PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Pakistan lost the 1st T20I vs IRE [AP]

On Sunday, Pakistan will cross swords against Ireland in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. This match holds significant importance for Pakistan, as they trail the series by 0-1 and another loss will lead them to an embarrassing series defeat. 

PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Team Previews

The first match witnessed Ireland's dominance over Babar Azam and co., with the hosts securing a comprehensive five-wicket victory. 

Batting first, Pakistan set a challenging 183-run target, which the Irish chased successfully, riding on scintillating knocks from Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector and George Dockrell. 

Craig Young was the most prolific contributor with the ball from Ireland, scalping crucial wickets of Azam Khan and Babar Azam. 

Meanwhile, despite getting a solid start, courtesy of Babar and Saim Ayub's fireworks, Pakistan fell flat as their middle order fell like a pack of cards. If not for Iftikhar Ahmed's blistering cameo, the visitors couldn't have breached the 160-run mark. 

So, moving on to this match, Pakistan would like their top order, particularly Babar and Rizwan, to bat with a higher strike rate and players like Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan to provide them with the much-needed impetus in the middle overs. 

Similarly, on the bowling front, Pakistan desperately need Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi to strike at crucial junctures, which they failed to do in the series opener. 

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PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Match details & Live Streaming

PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Dublin pitch report

The surface at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin will be flat and batting friendly. The bounce and pace will be even, with the batters enjoying their time in the middle. 

So, the pacers who hit the deck hard and use their variations could be the go-to men for their respective teams. As the track won't change its nature with time, expect the toss-winner to bowl first. 

PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Probable playing XIs

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Ben White

PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Fantoss fantasy tips

P.S. - If Abrar Ahmed plays, pick him in your fantasy team. 

PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I: Winner Prediction

Although Pakistan lost the first T20I, considering their team balance and strength, we back Pakistan to bounce back with a victory in this game. 

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