Ireland vs England Match Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between IRE vs ENG?

Published - 20 Sept 2025, 19:45 IST | Updated - 20 Sept 2025, 19:59 IST

Ireland (IRE) square off against England (ENG) in the third T20I in the three-match series at The Village in Dublin on Sunday, September 21.

The first T20I was played at the same venue on September 17. The hosts amassed 196/3 in their 20 overs. However, England's rampaging batting lineup chased the score down in 17.4 overs with four wickets to spare. Phil Salt won the Player of the Match award for his scintillating 89-run knock.

The second T20I was scheduled to be played at the same venue on September 19. However, the match was abandoned due to rain. So, the Three Lions are leading the series 1-0, heading into the final encounter.

The surface at Dublin could hold up a bit, and batting might not look as simple as it did in the first T20I. The start in the powerplay would be crucial for both teams. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first and assess the conditions.

Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Craig Young.

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell (C), Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.

Phil Salt has been in blistering form in T20 cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter finished as the highest run-getter in the recently-concluded series against South Africa. Salt smashed a 46-ball 89 in the first T20I, hitting 10 fours and four sixes.

Adil Rashid is going to play a key role in the third T20I, especially through the middle overs. His truckloads of experience will come in handy against the attack-minded Irish batters. Ireland would like to take the attack to Rashid as they did in the first T20I, and this could play into the Bradford-born's hands.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.