Ireland vs India Prediction: India is coming off a 2-run win in the rain-affected first match

Ireland will be facing off against India in the second T20 of the Indian tour of Ireland at The Village - Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. India is coming off a 2-run win in the rain-affected first match. Who will win this game?

Ireland will surely find its batting effort in the initial encounter disappointing and seek to adopt a different strategy in this upcoming match. The opening pair, led by Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling, unfortunately couldn't provide the team with a strong start, a circumstance that had a cascading impact on the performance of the following batsmen.

The departure of Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker in the very first over dealt a major blow, causing the home side to struggle in recovering from the early setback. However, Curtis Campher and Barry McCarthy demonstrated resilience by constructing a robust partnership of 57 runs for the 7th wicket, which helped the team secure a respectable total.

While Mark Adair, Joshua Little, and McCarthy initiated the proceedings with the new ball, they did concede a significant number of runs. Craig Young, on the other hand, managed to secure wickets in successive deliveries during his opening over, although at that point, India had already gained an advantageous position based on the DLS method.

Ireland's objective will be to draw inspiration from the positive aspects of the previous match and strive for an improved performance in the upcoming fixture.

A Balbirnie (C), H Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, GH Dockrell, L Tucker (wk), B White, BJ McCarthy, J Little, MR Adair, CA Young

Following a rather average performance in the T20 series against the West Indies, Indian supporters will likely find solace in witnessing their team seize an early lead in the series.

Jasprit Bumrah made an impactful return to the international arena, immediately securing 2 wickets in the initial over and delivering significant blows to the host side. The entry of debutant Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi also proved productive, each clinching 2 wickets. While Washington Sundar maintained a disciplined line without securing any wickets, Arshdeep Singh encountered challenges in terms of runs conceded.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad initiated a rapid start, ensuring that India maintained an advantageous position in terms of the required DLS score. Despite the absence of numerous senior players, India possesses a formidable batting lineup. Alongside Jaiswal and Gaikwad, the team can rely on the skills of Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, and Washington Sundar, all of whom boast considerable batting prowess.

As India strives to cultivate emerging talents for upcoming tournaments, a healthy competition is expected among the players to exhibit exceptional performances.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, RD Gaikwad, RK Singh, Tilak Varma, S Dubey, SV Samson (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, JJ Bumrah (C)

The pitch at Dublin offers favourable conditions for batting and has witnessed numerous high-scoring matches. Batsmen will relish the steady pace and bounce, enabling them to execute shots comfortably. However, the surface boasts an even grass cover, allowing seamers to extract movement both from the pitch and the air. Teams batting first will aim to establish a target exceeding 180 runs, thereby offering their bowlers a solid opportunity for defence. Expect pleasant temperatures and clear weather during the match. India will be looking to win the series and we expect them to do so. Expect a high scoring game.