The United Arab Emirates will face Ireland in the second T20I of the Ireland tour of the United Arab Emirates 2026, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Ground, Dubai. Ireland won the first T20I by 57 runs and led the series by 1-0. Ireland batted first and posted a good total of 178 runs in 20 overs. Ross Adair scored 39 runs off 29 balls, while Lorcan Tucker scored 38 runs off 25 balls. Junaid Siddique and Haidar Ali each took two wickets.

In response, the United Arab Emirates failed to chase down the target and were bowled out at 121 runs. Muhammad Waseem scored 40 runs off 37 balls. In the bowling department, Matthew Humphreys took three wickets and helped his team to successfully defend the target.

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UAE vs IRE Match Details

• Match: United Arab Emirates vs Ireland, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 31st January 2026

• Time: 11.30 AM IST

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Ground, Dubai

• Live Streaming: FanCode

UAE vs IRE Weather Report

Pitch Report - Dubai International Cricket Ground

• Balanced wicket

• Large boundaries 

• Batting first is good choice 

Top Batters to Watch – UAE vs IRE

• Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 40 runs in this series 

• Ross Adair (IRE): 39 runs in this series 

• Lorcan Tucker (UAE): 38 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – UAE vs IRE

• Gareth Delany (IRE): 3 wickets in this series 

• Matthew Humphreys (IRE): 3 wickets in this series 

• Barry McCarthy (IRE): 3 wickets in this series 

UAE vs IRE Recent Form

UAE vs IRE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UAE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 140-145

• Match Result: IRE to win

Scenario 2: If IRE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: IRE to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

UAE vs IRE Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates 

Mohammad Waseem, Sohaib Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Basil Hameed, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Ireland 

Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Benjamin Calitz, Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy.

UAE vs IRE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our UAE vs IRE today match prediction, Ireland are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I. The likes of Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker and George Dockrell will be key players to watch out for.

UAE vs IRE Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the UAE vs IRE live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Q2. Who will win today’s UAE vs IRE live T20I match?

According to our today match prediction, Ireland are the favourites to win this encounter.