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Written By: Ben Crawley

Cricket fans are ready for another exciting T20 match as Ireland and England play again at The Village in Dublin. This is the second game of a three-match series on Friday, September 19.

The series is now more exciting after England won the first T20I. Phil Salt played very well and scored 89 runs, helping England win by four wickets on Wednesday. This makes the second game even more important.

Ireland, led by captain Paul Stirling, will want to win at home and make the series equal. England’s young captain Jacob Bethell will try to win again and get closer to winning the whole series.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I: Match Details

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Match Preview
Source: Sportstar

Ireland lost the first match and will want to do better this time. England feels good after winning the first game.

Here are all the match details:

DetailsInformation
MatchIreland vs England
Series2nd T20I, England tour of Ireland 2025
DateFriday, September 19, 2025
Time1:30 PM (Local)
PlaceThe Village, Dublin, Ireland
TypeTwenty20 International (20 overs each team)
TVFanCode (app & website)

England vs Ireland T20I Head to Head

England defeated Ireland in a T20I game for the first time ever, and is winning the series 1-0 right now. Here’s how the teams have done in the past:

StatsDetails
Total T20I Games3
Ireland Wins1
England Wins1
First Game EverMay 4, 2010
Last GameSeptember 17, 2025

Team Squads For Ireland vs England 2nd T20I

Both teams will probably use the same players from the first match. They might change some players based on how the first game went.

Ireland Squad 

Captain: Paul Stirling

Players: Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Jordan Neil, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

England Squad

Captain: Jacob Bethell

Players: Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Match Prediction

England has a better chance to win because they won the first match. Phil Salt’s great 89 runs showed that England’s batsmen can score big runs. Players like Jos Buttler and their young captain Jacob Bethell make England’s team very strong.

Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Match Prediction
Source: Espncricinfo

Ireland needs to play much better than the first game. Captain Paul Stirling and Harry Tector must score runs for Ireland. Ireland’s bowlers must find ways to stop England’s good batsmen.

The big question is: Can Ireland use home advantage and local knowledge, or will England’s good form help them win again?

How to Watch Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Match

Cricket fans around the world can watch this exciting T20I match in different ways.

1. Ireland and UK fans: You can watch on TNT Sports and Sky Sports on TV. Sky Go has online streaming if you have an account. The best part is Cricket Ireland’s YouTube channel shows all matches for free.

2. India fans: You can watch on the FanCode app and website with live streaming of all three T20I matches.

3. USA fans: American cricket fans can watch on Willow TV or ESPN+ streaming.

4. South Africa fans: SuperSport TV and DStv Now streaming will show the series.

5. Other countries: Cricket Ireland’s YouTube channel gives free live streaming worldwide, so cricket fans everywhere can watch the matches.

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Conclusion: Ireland vs England 2nd T20I Is A Must-Win Game For Ireland

This second T20I between Ireland and England will be very exciting. Ireland must win to keep the series alive and they are playing at home. England feels confident after winning the first match under their young captain Jacob Bethell.

Cricket fans can expect a fun T20 match where Ireland tries to make the series equal while England wants to win the series. Both teams will try their best to win this important game.

FAQs

When is the Ireland vs England second T20I?

The match is on Friday, September 19, 2025, at The Village in Dublin at 6:00 PM IST.

Who are the team captains?

Paul Stirling leads Ireland, and Jacob Bethell leads England.

Where can I watch the Ireland vs England second T20I?

In India, watch on FanCode app and website. In the UK and Ireland, watch on Sky Sports, TNT Sports, or free on Cricket Ireland’s YouTube channel.

What happened in the Ireland vs England 1st T20I?

England won by four wickets. Phil Salt scored 89 runs and helped England win the match.

Why is this Ireland vs England second T20I match important?

Ireland needs to win to keep the series alive. England can win the whole series if they win this match too.

About the Author

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