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IRE vs ENG 3rd T20I Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

IRE vs ENG 3rd T20I Statistical Preview [Source: @cricketireland/X.com]IRE vs ENG 3rd T20I Statistical Preview [Source: @cricketireland/X.com]

England and Ireland will face off in the 3rd T20I of the 2025 series on Sunday, September 21, at The Village in Dublin. England, buoyed by their maiden T20I win over Ireland in the opener, will aim to clinch the series after the second match was washed out without a ball being bowled.

England

England ended their wait for a T20I win against Ireland by triumphing in the series opener. Chasing 197, Phil Salt’s blazing 20-ball fifty provided the perfect start. The second game, however, was abandoned, leaving the series open for either a decider or a draw.

Ireland

Ireland, having suffered defeat in the first match, will target a win in the third T20I to level the series. A loss would see England secure the series 2-0, with the abandoned game adding to the visitors’ advantage.

IRE vs ENG Head To Head Overview

Ireland and England have met three times in T20Is. Both teams have secured one win each, while the remaining encounters ended without a result.

The Village Dublin Pitch Report

The surface at The Village in Dublin is likely to assist the batters, with big scores expected. The pitch offers reliable bounce, allowing for fluent stroke play, while bowlers may struggle to contain runs. Overall, it is expected to be a batting-friendly track where runs come in plenty.

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

(Only players from the current squads are considered)

Philip Salt – 89 Runs

In the 2025 series, Philip Salt hammered 89 runs off just 46 deliveries, striking at 193.47 with 10 fours and 4 sixes. His explosive knock played a vital role in England’s successful run chase against Ireland.

Lorcan Tucker – 89 Runs

Between 2022 and 2025, Lorcan Tucker accumulated 89 runs across two matches at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 141.26. His top score of 55 came with 6 fours and 5 sixes.

Harry Tector – 61 Runs

Harry Tector scored 61 runs in two innings during the same period, averaging 61.00 with a strike rate of 160.52. His unbeaten 61*, featuring 6 fours and 2 sixes, was a standout performance for Ireland.

Top Wicket-Takers In IRE vs ENG T20Is

(Only players from the current squads are considered)

Sam Curran – 2 Wickets

From two matches between 2022 and 2025, Sam Curran picked up 2 wickets in 7 overs, giving away 74 runs. His best figures were 2/31, ending with an 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 registered best figures of 2/36, finishing with an average of 18.00, an economy of 18.00, and a strike rate of 6.0.

Matthew Humphreys – 2 Wickets

Matthew Humphreys also bagged 2 wickets in his only appearance in the 2025 series, conceding 44 runs from 4 overs. His best 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 appearances at The Village, skipper Paul Stirling has scored 53 runs at a strike rate of 115.2, showing his comfort at the venue.
  • Harry Tector averages 40.5 at The Village from 2 T20I innings, backed by a high strike rate of 147.3.
  • Curtis Campher has 884 runs from 49 T20I innings at an average of 21 and also owns 28 wickets with the ball at an economy of 8.16.
  • Ross Adair averages 28.5 in T20Is with a strike rate of 141.9 from 12 outings, making him a dangerous batting option.
  • From 6 T20I games at The Village, George Dockrell has picked up 6 wickets and overall holds an average of 20.4 from his 93 T20I matches.

England Key Records

  • In the past 12 months, Phil Salt has recorded the second-highest strike rate for an England batter in T20Is—182.82 across 13 matches.
  • Phil Salt also holds the second-best career strike rate for an England batter in T20Is, standing at 170.82.
  • Jos Buttler is England’s highest T20I run-scorer with 3,836 runs.
  • Phil Salt has hit the most T20I centuries (4) by any England batter.
  • Adil Rashid is England’s most successful T20I bowler with 138 wickets.
  • Sam Curran remains the only England player with a T20I five-wicket haul.

Records That Can Be Broken In IRE vs ENG 3rd T20I

  • Phil Salt needs 77 runs to complete 1,500 runs in T20Is.
  • Will Jacks requires 99 runs to reach 500 T20I runs.
  • Lorcan Tucker is 81 runs away from completing 1,500 T20I runs.
  • Curtis Campher needs 76 runs to cross the 1,000-run mark in T20Is.
  • George Dockrell is 2 wickets away from becoming Ireland’s second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is.