Ireland ODI vs USA ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Ireland ODI took on USA ODI on Feb 16, 2026, 01:31 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 500 runs and 10 wickets fall between USA ODI (250/6 in 30.0 overs) and Ireland ODI (250/4 in 30.0 overs).
2. USA ODI Innings Breakdown (250/6)
Batting in the first innings, USA ODI finished on 250/6 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.33 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, USA ODI accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Andries Gous spearheaded the batting effort with 77 runs off 52 balls (including 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 148.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Monank Patel, who contributed 61 runs off 44 deliveries, while Milind Kumar added 29 (16b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Little led the bowling figures with 2/43 in 6.0 overs (economy 7.17), assisted by George Dockrell (2/46 in 6.0 overs).
3. Ireland ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (250/4)
Pursuing a target of 251 runs for victory, Ireland ODI recorded 250/4 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.33 runs per over. Andy Balbirnie anchored the chase for Ireland ODI with 100 runs from 84 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 119.0), alongside George Dockrell who chipped in with 66 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Sanjay Krishnamurthi delivered a key spell of 2/37 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.17, while Harmeet Singh finished with 2/56 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Monank Patel and Andries Gous (USA ODI), who combined for 125 runs off 80 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Andy McBrine 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—George Dockrell (Ireland ODI) topped the match rankings with 221.0 total points, followed closely by Sanjay Krishnamurthi (157.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Andries Gous.