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IRE vs ENG 2nd T20I Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

England and Ireland 2nd T20I match preview [Source: @harry_mcmohan/X.com]England and Ireland 2nd T20I match preview [Source: @harry_mcmohan/X.com]

England and Ireland will meet in the 2nd T20I of the 2025 series on Friday, September 19, at The Village in Dublin. England, riding high after their first-ever T20I win over Ireland in the opener, will look to seal the series with another strong performance.

England

England finally broke their duck against Ireland in T20Is, sealing their first-ever victory in the format during the series opener. Chasing 197, Phil Salt’s explosive 20-ball half-century set the tone, while Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran chipped in with crucial runs to see the visitors home with 14 balls to spare. 

Ireland

Despite putting up 196/3 in the first T20I, Ireland’s bowlers failed to contain England’s onslaught. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker’s commanding partnership gave them a strong total, but the bowling lacked bite in defending it. Skipper Paul Stirling will expect more discipline from his attack in the second game, knowing a loss would cost them the series.

IRE vs ENG Head To Head Overview

Ireland and England have faced each other thrice in the T20I format. England and Ireland both have one win to their names, as other matches ended in no results.

The Village Dublin Pitch Report

The Village in Dublin is expected to favour the batters, with high scores likely on the cards. The pitch provides consistent bounce, making stroke play easier, while bowlers could find it tough to keep things tight. As a result, it is going to be a batter-dominated crease where runs will flow freely.

Ireland And England Probable Playing XI

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young

England

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Top Run Scorers In IRE vs ENG T20Is

We are only considering players present in the current squad.

Philip Salt – 89 Runs

In the 2025 series, Philip Salt smashed 89 runs from just 46 balls, including 10 fours and 4 sixes, striking at 193.47. His blistering innings set the tone for England’s successful chase against Ireland.

Lorcan Tucker – 89 Runs

Across two matches between 2022 and 2025, Lorcan Tucker scored 89 runs at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 141.26. His best knock was 55, decorated with 6 fours and 5 sixes.

Harry Tector – 61 Runs

Harry Tector aggregated 61 runs in two innings during the same span, averaging 61.00 with a strike rate of 160.52. His unbeaten 61*, laced with 6 fours and 2 sixes, stood out as a key innings for Ireland.

Top Wicket-Takers In IRE vs ENG T20Is

We are only considering players present in the current squad.

Sam Curran – 2 Wickets

Across two matches between 2022 and 2025, Sam Curran picked up 2 wickets in 7 overs while conceding 74 runs. His best figures came with 2/31, finishing with a bowling average of 37.00, an economy rate of 10.57, and a strike rate of 21.0.

Graham Hume – 2 Wickets

In the 2025 series, Graham Hume bowled 2 overs and claimed 2 wickets for 36 runs. He returned best figures of 2/36, with an average of 18.00, an economy rate of 18.00, and a strike rate of 6.0.

Matthew Humphreys – 2 Wickets

Matthew Humphreys also struck twice in his only outing of the 2025 series, conceding 44 runs in 4 overs. His best figures of 2/44 gave him a bowling average of 22.00, an economy rate of 11.00, and a strike rate of 12.0.

IRE vs ENG Key Stats

Ireland Key Records

  • From his 4 outings at The Village, skipper Paul Stirling has 53 runs at a strike rate of 115.2, which implies his effectiveness at the pitch.
  • Harry Tector averages 40.5 at The Village from his two T20I outings, which underscores his longevity at the crease with a high strike rate of 147.3.
  • Curtis Campher boasts 884 runs from his 49 T20I innings at an average of 21. He also boasts 28 wickets with the ball at a decent economy rate of 8.16.
  • Ross Adair averages 28.5 in T20I format and also boasts an impressive strike rate of 141.9 from his 12 outings, which makes him an explosive batting option for Ireland.
  • From his 6 T20I outings, George Dockrell managed to bag 6 wickets at The Village and also displays an average of 20.4 from his 93 T20I appearances.

England Key Records

  • Looking at the last 12 months, Phil Salt now holds the record of being the England batter with the second-highest strike rate of 182.82 from 13 T20I matches.
  • Phil Salt is also the second England batter with the highest strike rate in T20Is, boasting a number of 170.82.
  • Jos Buttler has scored 3,836 runs in T20Is and is England's highest run scorer in T20Is.
  • Phil Salt has the highest number of centuries (4) that an England batter has in the T20I format.
  • Adil Rashid has 138 wickets in T20Is and is the most successful T20I bowler for England in T20Is.
  • Sam Curran is the only England player to have a five-wicket haul in T20Is.

Records That Can Be Broken In IRE vs ENG 2nd T20I

  • Phil Salt is 77 runs away from completing the 1500-run mark in T20Is.
  • Will Jacks is 99 runs away from completing 500 runs in T20Is.
  • Lorcan Tucker is 81 runs away from hitting the 1500-run mark in T20Is.
  • Curtis Campher is 76 runs away from hitting the 1000-run mark in T20Is.
  • George Dockrell is two wickets away from becoming the second-highest wicket-taker for Ireland in T20Is.