Rain is unlikely to play spoilsport in the IRE vs IND 2nd T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Sunday as India look to draw the series 1-1. Shreyas Iyer and co. suffered a shocking 34-run defeat at the hands of hosts Ireland in the 1st T20I, helping the latter clinch a historic win. The Men in Blue now find themselves in a must-win position to save face and draw the series. Else, the defending T20 World Cup champions will be subjected to their first-ever series loss against IRE, a monumental feat for the latter.
Belfast weather report for IRE vs IND 2nd T20I
As per AccuWeather, there is 56% to 20% chances of rain in Belfast during the course of the IRE vs IND 2nd T20I on Sunday. The forecast predicts a high chance of rain just before the toss, which means that if there is indeed precipitation, then the start of the game could possibly be delayed. However, rain is likely to stay away for majority of the game, thereby allowing a full-fledged contest to take place.
| Time (local time) | Chance of Rain (%) |
| 1 PM | 56% |
| 2 PM | 25% |
| 3 PM | 20% |
| 4 PM | 20% |
| 5 PM | 20% |
| 6 PM | 20% |
As per the weather forecast, windy conditions are expected to prevail during the day, with clouds giving way to some sun. The maximum and minimum temperatures are 20 and 11 degree Celsius respectively.
Belfast pitch report
If we look at numbers available above, there’s a clear pattern. While pacers have enjoyed a better economy rate, spinners have actually taken more wickets. What stands out even more is how effective spin becomes later in the game, particularly in the second innings when the pitch begins to slow down.
Expect another surface with a touch of slowness, some extra bounce, and large square boundaries coming into play. So, batting first could be the best bet here in the capital of Northern Ireland.
| Bowling Type | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 10 | 47 | 19.72 | 7.03 | 16.8 |
| Spin | 10 | 77 | 23.15 | 8.00 | 17.3 |
