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Ireland cricket team stats and records
Data through 28 June 2026Last updated 28 June 2026
In the data, Ireland won 136 of 319 matches between 2006 and 2026 (45.9% of matches with a result). Their best format by win rate is Other T20: 10 wins and 0 defeats (100.0%). At home they won 33.3% of decided matches, and away or at neutral grounds 50.9%. Paul Stirling has scored the most runs for them in the data (7,607).
Matches
319
2006–2026
Won
136
Lost
160
Win %
45.9%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
3 / 1 / 19
Ireland results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2% | 2018–2026 |
| ODIs | 137 | 48 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 39.3% | 2006–2025 |
| T20Is | 153 | 69 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 47.3% | 2008–2026 |
| First-class | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 2013–2017 |
| List A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 2013–2018 |
| Other T20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 2013–2017 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 20.0 |
| 2008 | 66.7 |
| 2009 | 28.6 |
| 2010 | 50.0 |
| 2011 | 44.4 |
| 2012 | 72.7 |
| 2013 | 85.7 |
| 2014 | 50.0 |
| 2015 | 50.0 |
| 2016 | 25.0 |
| 2017 | 54.5 |
| 2018 | 56.2 |
| 2019 | 55.6 |
| 2020 | 25.0 |
| 2021 | 40.0 |
| 2022 | 35.7 |
| 2023 | 40.0 |
| 2024 | 46.7 |
| 2025 | 26.7 |
| 2026 | 63.6 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Home and away record
| Where | Played | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 225 | 108 | 104 | 50.9% |
| Home | 94 | 28 | 56 | 33.3% |
Ireland head to head
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Zimbabwe | 42 | 20 | 16 | 6 |
| vs West Indies | 26 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| vs Bangladesh | 24 | 4 | 16 | 4 |
| vs United Arab Emirates | 22 | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| vs Scotland | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| vs England | 21 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| vs Netherlands | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| vs South Africa | 18 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| vs India | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| vs New Zealand | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| vs Pakistan | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| vs Sri Lanka | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| vs Oman | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| vs Canada | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| vs Australia | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs Kenya | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Highest and lowest totals by Ireland
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 570/6 | Namibia | 24 Oct 2015 | Won | |
| Ireland | 492 | Sri Lanka | 24 Apr 2023 | Lost | |
| Ireland | 477/6 | Netherlands | 15 Aug 2017 | Drawn | |
| Ireland | 362/9 | England | 1 Jun 2023 | Lost | |
| Ireland | 359/9 | 50 | New Zealand | 15 Jul 2022 | Lost |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | innings and 107 runs | Namibia | MDM | 24 Oct 2015 | Wanderers Cricket Ground |
| Ireland | innings and 44 runs | Scotland | MDM | 11 Sep 2013 | Castle Avenue |
| Ireland | 203 runs | Scotland | MDM | 29 Nov 2017 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Ireland | 145 runs | Papua New Guinea | MDM | 31 Jan 2016 | Tony Ireland Stadium |
| Ireland | 138 runs | United Arab Emirates | ODI | 27 Jun 2023 | Bulawayo Athletic Club |
| Ireland | 10 wickets | Kenya | T20I | 14 Mar 2012 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Ireland | 10 wickets | Canada | T20I | 22 Mar 2012 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Ireland | 9 wickets | Netherlands | ODI | 18 Aug 2010 | Clontarf Cricket Club Ground |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | innings and 280 runs | Ireland | Test | 16 Apr 2023 | Galle International Stadium |
| New Zealand | innings and 79 runs | Ireland | Test | 27 May 2026 | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| Bangladesh | innings and 47 runs | Ireland | Test | 11 Nov 2025 | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | innings and 10 runs | Ireland | Test | 24 Apr 2023 | Galle International Stadium |
| Pakistan | 255 runs | Ireland | ODI | 18 Aug 2016 | The Village |
| Bangladesh | 10 wickets | Ireland | ODI | 23 Mar 2023 | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium |
| England | 10 wickets | Ireland | Test | 1 Jun 2023 | Lord's |
| Australia | 9 wickets | Ireland | ODI | 13 Apr 2007 | Kensington Oval |
Most runs for Ireland
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 276 | 7,607 | 29.03 | 100.3 | 162 | 10 |
| Andy Balbirnie | Ireland | 203 | 5,597 | 29.30 | 83.4 | 205 | 9 |
| Kevin O'Brien | Ireland | 186 | 4,405 | 27.36 | 101.0 | 124 | 3 |
| William Porterfield | Ireland | 155 | 4,397 | 29.91 | 73.3 | 186 | 9 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 143 | 3,907 | 31.26 | 86.1 | 140 | 4 |
| Lorcan Tucker | Ireland | 132 | 3,100 | 26.72 | 91.9 | 108 | 1 |
| Gary Wilson | Ireland | 129 | 2,637 | 24.64 | 79.3 | 80 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | 169 | 2,483 | 21.04 | 98.9 | 91 | 0 |
| C Campher | Ireland | 103 | 2,398 | 26.64 | 78.6 | 120 | 2 |
| Niall O'Brien | Ireland | 96 | 2,275 | 26.15 | 73.3 | 109 | 1 |
Most wickets for Ireland
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 150 | 209 | 25.78 | 6.08 | 4/13 |
| Craig Young | Ireland | 116 | 172 | 24.19 | 5.91 | 5/46 |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | 173 | 167 | 28.35 | 5.10 | 4/20 |
| Josh Little | Ireland | 99 | 128 | 29.12 | 6.74 | 6/36 |
| Barry McCarthy | Ireland | 100 | 128 | 30.05 | 6.54 | 4/30 |
| Boyd Rankin | Ireland | 91 | 123 | 24.87 | 4.85 | 5/49 |
| Andy McBrine | Ireland | 105 | 120 | 37.62 | 4.44 | 6/109 |
| Kevin O'Brien | Ireland | 118 | 111 | 28.77 | 5.59 | 4/13 |
| Tim Murtagh | Ireland | 62 | 98 | 21.62 | 3.97 | 5/13 |
| AR Cusack | Ireland | 64 | 76 | 21.63 | 5.73 | 4/11 |
Grounds where Ireland played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village | 29 | 5 | 21 |
| Civil Service Cricket Club | 29 | 11 | 15 |
| Harare Sports Club | 25 | 10 | 11 |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Castle Avenue | 11 | 4 | 6 |
| Clontarf Cricket Club Ground | 10 | 4 | 4 |
Latest Ireland matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | Ireland 154/8 (20 ov) India 153/9 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 1 run | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Ireland 182/9 (20 ov) India 148 (18.5 ov) | Ireland won by 34 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 27 May 2026 | New Zealand 490/8d Ireland 179 & 232/9 | New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Ireland 235/5 (20 ov) Oman 139 (18 ov) | Ireland won by 96 runs | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Australia 182/6 (20 ov) Ireland 115/9 (16.5 ov) | Australia won by 67 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 163/6 (20 ov) Ireland 143 (19.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Ireland 170/7 (20 ov) United Arab Emirates 140/8 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 30 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Ireland 178/6 (20 ov) United Arab Emirates 121 (19.5 ov) | Ireland won by 57 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Ireland 154 (19.4 ov) Italy 157/6 (19.3 ov) | Italy won by 4 wickets | 7he Sevens Stadium |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Ireland 190/5 (20 ov) Italy 166/4 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 24 runs | 7he Sevens Stadium |
Competitions
ICC Men's T20 World Cup (31)ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier (29)ICC Cricket World Cup (21)ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier (7)
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Ireland won?
136 of 319 matches in the data (2006–2026): 2 of 11 Tests, 48 of 137 ODIs, 69 of 153 T20Is, 4 of 5 First-class, 3 of 3 List A, 10 of 10 Other T20.
What is Ireland's highest total?
570/6 against Namibia on 24 Oct 2015.
What is Ireland's lowest total?
38 all out against England on 24 Jul 2019.
What is Ireland's biggest win?
By innings and 107 runs against Namibia (MDM, 24 Oct 2015).
Who has taken the most wickets for Ireland?
Mark Adair, with 209 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.