India vs Ireland Fantasy 11 Prediction, Pitch Report - India Tour of Ireland, 2nd T20I

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India and Ireland are set to clash in the second T20I on August 20th (Sunday), at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground. In the first T20I, India secured a  two-run victory over Ireland through the DLS method, as the game was halted by relentless rain.

Jasprit Bumrah, returning after an 11-month hiatus due to a recurring back injury, celebrated his first match as captain by guiding India to a 1-0 series lead.

Ireland opted to bat but were limited to 139 runs. Barry McCarthy's maiden half-century (51* off 33) and Curtis Campher's contribution of 39 off 33 offered stability after an early setback. The hosts managed a competitive total of 139/7 in 20 overs, aided by three impactful overs. Prasidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi, and Jasprit Bumrah each secured 2 wickets for India.

In response, India commenced well as the young opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad pushed the powerplay score to 40 without loss. However, Craig Young struck in the next over, removing Jaiswal and Tilak Verma. When rain intervened, India stood at 47 for 2, holding a two-run advantage over the DLS par score of 45 after 6.5 overs.

Rain Plays The Spoilsport in the first T20I!

India wins the match by 2 runs (DLS)#CricketTwitter #IREvIND #India #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/WXplQLZ165

— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) August 18, 2023

The upcoming match presents India with an opportunity to attain a 2-0 lead, while Ireland aims for a series comeback.

Head-to-Head Records between India and Ireland in T20Is:

Matches: 6
India Victories: 6
Ireland Victories: 0

Pitch Report for India Tour of Ireland 2nd T20I

The pitch at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground is batsman-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 151. Chasing is expected to be relatively manageable.

Probable XIs for the 2nd T20I

India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah (C), Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi

Ireland:Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Benjamin White

IND vs IRE Dream11 Prediction - Today's Match Dream11 Team:

Wicket-Keeper: Sanju Samson

Batsmen: Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma

All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Curtis Campher (vc)

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Barry McCarthy (C), Prashidh Krishna, Ravi Bishnoi

Disclaimer: The above team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of our editorial team. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.