PAK vs IRE Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024

The PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I will be played on Sunday at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. The match starts at 7.30 pm IST which is 3 pm local time.

PAK vs IRE Team Analysis

Pakistan

Pakistan faces a must-win situation heading into this game. They lost the first T20I and a loss in the second will give them a series loss against Ireland who are still considered minnows in international cricket.

The two teams have played two T20Is to date with each team winning one. Pakistan won their first T20I against Ireland back in 2009.

Ireland

There is nothing to lose for the Irish team who can deliver the killer punch to the Men in Green. It will be a historic moment if they manage to win the second T20I on Sunday.

Ireland will win their first T20I series win against Pakistan if they win the second T2-0I. In the manner in which they batted in the first game, they will certainly back themselves.

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PAK vs IRE Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The second T20I will be played at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. The conditions at the venue are good for batting as the scores suggested in the first T20I. Pakistan posted 182 and it was chased down in the end by Ireland. If the conditions remain the same, we can have another high-scoring contest.

Form and Fitness

There are no injury concerns as of now from both camps. Taking about form, the first T20I win will certainly make the Irish players believe that they are in better form than their opponents.

Tactical Acumen

The tactical acumen for Pakistan comes down to Babar Azam's captaincy in this must-win game. He must get his match-ups ready and right for the game. For Iris skipper Paul Stirling, he will need help from his senior players to ensure that they are ahead in the game against their opponents.

PAK vs IRE Score Prediction

Recent Venue Records (Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin)

STATS - T20

Total matches 6

Matches won batting first 1

Matches won bowling first 5

Average 1st Inns scores 120

Average 2nd Inns scores 121

Highest total recorded 183/5 (19.5 Ov) by IRE vs PAK

Highest score chased 183/5 (19.5 Ov) by IRE vs PAK

Lowest score defended 117/7 (20 Ov) by ZIM vs IRE

Who Will Score Most Runs For Pakistan: Babar Azam / Mohammad Rizwan

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Pakistan: Shadad Khan / Imad Wasim

Who Will Score Most Runs For Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie / Paul Stirling

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Ireland: George Dockrell / Craig Young

PAK vs IRE Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, Who Will Win Today T20I Match? Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024

Given how Ireland won the previous match chasing, they will fancy themselves to win the second T20I against Pakistan which will be a massive upset if it happens.

Conclusion

The second PAK vs IRE T20I match is a must-win game for Pakistan. However, rain is expected to play spoilsport as per weather reports. There are 100 percent chances of rain in the afternoon. Meanwhile, five out of the six T20I games played at this venue have been won by the team chasing.

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