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UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I Match Predictions. [Source - @emiratescricket/@cricketireland/x]
The United Arab Emirates meets Ireland in the second T20I of the two-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on January 31st at 11:30 am (IST).
The first match of the series at the same venue was won by the Paul Stirling-led Ireland by winning the toss and batting first to score 178/6, courtesy Ross Adair’s 39(29), Locran Tucket’s 38(25), alongside a few middle-order cameos.
In response, the hosts could only manage 121 runs in 19.5 overs, with captain Muhammad Waseem top-scoring with 40(37). Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany finished with identical figures of 3/26 (4) in the 57-run win.
As they end their T20 World Cup preparations, here’s a brief look at what to expect from the 2nd T20I.
UAE vs Ireland Current form (last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| UAE | L, W, W, L, L |
| Ireland | L, W, W, L, W |
UAE vs Ireland Player Battles
Muhammad Waseem vs Matthew Humphreys
The UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is one of their most consistent performers, especially against Ireland, and he will be up against the left-arm orthodox spin of Matthew Humphreys, who opened the bowling in the first match. The bowler will have the onus on him to dismiss the skipper early and put his team ahead in the contest, which makes this an interesting battle.
George Dockrell vs Junaid Siddique
The experienced Irish player, George Dockrell, took the match away from the UAE with his late cameo of 22* off 10 at the death to give his team some added cushion in the first innings. Similar to the first T20I, he will be up against the death bowling of Junaid Siddique, and the winner of this face-off will give their team a great chance to lead the fixture.
Paul Stirling vs Haider Ali
In the battle of the top order batter, Paul Stirling, and the opening bowler of the UAE, Haider Ali, both players will look to give their team a good start early in the innings. While Haider Ali has a reputation for stemming the run-flow with his left-arm spin, captain Stirling would like to take him early in the innings to negate the spinner's impact.
UAE vs Ireland Top performers
Most runs for UAE vs Ireland (current squad members)
Skipper Waseem has scored 279 runs in 7 matches against Ireland in T20Is. He boasts a strike rate of 146.07 and has two centuries to his name.
Most wickets for UAE vs Ireland (current squad members)
Fast bowler Junaid Siddique has 5 wickets in 5 matches against the Irishmen in T20I cricket. He has conceded at an economy rate of 7.8 and has the best figures of 2/36.
Most runs for Ireland vs UAE (current squad members)
Opening batter and captain Paul Stirling who became the most capped men's T20I player recently, has scored 296 runs at a strike-rate of 121.81 in 12 innings against the UAE since 2014.
Most wickets for Ireland vs UAE (current squad members)
Among the current squad members, Mark Adair has the most wickets against the UAE. He has picked 6 wickets in 7 innings, with the best figures of 2/29. He has only conceded at a rate of 7.84 runs per over.
UAE vs Ireland Toss prediction
Historically, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 108 T20Is, with an even split between teams batting first and second, each winning 53 games, while two matches ended in ties. In 64 day T20s, chasing sides have claimed 35 victories.
As the day progresses and the sun intensifies, batting conditions at Dubai improve significantly. On Saturday, the pitch is expected to ease out, making it advantageous to bowl first after winning the toss, following the successful trend at the venue.
UAE vs Ireland – 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 50/2
End of the innings – 165/7
UAE vs Ireland – 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 55/1
End of the innings – 167/5
UAE vs Ireland top players prediction
UAE top players prediction
Muhammad Waseem, Haider Ali
Ireland top players prediction
George Dockrell, Gareth Delany
Who will hit the most sixes in the UAE vs Ireland match?
George Dockrell
Who will hit the most fours in the UAE vs Ireland match?
Muhammad Waseem
UAE vs Ireland Match Winner Prediction: Who will win UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I?
Ahead of the 2nd T20I, Ireland have beaten the UAE in 9 matches of their 16 meetings in T20I cricket and lost on 7 occasions. Considering the form and current strengths of both teams, it is highly likely that Paul Stirling and his men make it two in two to seal the series.
