India will take on Ireland in the second and final T20 match of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Sunday, June 28. Ireland take a 1-0 lead in the series after achieving a historic 34-run win in the opening match. To avoid defeat in the series, Shreyas Iyer and his team need to win.
Ireland produced an excellent all-round performance in the first T20 match to register their first win over India in any format. Captain Lorcan Tucker led from the front with a half-century, while the bowlers dismantled India’s batting lineup to put the hosts on the brink of a series win.
India faced a must-win situation after their batting unit failed to chase 183 runs in the series opener. Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant aggressive innings, but the rest of the batsmen had to struggle against the disciplined Irish bowling. To level the series, the visiting team will need a better performance.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20 match details
match: Ireland vs India, 2nd T20I
Tournament: India tour of Ireland, 2026
date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM IST (1:30 PM local time)
venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
live streaming: Sony LIV app and website
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Team News
After their disappointing defeat in the first T20I, the Indian team management may consider giving 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi his international debut, although no change has been confirmed.
After giving away 182 runs in the opening match, the visiting team can also strengthen its bowling attack. Leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi is in contention for a comeback if India decide to add more depth to the lower order, while batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge remains another option.
Ireland are expected to stick with the same eleven after an impressive all-round performance in Belfast. Captain Lorcan Tucker led the way from the front with a half-century, while debutant Matthew Hollard impressed with three wickets to help the hosts seal a historic win over India.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Suryansh Shedge, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna/Prince Yadav.
Ireland: Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (c & wk), Benjamin Callitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphries, Jai Mundra, Matthew Hollard
India vs Ireland 2nd T20 match pitch report
There is usually a balanced contest between bat and ball on the pitch. The overcast sky should provide some help to the fast bowlers early on, but it becomes easier to bat as the innings progress.
The average first innings score here in the last five completed T20Is is 157. Teams will aim for 165-170, while teams chasing the target have won 15 of the 26 T20Is played at the venue.
india vs ireland 2nd t20 match weather report
The weather in Belfast is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures between 14°C and 16°C. Humidity will be around 75%, and light south-westerly winds may aid the fast bowlers. There is a slight chance of light drizzle, but a full 20 over match is expected.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I head-to-head record
India have dominated this rivalry, winning eight of the nine T20 matches played against Ireland. However, Ireland created history by registering their first win over India in any format with a 34-run victory in the first T20I of the ongoing series in Belfast.
The hosts are leading the two-match series 1-0 and will be looking to get their first series win over India. Meanwhile, India need to win the second T20I against Ireland to avoid their first bilateral T20I series defeat.
Key matches to watch in India vs Ireland 2nd T20 match
Abhishek Sharma vs Matt Hollard: Abhishek Sharma gave a great start to India by scoring 49 runs in 20 balls in the first T20 match. Debutant Matt Hollard impressed with figures of 3/28 and will look to dismiss the dangerous left-hander early.
Lorcan Tucker vs Harshit Rana: Lorcan Tucker led Ireland’s batting with 50 off 36 balls in the series opener. Harshit Rana was the best bowler for India with 3/24 and will target the Irish captain with his extra pace and bounce.
Sanju Samson vs Jai Mundhra: Sanju Samson could score only five runs in the opening match. And will be eager to provide feedback. Jay Mundhra enjoyed an impressive start, taking 2/26 with clever variations and will look to trouble Samson again.
Players to watch in India vs Ireland 2nd T20 match
India
Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek was the only bright spot for India in the first T20 match. His aggressive approach in the powerplay makes him India’s biggest batting weapon.
Harshit Rana: Harshit made his comeback with an excellent spell of 3/24. India will depend on him to strike early and control the middle overs.
Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep took two wickets in the opening match of the series. His ability with the new ball and in the death overs makes him a key bowler for India.
ireland
Lorcan Tucker: Tucker has made a great start to his captaincy and has become the first men’s T20I captain to score a half-century in each of his first three matches as captain.
Matt Hollard: Hollard made a dream start by taking three wickets, which included the dismissal of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer.
George Dockrell: Dockrell performed strongly in the first T20I, scoring 19 runs from 10 balls and remains a valuable all-round option for Ireland in the middle and lower order.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20 Match Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast of the second T20 match on Sony Sports Network channels. The match will be available for live streaming on Sony Liv app and website. Live coverage will start before the toss.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20 Match Prediction
Despite the defeat in the series opener, India will start as slight favorites in the second T20 match. Shreyas Iyer’s team has a strong batting lineup and an experienced bowling attack that is capable of bouncing back under pressure.
