Scorecards / 2026 / Ireland v United Arab Emirates
Twenty20 International · Ireland tour of United Arab EmiratesIreland v United Arab Emirates: T20I scorecard, 31 Jan 2026
Ireland won by 30 runs. 31 Jan 2026, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Result
Runs per over- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Ireland: runs per over United Arab Emirates: runs per over
Ireland innings
170/7 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR Stirlingb Muhammad Arfan | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 127.3 |
| GR Adairc A Sharma b Junaid Siddique | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 250.0 |
| HT Tectorc Waseem Muhammad b Haider Ali | 20 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 117.6 |
| L Tuckerc H Kaushik b Muhammad Jawadullah | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.1 |
| C Camphernot out | 54 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 131.7 |
| BF Calitzb Muhammad Arfan | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.0 |
| GJ Delanyc MR Kumar b Haider Ali | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| GH Dockrellb Junaid Siddique | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| MR Adairnot out | 34 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 161.9 |
| Extras | 10 (b 2, lb 1, w 5, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 170/7 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: BJ McCarthy, MJ Humphreys
Fall of wickets: 1-11 (GR Adair, 0.6 ov); 2-40 (PR Stirling, 4.3 ov); 3-46 (HT Tector, 5.3 ov); 4-74 (L Tucker, 8.5 ov); 5-94 (BF Calitz, 11.2 ov); 6-99 (GJ Delany, 12.2 ov); 7-101 (GH Dockrell, 13.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 |
| D Parashar | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| H Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
United Arab Emirates innings
140/8 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Sharmast L Tucker b GH Dockrell | 54 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 135.0 |
| Waseem Muhammadlbw b BJ McCarthy | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.1 |
| Muhammad Zohaibc C Campher b GJ Delany | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 100.0 |
| A Sharafust L Tucker b MJ Humphreys | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 |
| H Kaushikc C Campher b GJ Delany | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| MR Kumarst L Tucker b GH Dockrell | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| D Parasharc & b MR Adair | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 |
| Muhammad Arfannot out | 26 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 144.4 |
| Haider Alib BJ McCarthy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Junaid Siddiquenot out | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 7 (b 1, lb 3, w 3, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 140/8 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Muhammad Jawadullah
Fall of wickets: 1-32 (Waseem Muhammad, 3.5 ov); 2-67 (Muhammad Zohaib, 8.3 ov); 3-79 (A Sharafu, 10.2 ov); 4-93 (H Kaushik, 12.5 ov); 5-93 (A Sharma, 13.1 ov); 6-104 (MR Kumar, 15.3 ov); 7-106 (D Parashar, 16.1 ov); 8-111 (Haider Ali, 17.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Adair | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| MJ Humphreys | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| BJ McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| GJ Delany | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| C Campher | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
| GH Dockrell | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 |
Match summary
Ireland played United Arab Emirates in a men's Twenty20 International at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on 31 January 2026, part of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates. Ireland won by 30 runs.
United Arab Emirates won the toss and chose to field.
C Campher was named player of the match.
On 31 January 2026 the on-field umpires were Aasif Iqbal and Akbar Ali, with AJ Pycroft as match referee.
How the innings went
Ireland made 170/7 in 20 overs. C Campher top-scored with 54 from 41 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes. Muhammad Arfan took 2 for 23.
United Arab Emirates made 140/8 in 20 overs. A Sharma top-scored with 54 from 40 balls, including 6 fours and 1 sixes. GH Dockrell took 2 for 12. The biggest stand before a wicket was 35 runs between Muhammad Zohaib and A Sharma.
Extras
Ireland's innings of 170/7 in 20 overs included 10 extras: 5 wides, 2 no-balls, 2 byes and 1 leg byes. United Arab Emirates's innings of 140/8 in 20 overs included 7 extras: 3 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Ireland v United Arab Emirates on 31 January 2026?
Ireland won by 30 runs.
Who top-scored in Ireland v United Arab Emirates?
C Campher scored 54 from 41 balls for Ireland, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Ireland v United Arab Emirates?
GH Dockrell, with 2 for 12.
What was the highest partnership?
35 runs between Muhammad Zohaib and A Sharma for United Arab Emirates.
Who won the toss?
United Arab Emirates, who chose to field.
Where was Ireland v United Arab Emirates played?
At Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on 31 January 2026.