The second T20I between India and Ireland will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday, June 28.
India will aim to level the series after losing the opening match, while Ireland will look to seal a historic series victory on home soil.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Venue Overview
The Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast is one of Ireland's leading international cricket venues. The ground has a seating capacity of around 19,000 and regularly hosts men's and women's international matches, along with domestic competitions.
The venue offers balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers usually get early movement, while batters find it easier to score once they settle. The ground also has excellent drainage facilities, allowing play to resume quickly after brief rain interruptions.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The venue has produced balanced T20I pitches, but recent matches have been better for batting. The average first-innings score in the last five completed T20Is at the venue is 157.
Fast bowlers should get some swing and seam movement with the new ball under overcast conditions. A total of 165-170 will be competitive on the surface.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Weather Forecast
The weather in Belfast is expected to remain cool and cloudy throughout the match. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 16°C, with humidity around 75% and light south-westerly winds.
There is a small chance of light drizzle. The overcast conditions should provide some assistance to the seam bowlers during the opening overs.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: T20I Records at the Venue
The venue has hosted 28 men's T20Is and has generally produced balanced contests. Chasing teams have enjoyed more success at the venue, winning 16 of the 27 completed matches, making the toss an important factor in night games.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Average First-Innings Score
The overall average first-innings score at the Civil Service Cricket Club is 129. However, batting conditions have improved in recent years. The average has increased to 157 across the last five completed T20Is, showing that teams can now post much bigger totals than the average.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Average Second-Innings Score
The overall average second-innings score at the venue is 114. Although chasing teams have enjoyed success, bowlers often use the conditions well during the middle and death overs, making run-scoring more difficult as the innings progresses.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Chasing Record at the Venue
Teams batting second have won 16 of the 27 completed T20Is played at Stormont. The venue has generally favored chasing sides, as teams can assess the conditions early and plan their run chase accordingly, making the toss an important factor.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Highest Team Total at the Venue
Bangladesh hold the record for the highest T20I total at the venue, scoring 190/5 against Ireland on July 18, 2012. The Bangla Tigers won the match by a margin of 71 runs.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Lowest Team Total at the Venue
Bermuda recorded the lowest total at the venue, scoring 41/8 against Ireland in a rain-shortened match on August 3, 2008. In full 20-over T20Is, Nepal hold the lowest total after being bowled out for 53 against Ireland on July 13, 2015. Ireland chased the target in just 8 overs.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Crucial Venue Stats
Matches Played: 28
Won Batting First: 10
Won Chasing: 16
No Result: 1
Average First Innings Score: 128.63 (≈129)
Average Second Innings Score: 114.04 (≈114)
Highest Team Total: Bangladesh – 190/5 vs Ireland (2012)
Lowest Team Total: Bermuda – 41/8 vs Ireland (rain-shortened match)
Lowest Team Total (Full 20-over T20I): Nepal – 53 vs Ireland (2015)
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Pitch Report Verdict
The pitch should offer a balanced contest, with the new ball expected to assist the fast bowlers early. Batting becomes easier as the innings progress, but the first T20I showed that defending a good total is also possible.
There is little chance of rain affecting the match because of the cool weather in Belfast. A first-innings score of 165-175 should be competitive, especially if the bowlers make early breakthroughs with the new ball.
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