UAE vs IRE Head-to-Head Records– 2nd T20I, Ireland tour of UAE 2026

UAE vs IRE Head-to-Head [Source: @cricketireland/x.com]

Ireland are currently visiting the United Arab Emirates for a two-match T20I series as the two teams gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The visiting side won the first match of the series by a massive margin of 57 runs. They will now look to clean sweep the home side with another win on the 31st of January.

As for the UAE, they will be eager to level the series as they prepare for their upcoming World Cup campaign. They had a few decent performances in the first match and will look to build on them to make the most of the next game. On that note, let’s have a look at the UAE and Ireland’s head-to-head record in T20Is.

UAE vs IRE head-to-head record (Overall)

UAE vs IRE head-to-head record in T20Is

UAE vs Ireland highest team total in T20Is

The two teams share the record for the highest team total in a contest between the UAE and Ireland. Ireland had scored 178/6 in their most recent encounter in the first match of the ongoing series on the 29th of January 2026, while the UAE had scored 178/5 in their encounter on the 13th of February 2022.

UAE vs Ireland lowest team total in T20Is

Along with the highest team total, the UAE also holds the record for the lowest team total against Ireland. In their encounter way back in 2013, they were restricted to just 85 runs while chasing 148 runs. The highest scorer for the UAE just got 19 runs on the board, and only four batters managed to score in the double digits.

UAE vs Ireland highest individual score in T20Is

UAE’s opening batter, Muhammad Waseem, holds the record for the highest score in an encounter between the two teams. His 112 off 66 balls with 7 fours and 8 sixes remains the highest score. Additionally, he is the only batter with two centuries in these encounters.

UAE vs Ireland best bowling figures in T20Is

Rohan Mustafa holds the record for the best bowling figures by a player in UAE vs Ireland encounters. His 18/4 came against Ireland in Abu Dhabi in October 2019 during the T20 World Cup qualifiers.

Most runs in UAE vs Ireland T20Is

Ireland’s star player, Paul Stirling, holds the record for the most runs between the two countries. He has scored 296 runs in 12 innings that he has played against the UAE, with the best score of 72 runs. He has two fifties to his name and has played with a strike rate of 121.81.

Most wickets in UAE vs Ireland T20Is

UAE’s Rohan Mustafa holds the record for most wickets in these encounters. In his 10 T20Is vs Ireland from 2014 to 2022, he has picked up 14 wickets at an economy rate of 6.59 and a strike rate of 13.70. He also holds the record for best figures in these encounters (18/4 in 2019).

Top run-scorer of the last UAE vs Ireland T20I

UAE’s captain and star batter Muhammad Waseem was the highest run-scorer in their last encounter. He scored 40 runs in 37 balls, including three sixes and as many fours. Even though he was the highest run-scorer, his team faced a defeat at the hands of Ireland.

Top wicket-taker in the last UAE vs Ireland T20I

Ireland’s left-arm orthodox bowler Matthew Humphreys had the most wickets in the last encounter. His 3-wicket spell saw him bowl at an economy of just 6.5 in four overs, conceding just 26 runs. Thanks to his efforts, Ireland restricted the UAE to just 121 runs.

UAE vs Ireland T20I form (Last 5 T20Is)

Conclusion

As the two teams prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, they will look to get some momentum under their belt. Ireland will look to seal this series with a win in the next game, while the UAE would want to level it as they head into the mega event.