India Name Squad for 2nd T20I Against Ireland as Tourists Look to Level Series

India have confirmed their squad for the second T20 International against Ireland, as the world champions look to bounce back from the shock defeat they suffered in the series opener at Stormont. Cricbuzz published the official match squads for the 2nd T20I in the ongoing India tour of Ireland 2026.

Ireland's stunning first-ever T20 win over India in the opening match has given the home side enormous momentum and made the second fixture far more consequential than a routine bilateral series encounter would normally command. India, as the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will be expected to regroup and reassert their quality against an Irish side that will be riding high on confidence.

The squad composition will be closely scrutinised by fans and selectors alike, given that India's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand is the broader context surrounding this tour. Any further experimentation or rotation of key players will be weighed against the need to restore form and confidence in the squad ahead of the tournament's defining match.

For Ireland, the second T20I is an opportunity to complete a series win that would stand as the greatest result in their T20 cricketing history. For India, it is a chance to demonstrate the resilience expected of world champions and to send a message about their readiness for the final stage of the World Cup.