Second T20I between Ireland and England abandoned due to weather

Toby Coxon

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The second T20 international between England and Ireland at Malahide has been abandoned due to persistent rain.

The news has left a sell-out crowd disappointed and has added to a summer of frustration for Irish cricket fans.

The match was a crucial one for Ireland, who were looking to level the series after a four-wicket defeat in the first game on Wednesday.

The decision to call off the game was made after a damp outfield and further downpours made play impossible.

This is the fourth time this summer that Ireland have had a home game washed out, three of which were without any play.

The second T20I was set to begin at 1.30pm at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin, but a wet outfield delayed the start.

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Hopes for a game were dampened after a pitch inspection was called, only for the conditions to remain poor.

The match was officially abandoned just before 4pm BST.

The series is now 1-0 to England, with the final match of the three-game series to be played at the same venue on Sunday.

The forecast for Sunday is much brighter, and both teams will be hoping to get a full game in.

What the abandonment means for the series

The abandonment of the second T20 is a bitter pill to swallow for both teams, but it is a major setback for Ireland, who were hoping to level the series.

The match was a crucial one for Ireland, who have had a difficult summer with the weather.

The team will now have to win the final match of the series on Sunday to avoid a series defeat.

For England, the abandonment of the second T20 means that they now have a chance to win the series on Sunday.

The team will be looking to put on a much-improved performance in the final match, and they will be hoping to end their season with a series victory.

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Toby Coxon

Toby joined The Sporting News in 2025 after completing a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. He has previous experience writing for online and print publications including VAVEL, Breaking Media and The Non-League Paper. He also has experience working within football clubs in previous roles at Curzon Ashton FC and Bradford City AFC.