UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I Match Preview:

UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I is scheduled to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Ireland defeated the UAE by 57 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series. In this match, Ireland posted 178 runs on the scoreboard and restricted the UAE to 121 runs.

Gareth Delany was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling, while Muhammad Waseem looked promising with the bat from the UAE side. In this match, the UAE will be looking to bounce back and level the series.  

Recent Performance: 

UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Ireland Tour of UAE 2026
• Match: UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I
• Date: 31 JAN. 2026
• Match Start Time: 11:30 AM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast in Dubai International Cricket Stadium shows cloudy, with very low chances of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 17.1°C. The average score on this venue is 164-151.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: 

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a batting-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.     

UAE vs IRE Probable Playing 11

UAE (UAE) Probable 11:

Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Sohaib Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra, Harshit Kaushik, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Ireland (IRE) Probable 11:

Players Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys

Top Picks from the UAE 

Top Picks from Ireland 

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UAE vs IRE Expert Advice 

UAE vs IRE Probable Winners:

Ireland is expected to win this match. They won the previous game by 57 runs, which boosted their confidence. Ireland has a pool of experienced all-rounders in the middle order, providing balance to the team.

UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I 2026 FAQ

Who is likely to win the UAE vs IRE match today?

Ireland (IRE) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Ireland.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the UAE vs IRE Dream11 team?

Lorcan Tucker, Muhammad Waseem, Gareth Delany and Matthew Humphreys 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 170 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

United Arab Emirates and Ireland will go head to head in the second and final T20I of the series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 31 January UAE will be looking to level the series after losing the first match, while Ireland will be aiming to win the series with another good show.

Ireland won the first T20I comprehensively by 57 runs. Batting first, Ireland scored a competitive total of 178 for 6, with many players contributing important runs to the total. Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, and George Dockrell all contributed well and post a good total. UAE, on the other hand, struggled in the chase and were bowled out for 121. The batting lineup let the team down despite the good show by captain Muhammad Waseem, who scored 40. Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany starred with the ball for Ireland, picking up three wickets each.

UAE will be hoping to improve their batting and not have a collapse like the previous match. Ireland, on the other hand, will be taking confidence from their all-round performance and hoping to end the series on a positive note.

UAE vs IRE: Pitch Report 

The pitch in Dubai is expected to be similar to the one used in the first match. It offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters who spend some time at the crease can score freely, while spinners are likely to be effective during the middle overs as the pitch slows down.

UAE vs IRE: Head-to-Head (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 12
• UAE Won: 7
• Ireland Won: 5
• No Result: 0

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UAE vs IRE: Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Muhammad Waseem (C), Sohaib Khan, Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma (WK), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Basil Hameed, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah

Ireland (IRE):

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

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.

Also Read: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 2nd T20I: UAE vs IRE, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

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.

The United Arab Emirates and Ireland are set to face each other in the second T20I of the two-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, January 31. With Ireland already taking an unassailable lead, the hosts will be eager to bounce back and level the series on home soil. UAE will look to address their shortcomings from the opening game and put up a stronger all-round performance to challenge the visitors in the series finale.

Ireland delivered a dominant display in the opening T20I, securing a convincing 57-run victory at the same venue. Solid batting contributions from Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, and George Dockrell powered Ireland to a competitive 178/6. In response, UAE struggled and were dismissed for 121, despite captain Muhammad Waseem’s 40. Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany starred with the ball, claiming three wickets each.

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UAE vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming Details

UAE vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

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

Ireland (IRE):

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

Before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland are playing a two-match T20I series against the hosts UAE, where the Irish legend Paul Stirling created a new record by surpassing former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's world record in T20I cricket. 

Most T20I matches: Paul Striling surpassed Rohit Sharma's record

On Thursday night (January 29), when Ireland faced the hosts UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, it was the 160th T20I match for Paul Stirling, who also led the team. With this game, Stirling set a new record for playing the most T20I matches, by surpassing the previous record of 159 T20I matches by the T20 World Cup-winning Indian captain Rohit Sharma. 

As the former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has already retired from T20I cricket, as well as Test cricket, he can't better his T20I appearances record, unless he makes a surprise T20I comeback.

Another Ireland cricketer George Dockrell is chasing the top two T20I appearances positions, as he played his 153rd T20I during the UAE vs Ireland 1st T20I on Thursday night. Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Nabi is in the fourth position with 148 T20Is.

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Most T20I appearances (updated as of January 29, 2026)

• Paul Stirling (Ireland): 160 matches*
• Rohit Sharma (India): 159 matches
• George Dockrell (Ireland): 153 matches*
• Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan): 148 matches*
• Jos Buttler (England): 144 matches*

*active players

Ireland won 1st T20I vs UAE by 57 runs

In the first UAE vs Ireland T20I, Ireland won by 57 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. After Ireland chose to bat first, they scored 178/6 in 20 overs, where the opener Ross Adair (39) and Lorcan Tucker (38) scored crucial 30s. Also, Curtis Campher (25), Ben Calitz (26*), and George Dockrell (22*) managed crucial 20s to set a challenging target for the hosts.

In reply, although the UAE openers Aryansh Sharma and captain Muhammad Waseem provided a good start, once that 54-run opening partnership was broken in the next over after the powerplay, the visiting bowlers comfortably took the game away. Only both the UAE openers managed to score 20-run marks, as Waseem scored 40 runs and Aryansh scored 23 runs. 

Among the Irish bowlers, Matthew Humphreys (3/26) and Gareth Delany (3/26) got three wickets each, while Barry McCarthy (2/26) had two wickets. 

United Arab Emirates and Ireland will kick off their two-match T20I series with the first game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 29. The two teams are meeting in a T20I after a long gap, adding extra interest to the opening match.

UAE will use this series as important preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Led by Muhammad Waseem, the hosts will look to make the most of familiar conditions. Waseem is likely to play an important role in the opening, while the remaining batting lineup will have to work towards providing support.

Ireland have had good recent results as they played a T20I series against Italy in Dubai recently and won it 2-1. That experience in similar conditions should help them settle quickly. With several experienced players in the squad, Ireland will be confident of starting the series on a positive note.

UAE vs IRE Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 11
  
• UAE Won: 7
  
• Ireland Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

UAE vs IRE: Pitch Report

The Dubai pitch usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters can get runs freely in the initial stages, but the pitch may slow down as the match progresses. Chasing might be possible, but teams will have to adjust as the ball might not come on to the bat as easily in the second innings.

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UAE vs IRE: Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Rahul Chopra (wk), Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid

Ireland (IRE):

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Gareth Delany, Craig Young, Mark Adair

The United Arab Emirates will face Ireland in the first T20I of the Ireland tour of the United Arab Emirates 2026, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Ground, Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is going to return to the T20 format after almost four months. The captain, Muhammad Waseem, is confident that the team can start their season well. Nonetheless, Ireland is coming into the series with a lot of confidence having defeated Italy in a three-match T20I series played in the UAE. 

Captain Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Rohan Chopra, Mayank Kumar, and Asif Khan are the key players for the Irish side to perform well in this match, while the home side will be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Benjamin Calitz to score the runs. 

Also Read: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I: UAE vs IRE, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

UAE vs IRE Match Details

• Match: United Arab Emirates vs Ireland, 1st T20I

• Date: 29th January 2026

• Time: 8.00 PM 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 

• Chasing team advantage due to the dew

Top Batters to Watch – UAE vs IRE

• Paul Stirling (IRE): 3866 runs in T20I 

• Lorcan Tucker (IRE): 1541 runs in T20I 

• Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 3184 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – UAE vs IRE

• Joshua Little (IRE): 82 wickets in T20I 

• Junaid Siddique (UAE): 113 wickets in T20I 

• Craig Young (IRE): 87 wickets in T20I

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: 155–165

• 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 

Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Rohan Chopra, Mayank Kumar, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali and Saghir Khan.

Ireland 

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Benjamin Calitz, Matthew Humphreys, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Gareth Delaney and George Dockrell.

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 1st T20I. The likes of Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector will be key players to watch out for.

UAE vs IRE Match FAQs