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Ireland vs New Zealand head to head record
Data through 27 May 2026Last updated 27 May 2026
Ireland and New Zealand met 12 times in matches in the data (2007–2026). Ireland won 0 and New Zealand won 12. New Zealand lead the head-to-head in the data by 12 wins. In the last 5 meetings, Ireland won 0 and New Zealand won 5. The highest total in the fixture is 490/8 by New Zealand (27 May 2026).
Matches
12
2007–2026
Ireland won
0
New Zealand won
12
Ireland vs New Zealand by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2026–2026 |
| ODIs | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2007–2022 |
| T20Is | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2009–2022 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | Ireland wins | New Zealand wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Ireland vs New Zealand matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | New Zealand 490/8d Ireland 179 & 232/9 | New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 4 Nov 2022 | New Zealand 185/6 (20 ov) Ireland 150/9 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 35 runs | Adelaide Oval |
| 22 Jul 2022 | Ireland 174/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 180/4 (19 ov) | New Zealand won by 6 wickets | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 20 Jul 2022 | New Zealand 179/4 (20 ov) Ireland 91 (13.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 88 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 18 Jul 2022 | New Zealand 173/8 (20 ov) Ireland 142 (18.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 31 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 15 Jul 2022 | New Zealand 360/6 (50 ov) Ireland 359/9 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 run | The Village |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Ireland 216 (48 ov) New Zealand 219/7 (38.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 3 wickets | The Village |
| 10 Jul 2022 | Ireland 300/9 (50 ov) New Zealand 305/9 (49.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 wicket | The Village |
| 21 May 2017 | Ireland 154 (39.3 ov) New Zealand 344/6 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 190 runs | Malahide |
| 14 May 2017 | Ireland 238 (45.3 ov) New Zealand 289/7 (50 ov) | New Zealand won by 51 runs | Malahide |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | innings and 79 runs | Ireland | Test | 27 May 2026 | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| New Zealand | 190 runs | Ireland | ODI | 21 May 2017 | Malahide |
| New Zealand | 129 runs | Ireland | ODI | 9 Apr 2007 | Providence Stadium |
| New Zealand | 6 wickets | Ireland | T20I | 22 Jul 2022 | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| New Zealand | 3 wickets | Ireland | ODI | 12 Jul 2022 | The Village |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 490/8 | Ireland | 27 May 2026 | Won | |
| New Zealand | 360/6 | 50 | Ireland | 15 Jul 2022 | Won |
| Ireland | 359/9 | 50 | New Zealand | 15 Jul 2022 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 344/6 | 50 | Ireland | 21 May 2017 | Won |
| New Zealand | 305/9 | 49.5 | Ireland | 10 Jul 2022 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 91 | 13.5 | New Zealand | 20 Jul 2022 | Lost |
| Ireland | 115 | 16.4 | New Zealand | 11 Jun 2009 | Lost |
| Ireland | 134 | 37.4 | New Zealand | 9 Apr 2007 | Lost |
| Ireland | 142 | 18.2 | New Zealand | 18 Jul 2022 | Lost |
| Ireland | 154 | 39.3 | New Zealand | 21 May 2017 | Lost |
Most runs in Ireland vs New Zealand matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 9 | 275 | 30.56 | 82.8 | 113 | 2 |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 7 | 271 | 45.17 | 101.1 | 115 | 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 7 | 266 | 53.20 | 120.9 | 69 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 9 | 250 | 27.78 | 110.1 | 120 | 1 |
| Tom Latham | New Zealand | 6 | 227 | 37.83 | 86.6 | 104 | 1 |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 4 | 211 | 211.00 | 139.7 | 127 | 1 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 8 | 204 | 40.80 | 95.8 | 44 | 0 |
| Tom Blundell | New Zealand | 1 | 186 | 186.00 | 63.7 | 186 | 1 |
| FH Allen | New Zealand | 7 | 181 | 25.86 | 123.1 | 60 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | Ireland | 5 | 179 | 44.75 | 70.5 | 73 | 0 |
Most wickets in Ireland vs New Zealand matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 8 | 15 | 19.67 | 5.67 | 5/50 |
| Josh Little | Ireland | 7 | 14 | 20.00 | 7.78 | 4/35 |
| Ish Sodhi | New Zealand | 7 | 12 | 20.17 | 5.98 | 3/21 |
| Blair Tickner | New Zealand | 6 | 11 | 30.45 | 6.05 | 5/76 |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 5 | 10 | 15.00 | 5.11 | 4/14 |
| Matthew Henry | New Zealand | 4 | 10 | 20.60 | 5.57 | 4/68 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 7 | 10 | 27.60 | 5.87 | 3/66 |
| NG Smith | New Zealand | 2 | 8 | 11.62 | 3.21 | 6/40 |
| Craig Young | Ireland | 7 | 8 | 44.25 | 7.72 | 2/34 |
| C Campher | Ireland | 6 | 6 | 28.17 | 6.26 | 3/49 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Ireland won | New Zealand won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Cricket Club | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| The Village | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Malahide | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Providence Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adelaide Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent Bridge | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ireland vs New Zealand head to head record?
12 matches: Ireland won 0, New Zealand won 12, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2007–2026).
Who won the last Ireland vs New Zealand match?
New Zealand won by an innings and 79 runs (27 May 2026).
What is the highest score in Ireland vs New Zealand matches?
490/8 by New Zealand on 27 May 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in Ireland vs New Zealand matches?
Harry Tector (Ireland), 275 runs in 9 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Ireland vs New Zealand matches?
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), 15 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.