IRE vs IND 2026: 3 changes India should make to win second T20I

Shreyas Iyer's captaincy stint as the leader of India's T20I team got off to a nightmarish start, as the visitors faced a disappointing first-ever loss against Ireland in the first T20I of the ongoing series on Friday, June 26. India failed to chase down a target of 183 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast as their batters, especially in the top five, failed to deliver an impact.

Another aspect of India's loss was an expensive spell in the middle by pacers, which has now given the Irishmen an unassailable lead in the series. With the second and final match of the series, set to be played on Sunday, June 28, India will be looking to make a remarkable comeback and draw level at 1-1 against the Irishmen before signing off the tour.

Here are 3 changes India must make to win the 2nd T20I vs Ireland

3. Drop Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar is a premier all-rounder, but his role in the Indian team is restricted to being that of a lower-order finisher. With the ball, he bowled just one over, that too, an expensive one, giving away 19 runs. A player of Sundar's calibre should be utilised much better, but the current dynamics of the Indian team do not allow him to play multiple roles for the side.

Instead, the Men in Blue can try someone like Suryansh Shedge, who is a proven finisher in domestic cricket for Mumbai. Shedge earned his call-up to replace the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy, but he could well be seen replacing Sundar from the playing XI ahead of the upcoming clash. Another option, if India intend to go with a specialist spinner, could be the leg-spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi.