UAE vs Ireland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Ireland won the match by 37 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, UAE took on Ireland on Mar 3, 2026, 03:16 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland won the match by 37 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 193 runs and 12 wickets fall between Ireland (115/2 in 15.0 overs) and UAE (78/10 in 13.0 overs).
2. Ireland Innings Breakdown (115/2)
Batting in the first innings, Ireland finished on 115/2 from 15.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.67 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Paul Stirling spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 37 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 140.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Harry Tractor, who contributed 40 runs off 36 deliveries, while Andrew Balbirnie added 10 (11b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Haider Ali led the bowling figures with 1/17 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.67), assisted by Ali Naseer (1/18 in 2.0 overs).
3. UAE Chase & Second Innings Summary (78/10)
Pursuing a target of 116 runs for victory, UAE recorded 78/10 in 13.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.00 runs per over. Haider Ali anchored the chase for UAE with 20 runs from 15 balls (0 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 133.3), alongside Vritya Aravind who chipped in with 17 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Josh Little delivered a key spell of 3/13 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.33, while Craig Young finished with 2/11 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Harry Tractor and Paul Stirling (Ireland), who combined for 46 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Josh Little 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—Josh Little (Ireland) topped the match rankings with 118.0 total points, followed closely by Craig Young (93.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Little.