Cricketers kick off ICC Twenty20 campaign

After a series of mixed performances in their warm-up matches, John Bracewell's side will face Oman in their opening Group A game this afternoon.

They'll have to go-up against Bangladesh on Friday before then playing The Netherlands in their final group match on Sunday.

Ireland will have to finish top of the group to progress to the next phase where they would join the likes of Australia, India and South Africa.

Team captain William Porterfield says that Oman have been in good form heading into the tournament.