After the washout in the second game, the three-match series comes down to Sunday's decider in Dublin. England leads 1-0 after comfortably chasing 197 in the opener, powered by Phil Salt's 89.
That win also gave stand-in skipper Jacob Bethell a strong start in charge with Harry Brook rested. Ireland will be desperate to level the series - especially after a frustrating run of rain-hit home games this summer.
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Four of their eight men's internationals have been lost to weather, including the second T20I against England. The forecast looks brighter for the third T20I, giving both sides hope of a proper contest.
For Ireland, it's about turning up with energy and intent - making the most of home conditions in what could be their last chance to test themselves against England before the winter tours.
Head-to-head record: Ireland vs England in T20Is
Ireland and England have faced each other 4 times in T20 internationals. The record is leveled with the previous victory by England to 1-1.
- Total matches: 4
- Ireland wins: 1
- England wins: 1
- Tied/No result: 2
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Harry Tector (IRE): Ireland’s most in-form batter, Tector hammered 61 off 36 balls in the first T20I. His ability to anchor the innings and find boundaries under pressure makes him the key to Ireland’s batting success.
Phil Salt (ENG): England’s explosive opener lit up the first T20I with a match-winning 89 off 46 balls. His powerplay aggression can quickly put Ireland on the back foot and set the tone for the chase or a big first innings total.
Bowlers to watch
Graham Hume (IRE): The seamer picked up 2 wickets in the series opener and maintained control in the middle overs. His knack for breaking partnerships will be crucial if Ireland are to level the series.
Sam Curran (ENG): While Curran contributed with the bat in the opener, the left-arm pacer went wicketless. However, he will be tasked with bowling in two crucial phases: the death overs, where he could pick wickets as batters attempt to slog, and also chip in with the ball in the powerplay.
IRE vs. ENG betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, England are the overwhelming favourites going into the 3rd T20I with odds of 1.08, while hosts Ireland are priced at 8.20 to cause an upset.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Ireland | 8.20 |
England | 1.08 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Phil Salt to score 40+ runs
- Harry Tector to be Ireland’s top run-scorer
- England to win by 5–7 wickets if chasing / 25–35 runs if batting first
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Ireland vs England: Expected playing XIs and team news
Ireland Team News
Ireland will be encouraged by their batting performance in the first T20I, with Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker firing half-centuries. Captain Paul Stirling may look to push the scoring rate earlier in the powerplay after a slow start in the opener.
Graham Hume was the standout bowler with two wickets, but Ireland’s attack lacked penetration otherwise. Expect the same XI, though they could consider bringing in a specialist spinner to contain England’s hard-hitting top order.
Ireland (predicted playing XI): Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Craig Young.
England Team News
England come into the match full of confidence after Phil Salt’s explosive knock in the first T20I powered them to victory. Jos Buttler continues to provide stability at the top, while Sam Curran’s quickfire 27 showed England’s depth.
Jacob Bethell’s side, however, will want more consistency from the middle order, where a couple of cheap dismissals left them under slight pressure. Liam Dawson and the bowling unit will look to tighten up after conceding 196 runs. No major changes are expected to the XI, with England aiming to seal the series.
England (predicted playing XI): Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell (C), Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood.
IRE vs. ENG live scorecard: 3rd T20I
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Where to watch IRE vs. ENG 3rd T20I in India
- Venue: The Village, Dublin
- Date & Time (IST): Friday, September 21, 6:00 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: FanCode (app & website)
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