Ross Adair will also make a debut of sorts. While he has represented Ireland at home and abroad in the T20I format, this will be the first time he has done so at Stormont.

The 32-year-old is expected to lead Ireland’s attack, and while his age profile differs from Sooryavanshi, he admits the Indian teenager is “one of those guys I’d like to be”.

“He’s no fear, doesn’t care who he is batting against – he just wants to take everyone on, and India have given him the licence to do that,” he said.

“It’s a big occasion for them and for us, so it’s cool to be a part of it.”

One person who won’t be part of this weekend’s internationals is Adair’s younger brother Mark, who is on the injury list.

His absence is a blow to Irish hopes and older brother Ross admits “he will be a big loss for us”.

“We know how important he is with the ball and the bat,” he said.

“Playing against these guys in such a big occasion with a full house, he would have stepped up to the mark.

“He will be here but whether he’ll like being here with the occasion and what he’s missing out on, he may not enjoy it as much.”