India will face Ireland in the second and final T20I of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday, June 28. Ireland took a 1-0 lead in the series after securing a historic 34-run victory in the opening match. Shreyas Iyer and his team must win to avoid a series defeat.
Ireland produced an outstanding all-round performance in the first T20I to register their first-ever 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 verge of a series victory.
India face a must-win situation after their batting unit failed to chase 183 in the series opener. Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant attacking innings, but the rest of the batters struggled against disciplined Irish bowling. The visitors will need a much better performance to level the series.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I 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 Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Team News
After their disappointing defeat in the first T20I, the India team management could consider giving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his international debut, although no change has been confirmed.
The visitors could also strengthen their bowling attack after conceding 182 runs in the opener. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is in contention for a recall, while batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge remains another option if India decide to add more depth to the lower order.
Ireland are expected to stick with the same XI after an impressive all-round performance in Belfast. Captain Lorcan Tucker led from the front with a half-century, while debutant Matthew Hollard impressed with three wickets to help the hosts secure a historic victory over India.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, 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 Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matthew Hollard
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The pitch usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should get some help early under overcast skies, but batting becomes easier as the innings progresses.
The average first-innings score in the last five completed T20Is here is 157. Teams will target 165-170, while chasing sides have won 15 of the 26 T20Is played at the venue.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Weather Report
The weather in Belfast is expected to remain overcast, with temperatures between 14°C and 16°C. Humidity will be around 75%, and light south-westerly winds could assist the seamers. 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 T20Is played against Ireland. However, Ireland made history in the first T20I of the ongoing series by registering their maiden victory over India in any format with a 34-run win in Belfast.
The hosts are leading the two-match series 1-0 and will look to complete their first-ever series win over India. Meanwhile, India must win the second T20I to avoid their first bilateral T20I series defeat against Ireland.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Key Battles to Watch
Abhishek Sharma vs Matt Hollard: Abhishek Sharma gave India a flying start with a 49 off 20 balls in the first T20I. 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 a composed 50 off 36 balls in the series opener. Harshit Rana was India's best bowler with 3/24 and will target the Irish captain with his extra pace and bounce.
Sanju Samson vs Jai Moondra: Sanju Samson managed only five runs in the opening match and will be eager to respond. Jai Moondra enjoyed an impressive debut, taking 2/26 with clever variations, and will look to trouble Samson again.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Players to Watch
India
Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek was India's lone bright spot in the first T20I. His aggressive approach in the powerplay makes him India's biggest batting weapon.
Harshit Rana: Harshit marked his return with an excellent spell of 3/24. India will rely on him to strike early and control the middle overs.
Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep picked up two wickets in the series opener. His ability with the new ball and at the death makes him a key bowler for India.
Ireland
Lorcan Tucker: Tucker has started his captaincy brilliantly and became the first men's T20I captain to score a fifty in each of his first three matches as skipper.
Matt Hollard: Hollard made a dream debut with three wickets, including the key dismissals of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer.
George Dockrell: Dockrell finished strongly with 19 off 10 balls in the first T20I and remains a valuable all-round option for Ireland in the middle and lower order.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast of the second T20I on the Sony Sports Network channels. The match will be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website. Live coverage will begin before the toss.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Match Prediction
India will start the second T20I as slight favorites despite their defeat in the series opener. Shreyas Iyer's side has a strong batting lineup and an experienced bowling attack capable of bouncing back under pressure.
