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Ireland vs United Arab Emirates 2026 1st T20I Full Commentary
Result · Jan 29 2026, Thu - 08:00 PM (IST)
IRELAND178/6
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES121
Ireland won by 57 runs
CRR:6.1
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FOUR! Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. That's the end of the first innings, and Ireland have posted a decent total on the board. Ross Adair anchored the innings with a well-made 39, while Lorcan Tucker chipped in with a valuable 38. Ben Calitz and George Dockrell provided the late surge, helping Ireland reach a competitive score. For the bowling side, Junaid Siddique and Haider Ali were the pick, claiming two wickets apiece. Join us in a few minutes for the run chase!
Junaid Siddique to George Dockrell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to point for 1 run, fielded by Sharafu.
FOUR! Junaid Siddique to George Dockrell. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
SIX! Junaid Siddique to George Dockrell. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Arfan.
Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs.
FOUR! Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Kaushik.
Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Yorker, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs.
Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Muhammad Jawadullah to George Dockrell. Yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Sharafu.
Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Kaushik.
Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Jawadullah.
Junaid Siddique to George Dockrell. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run.
OUT! Bowled. Junaid Siddique to Gareth Delany. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Junaid Siddique gets his man.
Junaid Siddique to Ben Calitz. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Junaid Siddique to Gareth Delany. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Muhammad Arfan to Gareth Delany. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hameed.
Muhammad Arfan to Gareth Delany. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Muhammad Arfan to Gareth Delany. Length ball, off stump on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Muhammad Arfan to Ben Calitz. Leg cutter short, down leg side down the track pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
Muhammad Arfan to Gareth Delany. In-swinging short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sharafu.
Muhammad Arfan to Gareth Delany. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Basil Hameed to Gareth Delany. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run.
Basil Hameed to Gareth Delany. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Basil Hameed to Ben Calitz. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharma.
SIX! Basil Hameed to Ben Calitz. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Basil Hameed to Ben Calitz. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Siddique.
FOUR! Basil Hameed to Ben Calitz. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
OUT! Bowled. Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed. A comfortable victory for Ireland as they seal the game by 57 runs. Skipper Muhammad Waseem showed some intent with a brisk 40 during the chase, but the rest of the batting line-up couldn't withstand Ireland's disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for 121. Matthew Humphreys and Gareth Delany were outstanding, picking up three wickets apiece. Gareth Delany is the Player of the Match.
FREE HIT. Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dockrell.
No ball Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Jawadullah. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short fine leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Delany.
Wide Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Jawadullah. Length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Tucker.
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Jawadullah. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
FOUR! Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Jawadullah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Jawadullah. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by McCarthy.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Short, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Jawadullah. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
OUT! Caught. Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point, caught by Campher. Another one bites the dust.
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Length ball, to leg down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Off cutter length ball, down leg side down the track pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
Mark Adair to Junaid Siddique. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Calitz.
OUT! Caught. Mark Adair to Haider Ali. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Tucker. Edged and gone.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Off cutter length ball, down leg side down the track pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
Mark Adair to Haider Ali. Length ball, off stump on the back foot reverse sweeping, to point for 1 run, fielded by Delany.
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Dockrell.
Matthew Humphreys to Haider Ali. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Matthew Humphreys to Haider Ali. Quicker ball short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tucker.
OUT! Caught. Matthew Humphreys to Basil Hameed. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Tucker. Tucker made it as a simple catch.
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Arfan. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Tector.
OUT! L.B.W. Matthew Humphreys to Harshit Kaushik. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad. That's plumb in front.