India Effect! Tickets For First Two Ireland T20Is Sold Out

The Indian team's global popularity does add financial muscle to emerging cricket boards as Cricket Ireland realised after all tickets for the first T20 Internationals were sold out. "The first and second Men's T20 Internationals between Ireland and India are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly," Cricket Ireland posted in its website. All the matches will be held at 'The Village' Malahide Cricket Club Ground which has an official capacity of 11,500.

India have won all their five previous T20Is against Ireland since the MS Dhoni-led side defeated them by eight wickets in a World Twenty20 group fixture in England in 2009.

Ireland then went on to host Team India twice in a two-match T20I series in 2018 and 2022 which were held at the same venue here.

Want us to make an impression: Lorcan Tucker

The Paul Stirling-led side's wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker said they are aware of the big challenge and looking forward to make a big impression.

"Malahide generates a special feeling, especially when a big team comes to town," Tucker was quoted saying in Cricket Ireland website.

"We know India may have a good deal of support, but to have such a big crowd -- it's brilliant for cricket in Ireland," he added.

"The team are quite experienced with these bigger games. We've played in World Cups; we've played against India before. We know what it's like when these big pressure games come around." Tucker knows what India brings to the table.

"They are the showpiece of the summer for fans in Ireland. We just want to make an impression, stay nice and relaxed and play with confidence. That's our main motto going forward."

"We've had a lot of cricket this year. We've been very well prepped, especially in T20 cricket. We've