Discover Ireland’s top 10 highest scores in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, showcasing their impressive batting skills and competitive edge in T20 cricket.
1. 189 Ireland vs Netherlands, Sylhet, 2014
The Netherlands easily won their T20 match against Ireland! Ireland scored 189 runs, but the Netherlands chased it down quickly. Stephan Myburgh scored 63 runs, and Tom Cooper added 45. Ben Cooper then scored 40 runs and finished the game with 37 balls left. The Netherlands won with ease, ending at 193/4. They played a great game and showed their skills
2. 180/4 Ireland vs Scotland, Hobart, 2022
Ireland won a thrilling match against Scotland in Hobart in 2022! Campher scored an impressive 72 runs and Dockrell added 39, helping Ireland reach 180/4. Scotland fought hard, with Jones scoring 86, but ultimately fell short with 176/5. Campher’s excellent bowling, taking 2 wickets for just 9 runs, was instrumental in Ireland’s victory. It was a great team effort, and Ireland emerged triumphant in the end
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3. 164/7 Ireland vs Zimbabwe, Sylhet, 2014
Ireland won a nail-biting match against Zimbabwe in Sylhet in 2014! Zimbabwe set a target of 163 runs, but Ireland chased it down with just three wickets left. Paul Stirling scored 60 runs, giving Ireland a strong start. George Dockrell’s excellent bowling, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs, helped restrict Zimbabwe’s score. Despite Brendan Taylor’s impressive 59 runs for Zimbabwe, Ireland emerged victorious with a total of 164/7. It was a thrilling match with a narrow win for Ireland
4. 157 Ireland vs England, Melbourne, 2022
Ireland, led by captain Andy Balbirnie’s 62 runs, scored 157 but then experienced a dramatic collapse, losing 7 wickets for just 25 runs in Melbourne in 2022. England, led by Dawid Malan’s 35 runs, struggled to catch up, ultimately falling short with a score of 105/5 according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Irish bowler Josh Little took 2 crucial wickets for just 16 runs. This victory was reminiscent of Ireland’s historic win over England in the 2011 World Cup, thanks to Kevin O’Brien’s remarkable performance.
5. 154/5 Ireland vs Oman, Dharamsala, 2016
Oman achieved a remarkable upset victory over Ireland in Dharamsala in 2016! Ireland had set a target of 154/5, but Oman’s batsmen, led by Amir Ali’s crucial innings, managed to chase it down with just two balls left. Despite a shaky middle order, Oman held their nerve and secured a historic win over Ireland. This thrilling match will be remembered for Oman’s determination and fighting spirit
Top Scores by Ireland in Table Format:
| Team | Score | Against | Ground | Date/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ireland | 189/4 | Netherlands | Sylhet | 21 Mar 2014 |
| 2. Ireland | 180/4 | Scotland | Hobart | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 3. Ireland | 164/7 | Zimbabwe | Sylhet | 17 Mar 2014 |
| 4. Ireland | 157 | England | Melbourne | 26 Oct 2022 |
| 5. Ireland | 154/4 | Oman | Dharamsala | 9 Mar 2016 |
| 6. Ireland | 150/1 | West Indies | Hobart | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 7. Ireland | 150/9 | New Zealand | Adelaide | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 8. Ireland | 143/9 | Zimbabwe | Hobart | 17 Oct 2022 |
| 9. Ireland | 138/4 | Bangladesh | Nottingham | 8 Jun 2009 |
| 10. Ireland | 137 | Australia | Brisbane | 31 Oct 2022 |
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