England vs Ireland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • England won the match by 201 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, England took on Ireland on Apr 13, 2026, 10:21 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 201 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 621 runs and 14 wickets fall between England (411/4 in 50.0 overs) and Ireland (210/10 in 45.0 overs).
2. England Innings Breakdown (411/4)
Batting in the first innings, England finished on 411/4 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.22 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Zak Crawley spearheaded the batting effort with 159 runs off 128 balls (including 16 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 124.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Joe Root, who contributed 109 runs off 109 deliveries, while Jos Buttler added 65 (30b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 3, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Andy McBrine led the bowling figures with 2/62 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.20), assisted by Joshua Little (1/52 in 7.0 overs).
3. Ireland Chase & Second Innings Summary (210/10)
Pursuing a target of 412 runs for victory, Ireland recorded 210/10 in 45.0 overs at a scoring rate of 4.67 runs per over. Lorcan Tucker anchored the chase for Ireland with 58 runs from 71 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 81.7), alongside George Dockrell who chipped in with 36 off 60 balls. Defending the total, Gus Atkinson delivered a key spell of 4/21 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.63, while Jamie Overton finished with 3/34 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Joe Root and Zak Crawley (England), who combined for 238 runs off 217 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jos Buttler 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—Joe Root (England) topped the match rankings with 292.0 total points, followed closely by Gus Atkinson (262.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Zak Crawley.