match indicates a drop in temperature to around 13°C in the evening. Humidity levels will likely stay between 80 and 85 percent. The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club is anticipated to favor bowlers, particularly seam bowlers, early in the game. As the match advances, uneven bounce may also become a significant factor.
Streaming and Broadcast Information
For fans wanting to catch the action, the match will not be telecasted live on Indian television. However, viewers can stream the game live on JioStar.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal clash, all eyes will be on the field to see if Pakistan can maintain their winning momentum or if Ireland can turn their recent fortunes around in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup 2026.
