Ireland vs New Zealand Scorecard · Test Series 2026
Top performers
New Zealand · 1st innings
490/8d (119 ov)Ireland bowling
Ireland vs New Zealand: result and key facts
New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs in Test Series 2026 at Civil Service Cricket Club on 27 May 2026. Tom Blundell top-scored with 186 off 292 balls and Nathan Smith took 6/40.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Ireland vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs. The match was played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on 27 May 2026, in Test Series 2026. Tom Blundell top-scored with 186 off 292 balls and Nathan Smith took 6/40.
When and where was Ireland vs New Zealand played?
Ireland vs New Zealand was played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast on Wednesday 27 May 2026, in Test Series 2026.
What were the final scores in Ireland vs New Zealand?
Ireland scored 179/10 in 45 overs. New Zealand scored 490/8 in 119 overs. New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the top run-scorer in Ireland vs New Zealand?
Tom Blundell top-scored with 186 off 292 balls, a strike rate of 63.7. Rachin Ravindra made the next-highest score, 121 off 194 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland vs New Zealand?
Nathan Smith took 6/40 in 14 overs.
Who played in Ireland vs New Zealand?
Ireland XI: Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Thomas Mayes, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Liam McCarthy, Reuben Wilson. New Zealand XI: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears.

