ENG vs IRE: England playing XI vs Ireland, 2nd ODI, 2023 - Predicted

England will face Ireland in the second ODI on Saturday at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

A number of games in recent times have been interrupted due to rain. Just like the first ODI game between England and Ireland in Headingley, it was washed out without a ball being bowled. Now only two games are left to play in the ongoing series between England and Ireland.

The second ODI match will take place on September 23 (Saturday) at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The team that wins both games will win the series. England at home are favorites, but most of their regular players have been rested in this series. That makes this series exciting because Ireland looks more experienced than England. In this article, we will talk about the predicted XI for England for the second ODI.

ENG vs IRE: England’s Predicted playing XI vs Ireland

1. Zak Crawley (c):

Zak Crawley has been given a new role on this tour to lead the English team with a number of young players. He is part of England's mainstay team in test cricket, but the white-ball format will be a bit of a challenge for him. But he is an aggressive opener, as he has shown in test cricket, and he will be looking to deliver a captain's performance.

2. Ben Duckett:

Ben Duckett is another test opener that has been picked in ODIs in the absence of regular players. He is also an aggressor at the start who likes to take on the bowling from the very start. Duckett can be a hard batter to bowl at as he shuffles on the crease a lot.

3. Will Jacks :

Will Jacks is a strong-hitting all-rounder from England and did well in the Hundred competition. He can swing gear as per the situation and is good against spin and pace. His off-spin will also be useful in the middle, as he is a quality all-rounder on the team. On the other hand, his aggressive approach will complement England's batting template.

4. Phil Salt :

Phil Salt is another top-order batter who is an attacking option in the team. He has already played 12 innings and scored 460 runs at an average of 38.33 and a brilliant strike rate of 125.68. He has already scored one century and two half-century and will look to take advantage of the given opportunity in the absence of regular English players.

5. Tom Kohler-Cadmore :

Tom Kohler-Cadmore has replaced Joe Root in England squad for the remainder of the ODI series, who was part of the first ODI game. Unlucky for Root, that game was washed out and he couldn't get game time before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Tom is a pretty decent middle-order batter who is a busy player at the crease and keeps rotating strikes. He can also keep wickets and bowls off-spin. He is a complete cricketer who can contribute as per the situation.

6. Sam Hain :

Born in Hong Kong, Sam Hain has received his maiden call on this Ireland tour. He was likely to make his debut in the first game but couldn't due to rain. But he is likely to receive his maiden cap on Saturday. Hain is strong against spin bowling, and that will help him bat in the middle overs. He will be hoping to perform at his first game.

7. Rehan Ahmed :

Rehan Ahmed is the specialist spinner on England's side for this series. His leg-spin is always tentative to go after, but that is his main weapon, where he deceives the batters into taking wickets. Though he hasn't had much international experience, his country's experience will help him. He will be the wicket-taking option for his team and can also tonk some sixes with the bat.

8. Tom Hartley :

Tom Hartley is another youngster who will be looking to get his maiden cap. He is a spin all-rounder who bowls quality left-arm spin and can swing the match with the bat in his hand. He has got to win a game in any situation. Hartley will be the player to watch out for if he makes his debut.

9. Brydon Carse :

Brydon Carse was part of the English team that played against New Zealand recently. He played almost all the games and was the pick of the bowlers. In the high-scoring series, he bowled with good pace and control. Carse is a nippy bowler that can rattle the stumps. He has already taken 13 wickets in 10 ODI innings.

10. Luke Wood :

Luke Wood is another pacer who bowls at a good speed. He is a bowling all-rounder who is pretty effective at what he does. Wood will be eyeing a place in a regular English setup, but for that, he needs to perform here. He is a first-change seamer who has played only one ODI so far.

11. Matthew Potts:

Matthew Potts impressed everyone in whites since his test debut. He is an exciting young pacer who hits the deck hard and keeps the ball in the right area. Potts will enjoy bowling in the overcast conditions, which will help him swing the ball. Ireland will vary about him and his opening spell.