Ireland and England face off in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on Friday, September 19, with the visitors holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The opening game produced fireworks as Ireland posted a strong 196/3, thanks to half-centuries from Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker.
But Phil Salt stole the show with a blistering 89 off 46 balls, guiding England to a comfortable four-wicket win with 14 balls to spare. With Salt in red-hot form and Ireland desperate to level the series, fans can expect another high-scoring thriller in Dublin.
Head-to-head record: Ireland vs England in T20Is
Ireland and England have faced each other three times in T20 internationals. The record is leveled with the previous victory by England to 1-1.
- Total matches: 3
- Ireland wins: 1
- England wins: 1
- Tied/No result: 1
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 showed control in the middle overs. His knack for breaking partnerships will be crucial if Ireland are to level the series.
Liam Dawson (ENG): The left-arm spinner was economical and chipped in with a wicket in the opening game. His ability to contain runs and apply pressure in the middle overs makes him a valuable asset for England.
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IRE vs. ENG betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Bet365, England are 95% likely to win the match at odds of 1/20, while Ireland are the big outsiders at 10/1 to cause an upset.
Odds* | |
Ireland | 10/1 |
England | 1/20 |
*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 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.
Where to watch IRE vs. ENG T20I in India
- Venue: The Village, Dublin
- Date & Time (UK): Friday, September 18, 1:30 pm
- TV Channel: TNT Sports and discovery+