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IRE vs ENG 1st T20I Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Akshita Patel

Ireland to face England in 3-game T20I series [Source: @clinkwrites, @ICC/X.com]Ireland to face England in 3-game T20I series [Source: @clinkwrites, @ICC/X.com]

Ireland is all set to host England in the 1st T20I of the three-game series on Wednesday, September 17. The match will be held at The Village Stadium in Dublin from 6:00 PM IST.

Ireland

Ireland will return to international action after their last outing against the West Indies in June, where rain and tough defeats hampered momentum. Skipper Paul Stirling will be central to their hopes with his explosive starts, supported by Harry Tector in the middle order. Young left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys will be key with the ball, aiming to strike early.

England

England, on the other hand, will enter the series high on confidence after piling up 304 record runs against South Africa. New captain Jacob Bethell, the youngest men’s skipper in their history, will rely on Jos Buttler and Phil Salt up front, alongside a versatile attack led by Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, and Sam Curran. With more experience, the English side will back themselves to dominate Irish conditions.

IRE vs ENG Head-To-Head Overview

Ireland and England have come face-to-face twice in the T20I format. Interestingly, the Irish team held an edge with 1 victory, as the other game was washed out, leaving England with zero successes.

The Village Dublin Pitch Report

The Village in Dublin promises to be a batting-friendly venue with plenty of runs on offer. Earlier this year, it hosted three ODIs against the West Indies, where the average first-innings score hovered around 347.

The surface offers true bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely, while bowlers may struggle for control. The captain winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first, aiming to post a massive total and apply scoreboard pressure.

Ireland And England Probable Playing XI

Ireland

Paul Stirling (C), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White, Graham Hume, Craig Young

England

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell (C), Jordan Cox, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Top Run Scorers In IRE vs ENG T20Is

Lorcan Tucker - 34 Runs

In the only match played between Ireland and England in the 2022 T20 World Cup, Lorcan Tucker scored 34 runs with 27 balls, including 3 fours, 1 six and a 125.92 strike rate.

Curtis Campher - 18 Runs

Curtis Campher scored 18 runs in 11 balls with 3 fours and a 163.66 strike rate. Camphor’s final touch allowed Ireland to post a strong total of 157 runs.

Paul Stirling - 14 Runs

Ireland captain Paul Stirling also scored 14 runs in 8 balls as an opener with 1 four and a six. He also maintained a 175.00 strike rate.

Top Wicket-Takers In IRE vs ENG T20Is

Sam Curran - 2 Wickets

England all-rounder Sam Curran chipped in 2 wickets in 3 overs while conceding 31 runs. He bowled 7 dot balls as well.

George Dockrell - 1 Wicket

George Dockrell bowled just 1 over in that game in 2022 and picked up the wicket of Harry Brook. He conceded 5 runs with 2 dot balls.

IRE vs ENG Key Stats

Ireland Key Records

  • Paul Stirling has decent success in Irish conditions, with 751 runs in 36 balls, including a 22.08 average and 134.58 strike rate. He also hit one hundred and fifty. With the ball, he also picked 7 wickets in Ireland.
  • Stirling has been effective against left-arm medium pacers in his T20 career. In 66 games, he piled up 490 runs with a 24.5 average and a 139.6 strike rate. Hence, he can target Sam Curran and Luke Wood.
  • Craig Young will lead Ireland’s bowling unit. In 2025, he picked 8 wickets in 3 T20Is with a 9.62 average and a 7.70 economy. In Ireland alone, he has 24 wickets in 26 innings with a decent average of 14.00.
  • All-rounder George Dockrell has piled up 421 runs in 31 T20I innings played in Ireland. Apart from the bat, he has also picked up 17 wickets in 19 innings.
  • In The Village, Ireland’s record hasn’t been the best, with only 2 wins in 12 T20Is played. They lost 10 matches with runs scored at an average of 19.20.

England Key Records

  • Phil Salt is in tremendous form, having slammed 141* runs against South Africa in the Manchester T20I, including 15 fours, 8 sixes and a 235.00 strike rate.
  • Jos Buttler is having a dream run as well, as his last 5 T20I and ODI scores include 83, 25, 62*, 61 and 15. In 2025, he scored 419 runs with a 41.90 average and 3 fifties.
  • Buttler will face a minimum of 3 right-arm medium pacers against Ireland, and his past record has been exemplary. In 96 T20I innings, he hit 1214 runs with a 153.7 strike rate and 2 fifties.
  • Adil Rashid is highly successful against right-handed batters with 90 wickets in 122 T20I innings. He maintained a 7.49 economy and a 27.2 average.
  • In 2025, England’s T20I record is mixed. In 10 appearances, they won 5 games and lost 5 as well, with 9.90 runs per over.

Records That Can Be Broken In IRE vs ENG 1st T20I

  • Phil Salt is 66 runs away from completing 1400 T20I runs.
  • Sam Curran is 3 wickets away from 60 T20I wickets.
  • Paul Stirling is 31 runs away from 3700 T20I runs.
  • Barry McCarthy is 3 wickets away from 60 T20I wickets.