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United States of America vs Ireland Result – 7th Place Play-off Semi-Final 1

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7th Place Play-off Semi-Final 1 • ICC Cricket World Cup Qual...

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USA
196/10 (42.4)
Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
197/4 (34.2)
Ireland won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Craig Young

34.2
2
Usman Rafiq to Curtis Campher, 2 runs
34.1
1
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
End of over 34 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 44 (57)
Curtis Campher 2 (2)
IRE 194/4
Abhishek Paradkar 3-1-28-0
33.6
1
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
33.5
1
Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher, 1 run
33.4
1
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
33.3
0
Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, no run
33.2
1
Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher, 1 run
33.1
W
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel
End of over 33 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 42 (54)
Lorcan Tucker 25 (18)
IRE 190/3
Usman Rafiq 1-0-4-0
32.6
0
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, no run
32.5
1
Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
32.4
1
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
32.3
0
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, no run
32.2
1
Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
32.1
1
Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
End of over 32 (16 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 23 (16)
Andy Balbirnie 40 (50)
IRE 186/3
Abhishek Paradkar 2-0-24-0
31.6
4
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
31.5
4
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
31.4
4
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
31.3
4
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
31.2
0
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
31.1
0
Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
End of over 31 (7 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 7 (10)
Andy Balbirnie 40 (50)
IRE 170/3
Nisarg Patel 6-1-20-0
30.6
1
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
30.5
0
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, no run
30.4
0
Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, no run
30.3
1
Nisarg Patel to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

Match Summary

United States of America and Ireland met in 7th Place Play-off Semi-Final 1 of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 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: 33.1: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel | 31.6: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four | 31.5: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four. The turning point arrived at 33.1 when Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel. 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 6 wickets), 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

  • 33.1: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel
  • 31.6: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
  • 31.5: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
  • 31.4: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
  • 31.3: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 33.1 when Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 33.1: Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel. 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

34.2 2 Usman Rafiq to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

34.1 1 Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

End of over 34 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 44 (57)
Curtis Campher 2 (2)
IRE 194/4
Abhishek Paradkar 3-1-28-0

33.6 1 Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

33.5 1 Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher, 1 run

33.4 1 Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

33.3 0 Abhishek Paradkar to Andy Balbirnie, no run

33.2 1 Abhishek Paradkar to Curtis Campher, 1 run

33.1 W Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Out! Caught by NK Patel

End of over 33 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 42 (54)
Lorcan Tucker 25 (18)
IRE 190/3
Usman Rafiq 1-0-4-0

32.6 0 Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, no run

32.5 1 Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

32.4 1 Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

32.3 0 Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, no run

32.2 1 Usman Rafiq to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

32.1 1 Usman Rafiq to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

End of over 32 (16 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 23 (16)
Andy Balbirnie 40 (50)
IRE 186/3
Abhishek Paradkar 2-0-24-0

31.6 4 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

31.5 4 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

31.4 4 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

31.3 4 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

31.2 0 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

31.1 0 Abhishek Paradkar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

End of over 31 (7 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 7 (10)
Andy Balbirnie 40 (50)
IRE 170/3
Nisarg Patel 6-1-20-0

30.6 1 Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

30.5 0 Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, no run

30.4 0 Nisarg Patel to Lorcan Tucker, no run

30.3 1 Nisarg Patel to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the United States of America vs Ireland 7th Place Play-off Semi-Final 1 match?
Ireland won by 6 wickets.

What is the United States of America vs Ireland 7th Place Play-off Semi-Final 1?
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