IRE vs ENG 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Playing 11 and Key players to watch out for
Get the complete preview of Ireland vs England 2nd T20I – team news, predicted playing XI, pitch report, and key players to watch out for.
IRE vs ENG 2nd T20I: Ireland will take on England for the second time in the T20I series. England defeated Ireland in the 1st T20I by 4 wickets and took a lead of 1-0 in the series. In this 2nd T20I, England are eyeing a series win, while Ireland will aim to bounce back. In this article, we will explore IRE vs ENG playing 11, Pitch reports and Key players' stats.
Ireland's Team Preview:
Ireland's team is under pressure after losing the first T20I match on its home ground and will enter the field with the intention of making a big turnaround in the second match. In the previous game, Harry Tector delivered an unbeaten half-century of 61 runs while wicket-keeper Lorcan Tucker showcased some big hits in the last overs and scored 55 runs. Paul Stirling and Ross Adair also provided a good start to the team, due to which the Ireland team scored a good target of 197 runs. In the bowling section, Matthew Humphreys and Graham Hume took 2 wickets each.
Ireland's Key players:
| Player | Runs | Wickets |
| Harry Tector | 61 | 1 |
| Lorcan Tucker | 55 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 34 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 0 | 2 |
Ireland Predicted Playing 11:
Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young
England Team Preview:
England have had a grand opening in this T20I series, winning the first T20I by 4 wickets. In this match opener, Tazmin Brits provided a quick start, scoring 89 runs on 46 balls, while wicket keeper Jos Buttler also played an explosive inning of 28 runs on just 10 balls and confirmed England’s team victory.
All-rounder Sam Curran and skipper Jacob Bethell also played short but meaningful innings in this match. In the bowling department, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson and Jamie Overton bowled well and took 1 wicket each.
England Key Players:
| Player | Runs | Wickets |
| Phil Salt | 89 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler | 28 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 27 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 0 | 1 |
England Predicted Playing 11:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashi, Luke Wood
Scoring pattern at The Village, Malahide, Dublin, Ireland:
| Format | Total Matches | Avg 1st Innings Score | Score Range Patterns* |
| ODIs (Men’s) | ~19 matches | ~ 286 | Below 200: 4; 200-249: 4; 250-299: 3; Above 300: 8 |
| T20Is (Men’s) | ~18 matches | ~ 163 | Below 150: 8; 150-169: 2; 170-189: 3; Above 190: 5 |
IRE vs ENG T20I Series Squad:
Ireland Squad: Benjamin Calitz, Lorcan Tucker, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Jordan Neill, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Ben White
England Squad: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Scott Currie
IRE vs ENG 2nd T20I FAQ:
Who won the 1st T20I between Ireland and England?
England won the opening game and leads the series 1-0.
Which players are key to watch in the 2nd T20I?
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker will be crucial in this match.
When will the Ireland vs England 2nd T20I be played?
The 2nd T20I between Ireland and England will be played on 19 September in Dublin.
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