United Arab Emirates vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 6 H2H matches (2014–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (UAE perspective)
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Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
UAE
Rating: 175
IRE
Rating: 205
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Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Fours (2+)
Mark Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Runs (20+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Craig Young
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 6 H2H matches
ICC Academy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2019). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE vs IRE 08 Oct 2021 | 163/4 (20) | 109/10 (18.4) | 272 |
| PNG vs SCO 08 Oct 2021 | 154/5 (20) | 156/2 (17.5) | 310 |
| SCO vs NAM 09 Oct 2021 | 137/8 (20) | 138/5 (17.4) | 275 |
| UAE vs IRE 10 Oct 2021 | 134/5 (20) | 139/3 (16.1) | 273 |
| NAM vs PNG 10 Oct 2021 | 174/6 (20) | 160/6 (20) | 334 |
UAE at ICC Academy
Top Scorer
Shaiman Anwar
183 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Zahoor Khan
14 wkts
IRE at ICC Academy
Top Scorer
Kevin O'Brien
112 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Craig Young
3 wkts
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United Arab Emirates
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
United Arab Emirates · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirag Suri | lbw b Craig Young | 51 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 115.91 |
| Muhammad Waseem | c Mark Adair b Joshua Little | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vriitya Aravind | run out (Mark Adair) | 23 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 153.33 |
| Muhammad Usman | c Andrew Balbirnie b Mark Adair | 32 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 103.23 |
| Basil Hameed | not out | 39* | 20 | 1 | 3 | 195 |
| Kashif Daud | not out | 12* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Simi Singh | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Muhammad Usman b Akif Raja | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Kevin O'Brien | c Vriitya Aravind b Akif Raja | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Muhammad Waseem b Akif Raja | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Gareth Delany | st Vriitya Aravind b Ahmed Raza | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| Curtis Campher | b Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan | 22 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| George Dockrell | c Muhammad Usman b Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan | 17 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Neil Rock | c Akif Raja b Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Simi Singh | c Vriitya Aravind b Zahoor Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mark Adair | c Basil Hameed b Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Craig Young | c Alishan Sharafu b Muhammad Waseem | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Joshua Little | not out | 2* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashif Daud | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Akif Raja | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Zahoor Khan | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmed Raza (c) | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 0.4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Akif Raja
UAE
|
83.4 |
| 2 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
75.4 |
| 3 |
Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan
UAE
|
70.3 |
| 4 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
55.0 |
| 5 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
48.6 |
| 6 |
Chirag Suri
UAE
|
47.7 |
| 7 |
Zahoor Khan
UAE
|
43.4 |
| 8 |
Vriitya Aravind
UAE
|
41.0 |
| 9 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
39.3 |
| 10 |
Kashif Daud
UAE
|
35.4 |
| 11 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
33.6 |
| 12 |
Muhammad Usman
UAE
|
30.2 |
| 13 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
29.0 |
| 14 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
28.0 |
| 15 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
22.5 |
| 16 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
17.1 |
| 17 |
Ahmed Raza
UAE
|
13.6 |
| 18 |
Simi Singh
IRE
|
12.1 |
| 19 |
Neil Rock
IRE
|
4.2 |
| 20 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
0.9 |
| 21 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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United Arab Emirates vs Ireland: who played
United Arab Emirates won by 54 runs in T20I 2021 at ICC Academy on 8 October 2021. Chirag Suri top-scored with 51 off 44 balls and Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan took 4/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates XI: Chirag Suri, Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind, Muhammad Usman, Basil Hameed, Kashif Daud, Ahmed Raza (c), Zahoor Khan, Akif Raja, Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan, Alishan Sharafu. Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates won by 54 runs.
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Ireland played?
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland was played at ICC Academy, Dubai on Friday 8 October 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates scored 163/4 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 109/10 in 18.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Akif Raja was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 83/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Chirag Suri top-scored with 51 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan took 4/25 in 4 overs.