Ireland has experienced significant success in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as evidenced by their top five highest scores, which highlight their impressive performances and notable accomplishments throughout the tournament’s history.
Ireland vs Oman, 154/5
In the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in Dharamsala, Ireland faced off against Oman. Ireland set a target of 154 runs, finishing with a score of 154/5. However, Oman successfully chased down the target, ending their innings at 157/8. Ansari was instrumental for Oman, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Maqsood contributed significantly with a score of 38, leading Oman to a narrow victory by two wickets.
Team | Score | Opposition | Win | Date |
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Ireland | 154/5 | Oman | Oman | 2016 |
Ireland vs England, 157
In 2022, Ireland faced England in Melbourne, where they posted a total of 157 runs. Despite impressive bowling performances from Wood, who took 3 wickets for 34 runs, and Livingstone, with figures of 3 for 17, Balbirnie’s crucial knock of 62 helped Ireland secure a narrow victory. Using the DLS method, Ireland won by five runs as England finished with 105 runs for 5 wickets in 14.3 overs, with Malan contributing 35 runs to the total.
Team | Score | Opposition | Win | Date |
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Ireland | 157 | England | Ireland | 2022 |
Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 164/7
In 2014, during a match in Sylhet, Ireland successfully chased down Zimbabwe’s score of 163/5, finishing at 164/7. Stirling played a vital role with his 60 runs, even as Panyangara impressed with figures of 4-37. Ultimately, Ireland triumphed by three wickets, thanks in part to Dockrell’s economical bowling, which yielded 2 wickets for just 18 runs.
Team | Score | Opposition | Win | Date |
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Ireland | 164/7 | Zimbabwe | Ireland | 2014 |
Ireland vs Scotland, 180/4
Ireland triumphed over Scotland in Hobart during the 2022 tournament. They set a target of 180/4, with standout performances from Campher, who scored an unbeaten 72*, and Dockrell, who added 39 runs. Although Scotland’s Jones impressed with 86 runs, Campher’s excellent bowling performance of 2 wickets for just 9 runs helped Ireland clinch the victory.
Team | Score | Opposition | Win | Date |
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Ireland | 180/4 | Scotland | Ireland | 2022 |
Ireland vs Netherlands, 189/4
In Sylhet, 2014, the Netherlands comfortably chased down Ireland’s total of 189/4, finishing at 193/4. Myburgh’s 63, Cooper’s 45, and Barresi’s unbeaten 40* were pivotal in the run chase. The Netherlands secured a six-wicket victory with 37 balls to spare.
Team | Score | Opposition | Win | Date |
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Ireland | 189/4 | Netherland | Netherlands | 2022 |