Ireland vs Italy - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 3 H2H matches (2026)
Last 3 H2H Results (IRE perspective)
IRE Form
Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
IRE
Rating: 205
ITA
Rating: 133
Active Streaks
View All →
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+)
Ross Adair
IRE
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
Catches (1+)
Benjamin Calitz
IRE
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
The Sevens Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 3 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2026). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ITA 23 Jan 2026 | 118/10 (18.1) | 119/7 (19.3) | 237 |
| IRE vs ITA 25 Jan 2026 | 190/5 (20) | 166/4 (20) | 356 |
| IRE vs ITA 26 Jan 2026 | 154/10 (19.4) | 157/6 (19.3) | 311 |
IRE at The Sevens Stadium
Top Scorer
Harry Tector
150 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Matthew Humphreys
6 wkts
ITA at The Sevens Stadium
Top Scorer
Anthony Mosca
115 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Grant Stewart
6 wkts
Hit Rates
Full Hit Rates →IRE Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
ITA Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Italy
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | lbw b Jaspreet Singh | 23 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 109.52 |
| Ross Adair | c Grant Stewart b Thomas Draca | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Harry Tector | not out | 96* | 56 | 13 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Jaspreet Singh b Crishan Kalugamage | 27 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 122.73 |
| Benjamin Calitz | c Harry Manenti b Grant Stewart | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 160 |
| George Dockrell | run out (Zain Ali) | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 300 |
Italy · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smuts (c) | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stewart | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Thomas Draca | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaspreet Singh | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Crishan Kalugamage | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Manenti | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Italy · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Mosca | c Ross Adair b Barry McCarthy | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Anthony Mosca | c Benjamin Calitz b Gareth Delany | 69 | 48 | 3 | 5 | 143.75 |
| JJ Smuts (c) | c Benjamin Calitz b Mark Adair | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Wayne Madsen | not out | 61* | 46 | 8 | 0 | 132.61 |
| Grant Stewart | c Harry Tector b Barry McCarthy | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Harry Manenti | not out | 5* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Humphreys | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Barry McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 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 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
99.1 |
| 2 |
Anthony Mosca
ITA
|
74.8 |
| 3 |
Wayne Madsen
ITA
|
61.9 |
| 4 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
56.1 |
| 5 |
Grant Stewart
ITA
|
46.3 |
| 6 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
42.0 |
| 7 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
40.6 |
| 8 |
Jaspreet Singh
ITA
|
36.4 |
| 9 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
35.2 |
| 10 |
Benjamin Calitz
IRE
|
29.2 |
| 11 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
28.4 |
| 12 |
Thomas Draca
ITA
|
27.7 |
| 13 |
Crishan Kalugamage
ITA
|
27.6 |
| 14 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
22.2 |
| 15 |
JJ Smuts
ITA
|
14.9 |
| 16 |
Harry Manenti
ITA
|
13.7 |
| 17 |
Matthew Humphreys
IRE
|
13.6 |
| 18 |
Justin Mosca
ITA
|
10.2 |
| 19 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
8.6 |
| 20 |
Ross Adair
IRE
|
0.7 |
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.
Match report not available yet.
Ireland vs Italy: who played
Ireland won by 24 runs in T20I 2026 at The Sevens Stadium on 25 January 2026. Harry Tector top-scored with 96 off 56 balls and Barry McCarthy took 2/43.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Ireland vs Italy?
Ireland XI: Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Matthew Humphreys. Italy XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts (c), Wayne Madsen, Grant Stewart, Harry Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca.
Who won Ireland vs Italy?
Ireland won by 24 runs.
When and where was Ireland vs Italy played?
Ireland vs Italy was played at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai on Sunday 25 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs Italy?
Ireland scored 190/5 in 20 overs. Italy scored 166/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Ireland vs Italy?
Harry Tector was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 99/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs Italy?
Harry Tector top-scored with 96 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs Italy?
Barry McCarthy took 2/43 in 4 overs.