Umran Malik will get another chance: Second T20 against Ireland today, suspense over the playing of Rituraj Gaikwad

The second and last match of the two T20 International series between India and Ireland will be played today. After winning the first match, the Indian team is ahead 1-0. If our team wins the second match, then it will win the third series in T20 in the year 2022. India has won a series against Sri Lanka and West Indies so far this year. The match against South Africa ended at 2-2.

Let us know what can be India's playing-11 for this match. Also, we will know the weather condition and pitch reports.

Changes in the bowling department are less likely

Indian bowlers conceded 108 runs in 12 overs in the first match. Despite this, there is little hope of a change in the bowling lineup. Jammu Express Umran Malik may get another chance. Umran bowled just 1 overs in the first match and conceded 14 runs. Apart from them, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, captain Hardik Pandya, and Avesh Khan will take charge of the fast bowling. Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel will take care of the spinner department.

Samson may get a chance if Gaikwad is not fit

Opener Rituraj Gaikwad was unable to bat in the first T20 due to strain in the calf muscles. If he is not fully fit, then Sanju Samson can get a chance in his place in the playing-11. In this situation, once again Ishan Kishan and Deepak Hooda can open the innings. Samson can be tried in the middle order. If Gaikwad is fit, then it is possible that the playing-11 in the first ODI should not be changed.

rain can again disturb

Due to rain, the first T20 match could only be of 12-12 overs. There is a possibility of rain during the second match as well. There is a chance of rain throughout the week in Malahide.

Pitch Report: It is beneficial to bat later

So far 15 T20 International matches have been played in Malahide. Out of these 9, the team batting later has won. In the first match of the series too, Team India won while chasing. In such a situation, after winning the toss, the captain can decide to field first.

Possible playing-11 of both the teams

India: Ishaan Kishan, Rituraj Gaikwad/Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik, and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrian, George Dockrell, Mark Eder, Craig Young, Conor Olfett, Joshua Little.

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