The first ODI was a good comeback match of one day cricket. You can say that the result was quite predictable, but Ireland is a team that is known for their upsets. On their day they can beat any team they want. After the first ODI England has taken a 1-0 lead in the series . Ireland have the will to fight back and make the series 1-1.
Weather conditions and Pitch report
The weather seems to be cloudy for the second ODI. The team winning the toss will be eager to bat first, as D/L method might come into place.
Pitch seems to be a high scoring ground. But we saw in the first ODI, if bowlers bowl in good area the ball was doing its thing.
Team news
England
England is likely to go ahead with same squad as the first ODI. They ticked all the boxes in the first ODI and will want to continue that in second as well.
Predicted XI
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow(w), James Vince, Eoin Morgan(c), Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Saqib Mahmood
Team news
Ireland
Ireland fought back brilliantly in the first ODI , after being 28/5. Ireland management might back the same players. Curtis Campher was the main reason why Ireland went to a total of 172-10.
Predicted XI
Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Kevin O Brien, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young
Key players
England
David Willey
Eoin Morgan
Ireland
Kevin O' Brien
Curtis Campher