India is all set to face off against Ireland in the 2nd T20I on August 20, Sunday. After securing a victory in the rain-interrupted 1st T20I, India is aiming for a series clinch in the upcoming match. With clear skies predicted for the entire duration of the match, it's anticipated that the Indian squad will retain its composition for this game before contemplating any changes for the final match of the series.
In the opening T20I, Jasprit Bumrah, making a comeback to international cricket, was the spotlight, bagging two early wickets. While Bumrah continues to be the talk of the town, batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson are also in focus. Gaikwad, who has been named as India's captain for the upcoming Asian Games, is anticipated to start with more conviction. In contrast, Samson would be keen to get a chance with the bat and make a significant contribution.
Although it's expected that India will persist with its current batting line-up, the outcome of the 2nd T20I could influence the decision, especially regarding Jitesh Sharma, who is tipped to debut during this series.
India, having recently suffered a T20I series defeat against the West Indies, would be keen to avoid any hiccups that could further dent their confidence. A series win here would be crucial in regaining their rhythm.
On the other side, a victory against a cricketing giant like India would be a significant achievement for Ireland. In the previous match, Ireland's lower order showed resilience, ensuring they stayed competitive. When the rain forced an abrupt end to the game, India had just a slender lead as per the DLS method.
For the forthcoming game, Ireland will be hoping for a stronger performance from their top order. In particular, all eyes will be on Lorcan Tucker, especially after his audacious attempt to scoop Bumrah in the initial phase of the innings.
India Predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Prasidh Krishna
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