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United Arab Emirates vs Ireland Result – 2nd T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

2nd T20I • Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates cricket team logo
UAE
140/8 (20)
Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
170/7 (20)
Ireland won by 30 runs
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Player of the match: Curtis Campher

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Muhammad Arfan 26 (18)
Junaid Siddique 5 (5)
UAE 140/8
Barry McCarthy 4-2-33-0
19.6
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
19.5
2
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 2 runs
19.4
4
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, Four
19.3
0
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, no run
19.2
1b
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, 1 bye
19.1
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
End of over 19 (14 runs)
Junaid Siddique 5 (4)
Muhammad Arfan 18 (13)
UAE 131/8
Mark Adair 4-1-31-0
18.6
0
Mark Adair to Junaid Siddique, no run
18.5
1
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
18.4
4
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Four
18.3
6
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Six
18.3
Wd
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 wide
18.2
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run
18.1
2
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 2 runs
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Muhammad Arfan 5 (8)
Junaid Siddique 5 (3)
UAE 117/8
Barry McCarthy 3-2-25-0
17.6
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
17.5
1
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, 1 run
17.4
0
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, no run
17.3
4
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, Four
17.2
W
Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali, Bowled!
17.1
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Haider Ali 3 (2)
Muhammad Arfan 3 (6)
UAE 110/7
Mark Adair 3-1-17-0
16.6
2
Mark Adair to Haider Ali, 2 runs
16.5
1
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run
16.4
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run
16.3
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run
16.2
1
Mark Adair to Haider Ali, 1 run

Match Summary

United Arab Emirates and Ireland met in 2nd T20I of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.4: Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, Four | 18.4: Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Four | 18.3: Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Six. The turning point arrived at 17.2 when Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Ireland won by 30 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.4: Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, Four
  • 18.4: Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Four
  • 18.3: Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Six
  • 17.3: Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, Four
  • 17.2: Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.2 when Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 30 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Muhammad Arfan 26 (18)
Junaid Siddique 5 (5)
UAE 140/8
Barry McCarthy 4-2-33-0

19.6 1 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

19.5 2 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 2 runs

19.4 4 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, Four

19.3 0 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, no run

19.2 1b Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, 1 bye

19.1 1 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

End of over 19 (14 runs)
Junaid Siddique 5 (4)
Muhammad Arfan 18 (13)
UAE 131/8
Mark Adair 4-1-31-0

18.6 0 Mark Adair to Junaid Siddique, no run

18.5 1 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

18.4 4 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Four

18.3 6 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, Six

18.3 Wd Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 wide

18.2 0 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run

18.1 2 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 2 runs

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Muhammad Arfan 5 (8)
Junaid Siddique 5 (3)
UAE 117/8
Barry McCarthy 3-2-25-0

17.6 1 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

17.5 1 Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, 1 run

17.4 0 Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, no run

17.3 4 Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique, Four

17.2 W Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali, Bowled!

17.1 1 Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

End of over 17 (4 runs)
Haider Ali 3 (2)
Muhammad Arfan 3 (6)
UAE 110/7
Mark Adair 3-1-17-0

16.6 2 Mark Adair to Haider Ali, 2 runs

16.5 1 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, 1 run

16.4 0 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run

16.3 0 Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan, no run

16.2 1 Mark Adair to Haider Ali, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the United Arab Emirates vs Ireland 2nd T20I match?
Ireland won by 30 runs.

What is the United Arab Emirates vs Ireland 2nd T20I?
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland is the 2nd T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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