The Australia vs Ireland head-to-head record in T20 Internationals highlights meetings between a dominant full-member side and a resilient Associate nation. Australia have used their depth, power-hitting, and varied bowling attack to control both encounters, while Ireland have shown fight through disciplined bowling and individual batting performances. Their clashes—spanning the 2012 World T20 and the 2022 edition—have produced competitive phases despite one-sided results. Reviewing head-to-head numbers, team totals, and standout individual efforts helps explain how conditions, experience, and execution have shaped outcomes in this matchup.
Australia vs Ireland – Overall Head-to-Head (T20Is)
Matches Played
Australia Won
Ireland Won
No Result
Tied
2
2
0
0
0
Highest Team Totals in Australia vs Ireland T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Australia
179/5
20.0
8.95
1
vs Ireland
Brisbane
Won
31 Oct 2022
Ireland
137
18.1
7.54
2
vs Australia
Brisbane
Lost
31 Oct 2022
Australia
125/3
15.1
8.24
2
vs Ireland
Colombo (RPS)
Won
19 Sep 2012
Ireland
123/7
20.0
6.15
1
vs Australia
Colombo (RPS)
Lost
19 Sep 2012
Lowest Team Totals in Australia vs Ireland T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Ireland
123/7
20.0
6.15
1
vs Australia
Colombo (RPS)
Lost
19 Sep 2012
Ireland
137
18.1
7.54
2
vs Australia
Brisbane
Lost
31 Oct 2022
Australia
179/5
20.0
8.95
1
vs Ireland
Brisbane
Won
31 Oct 2022
Most Runs in Australia vs Ireland T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
LJ Tucker
Ireland
1
1
71*
71*
–
147.91
AJ Finch
Australia
1
1
63
63
63.00
143.18
SR Watson
Australia
1
1
51
51
51.00
170.00
MP Stoinis
Australia
1
1
35
35
35.00
140.00
KJ O’Brien
Ireland
1
1
35
35
35.00
120.68
Highest Individual Scores in Australia vs Ireland T20s
Player
Runs
Balls
SR
Team
Ground
Match Date
LJ Tucker
71*
48
147.91
Ireland
Brisbane
31 Oct 2022
AJ Finch
63
44
143.18
Australia
Brisbane
31 Oct 2022
SR Watson
51
30
170.00
Australia
Colombo (RPS)
19 Sep 2012
KJ O’Brien
35
29
120.68
Ireland
Colombo (RPS)
19 Sep 2012
MP Stoinis
35
25
140.00
Australia
Brisbane
31 Oct 2022
Most Wickets in Australia vs Ireland T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
MA Starc
Australia
2
4
2/20
15.75
7.87
GJ Maxwell
Australia
2
3
2/14
8.66
6.24
SR Watson
Australia
1
3
3/26
8.66
6.50
BJ McCarthy
Ireland
1
3
3/29
9.66
7.25
A Zampa
Australia
1
2
2/19
9.50
4.75
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (Australia vs Ireland T20s)
