By Tim Douglas 
Match Context: Ireland vs England – 2nd T20I 2025 Preview
After England’s 4-wicket win in the 1st T20I, Jos Buttler’s men are eyeing a series win, while Ireland will fight to stay alive. The Dublin crowd will be vocal, and Ireland will need their top-order to fire if they are to challenge England’s firepower.
Venue: Malahide Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Date & Time: September 19, 2025, 5:30 PM IST
Fixture: England tour of Ireland, 2nd T20I
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Ireland: NR ❌ ❌ NR ❌
- England: ✅ ❌ ✅ NR ✅
Ireland have been struggling with consistency, while England remain strong despite some ups and downs.
Players to Watch
Ireland
- Ross Adair – Aggressive opener, 192 runs in 4 matches @ 48 avg, 148.83 SR, Ireland’s X-factor.
- Harry Tector – Reliable in the middle order, 159 runs in last 10 games, needs a big knock.
- Craig Young – Key strike bowler, 11 wickets @ 10.9 SR, will look to dent England’s top order.
England
- Jos Buttler – Captain leading from the front, 379 runs @ 173.85 SR, destructive in the powerplay.
- Phil Salt – Blazing form, 317 runs in 7 matches @ 52.83 avg, 196.89 SR, Ireland’s bowlers must find answers.
- Jamie Overton – Impact pacer, 9 wickets in 6 matches, though a bit expensive.
- Adil Rashid – England’s spin weapon, 11 wickets, key in the middle overs against Ireland’s less-experienced lineup.
Head-to-Head (Last 3 Matches)
- 17-Sep-2025: England won by 4 wickets (14 balls left)
- 26-Oct-2022: Ireland won by 5 runs (DLS method)
- 04-May-2010: No Result
Overall, England have dominated, but Ireland showed in 2022 that they can upset the odds.
Pitch & Conditions – Malahide, Dublin
- Generally batting-friendly with some seam movement early.
- Short boundaries make it a high-scoring venue.
- Weather could bring interruptions, so DLS might again play a role.
Par Score: 170–180
Key Battles
- Ross Adair vs Adil Rashid – Power-hitting vs spin guile.
- Buttler vs Craig Young – England’s captain against Ireland’s best new-ball option.
- Salt vs Humphreys – England’s explosive opener facing Ireland’s young spinner.
Prediction Ireland vs England – 2nd T20I 2025
England look too strong with Buttler and Salt in prime form, plus Rashid’s control in the middle overs. Ireland will need Adair and Tector to play fearless knocks to push the series to a decider.
Likely Result: England favorites to seal the series 2–0.