Preview

Ireland vs India: The first T20 was reduced to a twelve-over aside encounter. Despite the shortened game, India and Ireland managed to show some of the talents in their side. Harry Tector from Ireland impressed with a crisp 64, giving Ireland some positive sides for the future. For India, Deepak Hooda, opening the batting continued his consistent run of form, scoring with ease opening the batting. There were also some cameos from Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan which helped India chase down a decent target.

Match Details

Match: Ireland vs India

Date: 28th June 2022

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Malahide, Dublin

Weather Report

Rain continues to be in the forecast and threatens to play spoilsport in the Ireland vs India game.

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Pitch Report

The pitch is flat and with small boundaries batting will be easy. Batting second is a better option.

Ireland vs India Predicted Playing XI

Ireland Playing XI

Stephen Doheny, Andy Balbairne(c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(wk), George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adnair, Andy McBrine, Josh Little.

India Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi/Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel/Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Team News

Due to a calf niggle Ruturaj didn’t walk out to bat in India’s chase. His fitness status is still uncertain and he may be a doubtful starter in the upcoming game.

Key Players

Deepak Hooda

Throughout this year Deepak Hooda has batted everywhere from 1 to 6. He is showing incredible flexibility as a batter and proving that a good batter can bat anywhere. With Deepak Hooda comfortable through the batting line-up, and also chipping in with his off-spin when needed, he is raising his stocks as a multi-utility player. With the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, Deepak Hooda can show how he is a wonderful asset. Furthermore, another good innings here will push him ahead of his competitors.

Harry Tector

Harry Tector showed his aggressive intent well in the first T20I. He is a new talent and his innings will bring a lot of positivity to the Ireland Cricket Team as he impressed many including Hardik Pandya with his batting.

Ireland vs India Match Tips

Rain is likely to have a say in this match as well. With a shortened game likely, India’s batting might and standard keep them ahead of Ireland.

Match Prediction: India will win the match