England vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2022
Head-to-Head Record
2 No Results
Based on 5 H2H matches (2010–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
ENG Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W3 L1
IRE
W1 L3
Active Streaks
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Mark Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Fours (2+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 4 H2H matches
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs IND 31 Oct 2025 | 125/10 (18.4) | 126/6 (13.2) | 251 |
| MLS vs HH 18 Dec 2025 | 158/9 (20) | 159/2 (16) | 317 |
| MLS vs MR 04 Jan 2026 | 173/9 (20) | 177/6 (19.5) | 350 |
| MLS vs SS 08 Jan 2026 | 128/10 (19.5) | 129/4 (17.1) | 257 |
| MLS vs AS 13 Jan 2026 | 83/10 (19.3) | 86/4 (15.1) | 169 |
ENG at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
72 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sam Curran
5 wkts
IRE at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Andrew Balbirnie
62 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Joshua Little
2 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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England
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Sam Curran b Mark Wood | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Alex Hales b Liam Livingstone | 62 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 131.91 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | run out (Adil Rashid) | 34 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 125.93 |
| Harry Tector | c Jos Buttler b Mark Wood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | c Jos Buttler b Mark Wood | 18 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 163.64 |
| George Dockrell | b Liam Livingstone | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | not out | 12* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Mark Adair | c Sam Curran b Liam Livingstone | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Barry McCarthy | b Sam Curran | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Fionn Hand | b Sam Curran | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Joshua Little | c Jos Buttler b Ben Stokes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Stokes | 2.2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3.64 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Woakes | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (c) (wk) | c Lorcan Tucker b Joshua Little | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Hales | c Mark Adair b Joshua Little | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Dawid Malan | c Fionn Hand b Barry McCarthy | 35 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 94.59 |
| Ben Stokes | b Fionn Hand | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Harry Brook | c Gareth Delany b George Dockrell | 18 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Moeen Ali | not out | 24* | 12 | 3 | 1 | 200 |
| Liam Livingstone | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Little | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 | 3 | 0 |
| Fionn Hand | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 3.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 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 |
Liam Livingstone
ENG
|
81.7 |
| 2 |
Mark Wood
ENG
|
72.3 |
| 3 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
68.0 |
| 4 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
63.2 |
| 5 |
Moeen Ali
ENG
|
57.7 |
| 6 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
42.8 |
| 7 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
40.3 |
| 8 |
Dawid Malan
ENG
|
38.3 |
| 9 |
Ben Stokes
ENG
|
37.1 |
| 10 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
33.8 |
| 11 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
32.0 |
| 12 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
26.8 |
| 13 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
23.4 |
| 14 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
21.7 |
| 15 |
Fionn Hand
IRE
|
17.7 |
| 16 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
14.6 |
| 17 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
14.0 |
| 18 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
13.3 |
| 19 |
Alex Hales
ENG
|
11.2 |
| 20 |
Chris Woakes
ENG
|
5.7 |
| 21 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
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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England vs Ireland: who played
Ireland won by 5 runs (D/L method) in T20 World Cup 2022 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26 October 2022. Andrew Balbirnie top-scored with 62 off 47 balls and Liam Livingstone took 3/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Ireland?
England XI: Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood. Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Joshua Little.
Who won England vs Ireland?
Ireland won by 5 runs (D/L method).
When and where was England vs Ireland played?
England vs Ireland was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria on Wednesday 26 October 2022, in T20 World Cup 2022.
What were the final scores in England vs Ireland?
England scored 105/5 in 14.3 overs. Ireland scored 157/10 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Ireland?
Liam Livingstone was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 82/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Ireland?
Andrew Balbirnie top-scored with 62 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Ireland?
Liam Livingstone took 3/17 in 3 overs.