Gary Wilson believes Ireland's upcoming T20 internationals against India serve as perfect preparation for the 2030 World Cup they'll co-host with England and Scotland. The Stormont venue in Belfast stands to stage matches when cricket's showpiece arrives on home soil, and Wilson sees these Friday and Sunday fixtures as a chance to showcase what's coming.

Ireland's recent T20 World Cup campaign yielded just one win from four attempts, with the Zimbabwe match abandoned. Despite this modest return, their ICC ranking secures automatic qualification for the 2028 tournament. Wilson acknowledged the team will pivot toward ODI World Cup qualifiers in the new year, putting T20 development on hold temporarily.

The planning window opens significantly with guaranteed spots in both 2028 and 2030. Wilson suggested Ireland could emulate Kenya's 2003 semi-final run, setting ambitious but realistic goals for the home tournament. This represents Ireland's best chance to make a serious impact on cricket's biggest stage.

With India arriving as current world champions, these matches provide valuable experience against elite opposition. Wilson's timeline suggests the next T20 international won't come until 2027, giving Ireland ample time to build toward their hosting duties.