Goa, June 26 -- India begin a new chapter in T20I cricket under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer when they face Ireland in the first T20I in Belfast on Friday. The visitors head into the contest with a youthful squad, while Ireland will look to use familiar home conditions to challenge the reigning T20 World Cup champions. With India boasting greater depth in both batting and bowling, they start as overwhelming favourites despite the seam-friendly conditions in Belfast.

Who will win today's IRE vs IND 1st T20I?

India enter the series opener with a clear advantage thanks to their stronger batting depth, quality pace attack and impressive head-to-head record against Ireland. Shreyas Iyer's side also features exciting youngsters eager to cem...