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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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) | b Muhammad Arfan | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Ross Adair | c Aryansh Sharma b Junaid Siddique | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 250 |
| Harry Tector | c Muhammad Waseem b Haider Ali | 20 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 117.65 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Curtis Campher | not out | 54* | 41 | 2 | 2 | 131.71 |
| Benjamin Calitz | b Muhammad Arfan | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 |
| Gareth Delany | c Mayank Kumar b Haider Ali | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| George Dockrell | b Junaid Siddique | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | not out | 34* | 21 | 0 | 3 | 161.9 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 3 | 1 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Harshit Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
United Arab Emirates · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | lbw b Barry McCarthy | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) | st Lorcan Tucker b George Dockrell | 54 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 135 |
| Muhammad Zohaib | c Curtis Campher b Gareth Delany | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Alishan Sharafu | st Lorcan Tucker b Matthew Humphreys | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Harshit Kaushik | c Curtis Campher b Gareth Delany | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mayank Kumar | st Lorcan Tucker b George Dockrell | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Dhruv Parashar | c Mark Adair b Mark Adair | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Muhammad Arfan | not out | 26* | 18 | 2 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Haider Ali | b Barry McCarthy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Junaid Siddique | not out | 5* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 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 |
Muhammad Arfan
UAE
|
117.3 |
| 2 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
78.2 |
| 3 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
74.7 |
| 4 |
Aryansh Sharma
UAE
|
69.0 |
| 5 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
64.6 |
| 6 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
62.7 |
| 7 |
Haider Ali
UAE
|
56.9 |
| 8 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
49.0 |
| 9 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
39.0 |
| 10 |
Benjamin Calitz
IRE
|
31.8 |
| 11 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
25.8 |
| 12 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
23.3 |
| 13 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
23.0 |
| 14 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
22.4 |
| 15 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
22.3 |
| 16 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
20.0 |
| 17 |
Muhammad Zohaib
UAE
|
19.6 |
| 18 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
17.2 |
| 19 |
Dhruv Parashar
UAE
|
13.7 |
| 20 |
Harshit Kaushik
UAE
|
11.5 |
| 21 |
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
|
5.2 |
| 22 |
Mayank Kumar
UAE
|
3.0 |
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
Ireland won by 30 runs in T20I 2026 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 31 January 2026. Curtis Campher top-scored with 54 off 41 balls and George Dockrell took 2/12.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, 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 30 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 Saturday 31 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
United Arab Emirates scored 140/8 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 170/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Muhammad Arfan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 117/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
Curtis Campher top-scored with 54 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Ireland?
George Dockrell took 2/12 in 3 overs.