In a compelling T20I clash between the Ireland Cricket Team and the United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team, cricket fans were treated to an exciting start to the two-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
1st T20I – Ireland Dominates with a 57-Run Victory
The first match of the series, played on 29 January 2026, saw Ireland put up a commanding batting performance before restricting the hosts in the run chase.
📍 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
📅 Date: 29 January 2026
🎯 Result: Ireland beat United Arab Emirates by 57 runs
Ireland Innings:
- Total: 178/6 in 20 overs
- Batting highlights: Ireland’s top order laid a strong foundation, with key contributions from Ross Adair and Lorcan Tucker.
- Paul Stirling provided a brisk start, while Lorcan Tucker’s impactful innings propelled Ireland to a competitive total.
UAE Innings:
- Total: 121 all out in 19.5 overs
- Top performers: UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem led the chase with a spirited 40, but lacked adequate support from the middle order.
- Ireland’s bowling attack, led by Gareth Delany and Matthew Humphreys, applied relentless pressure to bundle out the UAE side.
🥇 Player of the Match: Gareth Delany for his crucial bowling performance that helped tilt the match in Ireland’s favor.
2nd T20I – Live Scorecard & Update
On 31 January 2026, the two teams faced off in the second and final T20I of this short bilateral series.
📍 Venue: Same stadium, Dubai
📅 Date: 31 January 2026
🕐 Status: Ireland have already completed their batting first innings and posted a solid total — 170/7 in 20 overs.
📊 UAE’s Chase: As per the updated live scorecards, UAE is currently chasing 171 to win, with early progress being made in the run chase.
Here’s the Ireland Batting Scorecard from the 2nd T20I:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Ross Adair | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | 20 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 34 | 21 | – | – |
| Curtis Campher | 28 | 19 | – | – |
Ireland set a competitive target to defend — 170/7 — thanks to contributions up and down their batting order.
Match Conditions & Context
- Toss: UAE won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 2nd T20I.
- Umpires: Aasif Iqbal, Akbar Ali, and Shiju Sam officiating the match.
- The series forms part of Ireland’s tour of the United Arab Emirates, 2026, showcasing both teams preparing for upcoming ICC events.
Series Outlook & Key Takeaways
- Ireland now hold a 1-0 lead after the first match, with the second game potentially sealing the series.
- The Irish batting lineup showed depth and resilience, while the UAE are relying heavily on their top order to chase big targets.
- Conditions in Dubai have provided a balanced contest between bat and ball, making for compelling spectator action.
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