United Arab Emirates will square off against Ireland in the 2nd T20I of the Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 scheduled to be played on Saturday, 31st January at 11:30 AM IST. The match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s UAE vs IRE clash.
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Ireland secured an early lead in the two match series with a convincing 57 run victory in the opening game. Batting first, they posted a competitive total of 178 runs, with Lorcan Tucker playing a key role with the bat, scoring a fluent 39 run innings. Ross Adair also made a valuable contribution to help Ireland build a strong total.
In reply, the UAE were bowled out for 121 and failed to bat through the full 20 overs, with only Muhammad Waseem spending significant time at the crease, facing more than 30 deliveries.
UAE will be keen to level the series and gain some momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup, while Ireland will be determined to maintain their dominance and push for a series whitewash.
George Dockrell stands out as the top choice for the captaincy role after scoring 22 runs and picking up a wicket in the previous match. Muhammad Waseem, given his experience and a fighting 40 run innings in the opening game, shapes up as the leading option for the vice captaincy role.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20I matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 59 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 64 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 141 runs |
UAE vs IRE Probable Playing XI
United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem(c), Aryansh Sharma(w), Sohaib Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra, Harshit Kaushik, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
Ireland: Paul Stirling(c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys
UAE vs IRE Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | T20 Series Stats |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | 40 runs |
| Ross Adair | 39 runs |
| Lorcan Tucker | 38 runs |
| George Dockrell | 22 runs & 1 wicket |
| Barry McCarthy, Junaid Siddique & Haider Ali | 2 wickets each |
| Matthew Humphreys & Gareth Delany | 3 wickets each |
UAE vs IRE Dream11 Team
