United Arab Emirates vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 6 H2H matches (2014–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (UAE perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
UAE
Rating: 175
IRE
Rating: 205
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Benjamin Calitz
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Catches (1+)
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Mark Adair
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Fours (2+)
Muhammad Arfan
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Ross Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 6 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
UAE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Muhammad Waseem
256 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Junaid Siddique
22 wkts
IRE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Curtis Campher
79 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gareth Delany
5 wkts
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United Arab Emirates
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | c Harshit Kaushik b Junaid Siddique | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 266.67 |
| Ross Adair | b Muhammad Arfan | 39 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 134.48 |
| Harry Tector | run out (Muhammad Jawad Ullah) | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Basil Hameed b Haider Ali | 38 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 152 |
| Curtis Campher | b Haider Ali | 25 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 108.7 |
| Benjamin Calitz | not out | 26* | 12 | 2 | 1 | 216.67 |
| Gareth Delany | b Junaid Siddique | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| George Dockrell | not out | 22* | 10 | 2 | 1 | 220 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
United Arab Emirates · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) | c Harry Tector b Gareth Delany | 23 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 135.29 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | c Barry McCarthy b Matthew Humphreys | 40 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 108.11 |
| Sohaib Khan | c Benjamin Calitz b George Dockrell | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Rahul Chopra | st Lorcan Tucker b Gareth Delany | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Ross Adair b Gareth Delany | 16 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Harshit Kaushik | lbw b Matthew Humphreys | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Basil Hameed | c Lorcan Tucker b Matthew Humphreys | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Muhammad Arfan | b Barry McCarthy | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Haider Ali | c Lorcan Tucker b Mark Adair | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Junaid Siddique | c Curtis Campher b Barry McCarthy | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | not out | 5* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 7.43 | 1 | 1 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
116.2 |
| 2 |
Muhammad Arfan
UAE
|
84.3 |
| 3 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
76.9 |
| 4 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
61.2 |
| 5 |
Haider Ali
UAE
|
57.7 |
| 6 |
Benjamin Calitz
IRE
|
54.9 |
| 7 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
50.2 |
| 8 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
49.8 |
| 9 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
48.6 |
| 10 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
43.5 |
| 11 |
Aryansh Sharma
UAE
|
42.3 |
| 12 |
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
|
26.4 |
| 13 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
24.9 |
| 14 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
19.9 |
| 15 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
19.9 |
| 16 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
16.8 |
| 17 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
16.1 |
| 18 |
Rahul Chopra
UAE
|
9.5 |
| 19 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
5.8 |
| 20 |
Harshit Kaushik
UAE
|
5.7 |
| 21 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
4.6 |
| 22 |
Sohaib Khan
UAE
|
3.1 |
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
Ireland won by 57 runs in T20I 2026 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 29 January 2026. Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 40 off 37 balls and Matthew Humphreys took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Sohaib Khan, Rahul Chopra, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawad Ullah. Ireland XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Ireland won by 57 runs.
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Ireland played?
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday 29 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates scored 121/10 in 19.5 overs. Ireland scored 178/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
George Dockrell was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 116/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 40 off 37 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Matthew Humphreys took 3/26 in 4 overs.