Ireland vs Canada — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Ireland won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Ireland took on Canada on Mar 26, 2026, 04:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 325 runs and 13 wickets fall between Ireland (174/6 in 20.0 overs) and Canada (151/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Ireland Innings Breakdown (174/6)
Batting in the first innings, Ireland finished on 174/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Paul Stirling spearheaded the batting effort with 99 runs off 66 balls (including 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Curtis Campher, who contributed 15 runs off 31 deliveries, while Lorcan Tucker added 11 (8b). The bowling side conceded 27 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 7, byes: 7, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Shreyas Movha led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Jeremy Gordon (1/22 in 3.0 overs).
3. Canada Chase & Second Innings Summary (151/7)
Pursuing a target of 175 runs for victory, Canada recorded 151/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.55 runs per over. Kaleem Sana anchored the chase for Canada with 62 runs from 36 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 172.2), alongside Ravinderpal Singh who chipped in with 29 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Mark Adair delivered a key spell of 2/2 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while George Dockrell finished with 1/19 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kaleem Sana and Ravinderpal Singh (Canada), who combined for 79 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ravinderpal Singh 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—Paul Stirling (Ireland) topped the match rankings with 137.0 total points, followed closely by Mark Adair (112.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Paul Stirling.