IRE vs IND Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd T20I? Ireland vs India

Ireland will host India in the second T20I of the India tour of Ireland 2026 on June 28th at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. Ireland defeated India for the first time in men's international cricket with an unexpected 34-run victory and lead the series 1-0. They batted first and posted a total of 182 runs in 20 overs. Captain Lorcan Tucker was the top scorer for Ireland with 50 runs off 36 balls.

In reply, the Indian team failed to chase down the target and were bowled out at 148 runs in 18.5 overs, losing by 34 runs. Opener Abhishek Sharma scored 49 runs off 20 balls but was unable to chase down the target. In the bowling department, Matthew Hollard and Matthew Humphreys each took three wickets and successfully defended the target.

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IRE vs IND Match Details – 2nd T20I

• Match: Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 28th June, 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM IST

• Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast 

• Live Streaming: Sony LIV 

IRE vs IND Pitch Report - Civil Service Cricket Club Belfast 

The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club provides a fair contest between bat and ball. The wicket has a considerable covering of grass but offers true and consistent bounce, with the ball coming onto the bat comfortably.

• Win Batting First: 59%

• Win Bowling First: 41%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 160

• Average 2nd Innings: 132

IRE vs IND Weather Report – Belfast Conditions 

IRE vs IND Recent Form

IRE vs IND Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

IRE vs IND Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd T20I 

IRE: All players are fully fit 

IND:  Fully fit squad available for this match 

IRE vs IND Win Probability – 2nd T20I

IRE vs IND Key Player Battles to Watch 

IRE vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IRE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 145-155

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: IND to win

IRE vs IND Toss Prediction – 2nd T20I 

At this venue defending a target is easier than chasing a target so most likely the toss-winning captain opted for bat first here

Prediction: IND to win the toss and opt to bat first 

IRE vs IND Probable Playing 

India (IND)

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

Ireland (IRE)

Ross Adair, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c), Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moodra, Matthew Hollard.

IRE vs IND 2nd T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Abhishek Sharma 

• Arshdeep Singh 

• Lorcan Tucker 

Who Will Win IRE vs IND Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd T20I

According to our IRE vs IND who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I expert predictions. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh will be key players to watch out for.

IRE vs IND, who will win today: India to win 

IRE vs IND Match Result  – 2nd T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - June 28, 2026)