The England vs Ireland head-to-head records highlight a rare but competitive rivalry in T20 internationals. Despite playing only a handful of matches, these encounters have produced memorable moments — from rain-affected thrillers to stunning Irish victories on the big stage. With both teams possessing explosive batting and skillful bowlers, every clash carries high stakes. Conditions, form, and historical performances have played a crucial role in their contests. Whether it’s Ireland’s upset win or England’s power-packed batting, these games remain etched in fans’ memory and set the stage for future battles.
Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches Played: 2
England Won: 0
Ireland Won: 1
No Result: 1
Tied: 0
Highest Totals in England vs Ireland T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Ireland
157
19.2
1
England
Melbourne
Won
England
120/8
20.0
1
Ireland
Providence
No Result
England
105/5
14.3
2
Ireland
Melbourne
Lost
Ireland
14/1
3.3
2
England
Providence
No Result
Lowest Totals in England vs Ireland T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
England
120/8
20.0
1
Ireland
Providence
No Result
Ireland
157
19.2
1
England
Melbourne
Won
Most Runs in England vs Ireland T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
A Balbirnie
Ireland
1
62
62
62.00
131.91
1
EJG Morgan
England
1
45
45
45.00
121.62
0
DJ Malan
England
1
35
35
35.00
94.59
0
LJ Tucker
Ireland
1
34
34
34.00
125.92
0
MM Ali
England
1
24*
24*
–
200.00
0
Highest Individual Scores in England vs Ireland T20s
Player
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Ground
A Balbirnie
62
47
5
2
131.91
Ireland
Melbourne
EJG Morgan
45
37
5
0
121.62
England
Providence
DJ Malan
35
37
2
0
94.59
England
Melbourne
LJ Tucker
34
27
3
1
125.92
Ireland
Melbourne
MM Ali
24*
12
3
1
200.00
England
Melbourne
Most Runs in a Series (England vs Ireland T20s)
Player
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
Tournament
Year
A Balbirnie (IRE)
62
62
62.00
131.91
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2022
EJG Morgan (ENG)
45
45
45.00
121.62
ICC World Twenty20
2010
DJ Malan (ENG)
35
35
35.00
94.59
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2022
LJ Tucker (IRE)
34
34
34.00
125.92
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2022
MM Ali (ENG)
24*
24*
–
200.00
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2022
Most Wickets in England vs Ireland T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Overs
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Econ
LS Livingstone
England
1
3.0
17
3
3/17
5.66
MA Wood
England
1
4.0
34
3
3/34
8.50
JB Little
Ireland
1
3.0
16
2
2/16
5.33
WB Rankin
Ireland
1
4.0
25
2
2/25
6.25
KJ O’Brien
Ireland
1
3.0
22
2
2/22
7.33
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (England vs Ireland T20s)
Player
Overs
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Ground
LS Livingstone
3.0
17
3
5.66
England
Melbourne
MA Wood
4.0
34
3
8.50
England
Melbourne
JB Little
3.0
16
2
5.33
Ireland
Melbourne
KJ O’Brien
3.0
22
2
7.33
Ireland
Providence
WB Rankin
4.0
25
2
6.25
Ireland
Providence
Most Runs Conceded in an Innings (England vs Ireland T20s)
