Top scorers in Ireland vs South Africa T20I matches at Tony Ireland Stadium are defined by a limited sample size, with only two T20I matches recorded at the venue since 2016.
The ground hosted its first T20I on February 7, 2016, and its most recent on February 9, 2016. Ireland is the most active team at the venue, having played in both matches.
Overview
The Tony Ireland Stadium has served as a venue for international T20 cricket since 2016. According to Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, the ground has hosted 2 matches within the T20I format. The first recorded match at this venue took place on 2016-02-07, with the most recent match occurring on 2016-02-09. Ireland is the most active team at the stadium, having played in both available matches.
Statistical records from these encounters highlight specific performance benchmarks. The highest team total recorded at the Tony Ireland Stadium is 116/8, achieved by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-09. Conversely, the lowest team total is 89/9, also by Papua New Guinea, recorded during the opening match on 2016-02-07. Individual batting performances are led by SW Poynter, who scored the highest individual score of 35 runs on 2016-02-07. In the bowling department, P Raho recorded the best figures with 3/11 on the same date.
What is the highest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The Tony Ireland Stadium has hosted a limited number of T20I fixtures, with statistical records from these encounters highlighting specific performance benchmarks. According to Cricsheet data, the venue has seen two matches in total, both taking place in February 2016. The highest team total recorded at this ground is 116/8, achieved by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-09. This score represents the peak batting output among the teams that have competed at the stadium during the documented period.
Conversely, the lowest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium is 89/9, also set by Papua New Guinea. This performance occurred on 2016-02-07, just two days prior to the highest total record. The narrow margin between the venue's highest and lowest team scores reflects the compact nature of the T20I sample size at this location. Ireland remains the most active team at the venue, having participated in both recorded matches.
Individual performances at the stadium are similarly constrained by the small dataset. The highest individual batting score is 35 runs, scored by SW Poynter on 2016-02-07. In the bowling department, the best figures recorded are 3/11, achieved by P Raho on the same date. These statistics define the current record books for Tony Ireland Stadium in T20I cricket, with no other matches or scores documented in the available Cricsheet records.
What is the lowest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
Among the team totals recorded, the lowest score is 89/9 by Papua New Guinea. This performance occurred on 2016-02-07. In contrast, the highest team total at the stadium is 116/8, also achieved by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-09. The margin between the highest and lowest team totals is 27 runs, reflecting the close scoring patterns in these two matches.
Ireland is the most active team at the Tony Ireland Stadium, having played in both recorded matches. This makes Ireland the primary host in terms of match frequency. The venue's T20I history is thus closely tied to Ireland's early international fixtures, with Papua New Guinea serving as the sole opponent in these two games.
Who holds the highest individual score at Tony Ireland Stadium?
Who holds the highest individual score at Tony Ireland Stadium?
Individual batting performances at Tony Ireland Stadium are defined by the limited volume of T20I cricket played on the surface. The venue has hosted only two matches in the format, both taking place in February 2016. This small sample size constrains the range of statistical outliers available for analysis.
The highest individual batting score recorded at the ground is 35 runs. This milestone was achieved by SW Poynter during the match held on 2016-02-07. Poynter's innings stands as the peak individual contribution in the batting department for the venue's T20I history.
The context of this record is shaped by the overall team totals observed during the same period. The highest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium is 116/8, set by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-09. Conversely, the lowest team total is 89/9, also by Papua New Guinea, recorded on 2016-02-07. These figures indicate that batting returns at the venue have been moderate, with team scores rarely exceeding the 110-run mark.
Bowling performances at the stadium have shown greater variance than batting. The best bowling figures recorded are 3/11 by P Raho on 2016-02-07. Raho's spell represents the most economical and wicket-taking performance in the venue's T20I record books.
Ireland is the most active team at Tony Ireland Stadium, having participated in both matches held there. The venue's T20I history is confined to the 2016 window, with the first match occurring on 2016-02-07 and the most recent on 2016-02-09. No other teams have matched Ireland's frequency of appearances at this specific ground in the format.
Who holds the best bowling figures at Tony Ireland Stadium?
Bowling performances at the Tony Ireland Stadium have shown greater consistency in the available T20I records. The best bowling figures at this venue are 3/11, achieved by P Raho. This performance occurred during the match played on 2016-02-07. The economy rate and wicket count reflect the tight nature of the contest on that day. No other bowler has surpassed these figures in the two matches recorded at the ground.
The context of this record is shaped by the limited sample size of T20I encounters at the stadium. Only two matches have been played, both involving Papua New Guinea as the opposing side. The first match took place on 2016-02-07, and the second followed on 2016-02-09. These dates mark the entire span of T20I history at the venue so far. The scarcity of games means that individual records are based on a small number of opportunities.
Among the team totals recorded, the lowest score was 89/9 by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-07. This low total provided favorable conditions for bowlers, contributing to Raho's impressive figures. The highest team total at the stadium was 116/8, also by Papua New Guinea, in the subsequent match on 2016-02-09. The difference between these two scores highlights the variability in batting performance across the two days. Ireland remains the most active team at the venue, having participated in both matches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The highest team total is 116/8 by Papua New Guinea, set on February 9, 2016.
What is the lowest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The lowest team total is 89/9 by Papua New Guinea, recorded on February 7, 2016.
Who holds the highest individual score at Tony Ireland Stadium?
SW Poynter holds the highest individual batting score with 35 runs, scored on February 7, 2016.
Who holds the best bowling figures at Tony Ireland Stadium?
P Raho holds the best bowling figures with 3/11, achieved on February 7, 2016.
When did the first T20I take place at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The first T20I match at Tony Ireland Stadium took place on February 7, 2016.
Summary
Tony Ireland Stadium has hosted 2 T20I matches, with the first played on February 7, 2016, and the most recent on February 9, 2016. The highest team total is 116/8 by Papua New Guinea, while the lowest is 89/9 by the same team. SW Poynter holds the highest individual score of 35, and P Raho holds the best bowling figures of 3/11.