India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: India will take on Ireland in the second and final T20I of the series on Sunday, June 28, at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. The visitors head into the contest under pressure after suffering a shocking 34-run defeat in the opening match, giving Ireland their first-ever T20I victory over India. That defeat kicked the whole debate into higher gear, especially about whether India will shuffle things around in the top part of the batting order.
India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Match Details
- Match: India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM IST
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont), Belfast
When and Where to Watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Live in India?
Indian fans can catch the action live on the Sony Sports Network on television.
The game will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website too. If you’ve got access to the platform, you can watch on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and even smart TVs.
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV app and website
Can You Watch India vs Ireland 2nd T20I for Free?
As of now, there hasn’t been any officially announced free live streaming option in India for this match. Sony LIV has the official digital rights, so most viewers will need a working subscription to watch legally. Still, fans can track everything through live scores and ball-by-ball updates on recognized cricket websites and sports portals.
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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Play Against Ireland?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the biggest selection debate ahead of the second T20I. The 15-year-old batting prodigy earned his maiden India call-up after an extraordinary domestic and IPL season. However, he remained on the bench during the first T20I as India suffered a disappointing batting collapse.
Several cricket experts have backed Sooryavanshi to make his debut in the series decider, especially after India’s struggles at the top of the order. Reports suggest the youngster is in strong contention to feature in the playing XI if the team management opts for changes. However, the BCCI has not officially confirmed the final lineup.
Will Sanju Samson Be Dropped?
Sanju Samson failed to make a significant impact in the first T20I, adding to speculation over his place in the side. Multiple pre-match reports indicate that if India decide to hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his debut, Samson could be the player to make way.
“I think you can’t take anything for granted. You can’t just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you’re in that moment.” -Shreyas Iyer on his message to the team after the unexpected defeat.
“It was pretty special. But just credit to the lads. I think we scrapped through that game. We had some tough periods in it, but we stayed in it. And we were diligent, and we worked hard. And we were lucky to get the reward in the end.” – Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker on his team’s historic win.
India predicted XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Ireland predicted XI:
Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (C & WK), Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Jai Moondra, Matt Hollard
