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Ireland vs India – 2nd T20I

The 2nd T20I of the India tour of Ireland 2026 will see Ireland take on India on Sunday, June 28, at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time (12:30 PM GMT / 5:30 AM PT / 8:30 AM ET).

Ireland will come into this match under the leadership of Lorcan Tucker, who will also play an important role as wicketkeeper. Their batting lineup features Lorcan Tucker, Stephen Doheny, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Reuben Wilson, Gareth Delany, and George Dockrell. Tucker and Harry Tector will be key for building the innings, while Ross Adair and Gareth Delany can bring attacking intent in the middle order.

Ireland also have useful all-round strength through Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Benjamin Calitz, Gavin Hoey, and Matt Hollard. These players can contribute with both bat and ball, and their performances will be important if Ireland want to challenge a strong Indian side.

The bowling attack includes Liam Mccarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Gavin Hoey, Benjamin Calitz, Matt Hollard, George Dockrell, and Jai Moondra. Ireland’s bowlers will need to make good use of home conditions, especially with the new ball. Early wickets will be very important if they want to put pressure on India’s batting lineup.

India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will enter this match with a talented and balanced squad. Their batting lineup includes Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Iyer brings experience and control, while Abhishek, Tilak, Samson, Kishan, and Dube provide attacking power in the T20 format.

India also have strong all-round options in Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma. Their ability to contribute in both departments gives India excellent balance and flexibility in different match situations.

The bowling department features Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Prince Yadav, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Arshdeep can be dangerous with the new ball and at the death, while Bishnoi, Axar, and Washington can control the middle overs with spin.

The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch in Belfast could offer some early assistance for fast bowlers, especially if the weather stays cloudy. Batters may find scoring easier after spending time at the crease, but the new ball could be challenging. Spinners may also become useful in the middle overs. A first-innings score of around 155-170 could be competitive at this venue.

Expert Prediction: India have a 65% chance and Ireland have a 35% winning chance.

Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.