Ireland vs England 2nd T20I: Live streaming, prediction, key players, head-to-head, pitch and weather report

England will look to seal the T20I series against Ireland when the two sides meet in the second match at The Village, Malahide, Dublin on Friday, September 19. After chasing down 197 in the opening game, Jacob Bethell’s side has the upper hand. Ireland, on the other hand, will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch

Match: Ireland vs England, 2nd T20I
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM IST (Toss at 5:30 PM IST)

Venue: Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
TV broadcast in India: Not available
Live streaming: Fancode mobile app and website

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Pitch report

The Village is known for high-scoring games. The average first-innings score in 2025 is close to 196. Pacers get swing early, but batters dominate once set. Spinners often struggle to contain runs, making it a batting-friendly venue. Expect another high-scoring contest if the rain stays away.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Weather update

The forecast suggests cloudy skies with mild chances of rain during the evening. Temperatures will hover around 16–18°C, and there might be some assistance for pacers early on if cloud cover persists.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Head-to-head record

Ireland – 1 win
England – 1 win

The recent encounters between these two sides have been evenly contested, with Ireland capable of pushing England hard at home.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Key Players

Ireland:
Lorcan Tucker – Scored a fluent half-century in the opener and remains Ireland’s reliable middle-order option.
Harry Tector – In good touch with 61 runs in the first game.
Paul Stirling – The skipper’s quick 34 showed signs of form; Ireland will want a big knock from him.
Matthew Humphreys – Promising left-arm spinner who has been economical in his short T20I career.

England:
Phil Salt – Stole the show with 89 off 46 in the first match; he remains the biggest threat.
Jos Buttler – A strike rate over 280 in the opener underlines his explosive ability.
Sam Curran – A dependable all-rounder who provides depth with both bat and ball.
Adil Rashid – Due for a big performance, England will bank on his experience in the middle overs.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Prediction

England start as favourites after their commanding chase in the first game. Ireland’s batting looks in good shape, but their bowlers will need to tighten up to stop Salt and Buttler. If England bat first, a score around 200 looks likely, while Ireland may need something above 180 to stay competitive.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Likely winner: England
Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Top batter: Phil Salt (England), Paul Stirling (Ireland)
Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Top bowler: Jamie Overton (England), Matthew Humphreys (Ireland)