Ireland ODI vs Italy ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Ireland ODI won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Ireland ODI took on Italy ODI on Feb 1, 2026, 01:52 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland ODI won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 389 runs and 10 wickets fall between Italy ODI (194/7 in 30.0 overs) and Ireland ODI (195/3 in 30.0 overs).
2. Italy ODI Innings Breakdown (194/7)
Batting in the first innings, Italy ODI finished on 194/7 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.47 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Italy ODI accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Wayne Madsen spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 71 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 97.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Grant Stewart, who contributed 27 runs off 19 deliveries, while Joe Burns added 27 (23b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Little led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 6.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by George Dockrell (2/37 in 6.0 overs).
3. Ireland ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (195/3)
Pursuing a target of 195 runs for victory, Ireland ODI recorded 195/3 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.50 runs per over. Andy Balbirnie anchored the chase for Ireland ODI with 95 runs from 79 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 120.3), alongside Harry Tector who chipped in with 68 off 70 balls. Defending the total, Thomas Draca delivered a key spell of 1/32 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.33, while Ben Manenti finished with 1/34 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harry Tector and Andy Balbirnie (Ireland ODI), who combined for 126 runs off 123 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Harry Tector making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Andy Balbirnie (Ireland ODI) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by Josh Little (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Andy Balbirnie.