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India will look to level the series when they face Ireland in the second and final T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday, June 28. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy began with an unwanted record in the first T20I, and India must win to avoid a series defeat.
Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory in the series opener, registering their first-ever win over India in any format. Captain Lorcan Tucker and the bowlers produced disciplined performances. The hosts will now aim to complete a memorable series victory on home soil.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Match Details
Match: Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I
Tournament: India tour of Ireland, 2026
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM Local Time)
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
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India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should get some movement with the new ball, but batting becomes easier as the innings progresses.
The average first-innings score in the last five completed T20Is here is 157. Chasing sides have won 15 of the 26 T20Is played at the venue.
The weather in Belfast is expected to remain overcast, with temperatures between 14°C and 16°C. Humidity will be around 75%, and light winds could help the seamers. There is a slight chance of light drizzle, but a full 20-over match is expected.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record
India have enjoyed the upper hand against Ireland in T20Is, winning eight of the nine matches between the two teams. Before the ongoing series, India had won all eight previous meetings.
Ireland ended that streak with a memorable 34-run victory in the first T20I in Belfast. It was the hosts’ first win over India in international cricket and their only victory against the Men in Blue in the format.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/ Suryansh Shedge, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna/ Prince Yadav
Ireland: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (C & WK), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matthew Hollard
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Toss Prediction
Both teams are likely to choose to bat first if they win the toss. India struggled to chase 183 in the first T20I, showing that scoreboard pressure can make batting difficult at Stormont.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Score Prediction
If India bat first: India have enough firepower to post 170-185 if the top order gets going. A better contribution from the middle order will be crucial after the collapse in the first T20I.
If Ireland bat first: Ireland will target another competitive total of 165-180. Their batters showed good intent in the series opener and will look to build on that performance.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Key Players to Watch
India
Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek was India’s standout batter in the first T20I, scoring 49 off 20 balls. His aggressive starts could put Ireland under pressure.
Harshit Rana: Harshit impressed on his return with figures of 3/24. India will depend on him to provide early breakthroughs.
Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep picked up two wickets in the first game. His ability to swing the new ball makes him one of India’s key bowlers.
Ireland
Lorcan Tucker: Tucker led from the front with 50 in the first T20I and became the first men’s T20I captain to score a fifty in each of his first three matches as skipper.
Matt Hollard: Hollard enjoyed a dream debut, taking 3/28 and dismissing Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. He will again lead Ireland’s pace attack.
George Dockrell: Dockrell adds experience and finishing ability to the lower order. His quick 19 off 10 balls helped Ireland finish strongly in the series opener.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Best Batsman Prediction
India:
Abhishek Sharma is the favorite to finish as India’s highest run-scorer. He looked in excellent touch in the first T20I and can make full use of the powerplay.
Ireland:
Lorcan Tucker is backed to score the most runs for Ireland. The captain has been in outstanding form and has handled pressure brilliantly throughout the series.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Best Bowler Prediction
India:
Harshit Rana is the leading contender to finish as India’s highest wicket-taker. His pace and accuracy make him a constant threat with the new ball.
Ireland:
Matt Hollard is expected to lead Ireland’s bowling once again. After an impressive debut, the young pacer will be confident of troubling India’s top order.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Winning Probability
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India: 75%
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Ireland: 25%
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Match Prediction
India will start the second T20I as favorites despite their defeat in the series opener. The visitors have a stronger batting lineup and will be determined to avoid a series loss.
Ireland will take confidence from their historic victory and home conditions. However, if India’s batters deliver a better performance, Shreyas Iyer’s side should have enough quality to level the series 1-1.
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