Tony Ireland Stadium hosted two T20I matches in February 2016, featuring Ireland against the United Arab Emirates and Papua New Guinea. The venue recorded a highest team total of 116/8 and a lowest team total of 89/9 during this short T20I window.
SW Poynter scored the highest individual batting score of 35, while P Raho claimed the best bowling figures of 3/11. Ireland was the most active team at the venue, participating in both matches.
Overview
Tony Ireland Stadium has served as a venue for T20 International cricket, with ball-by-ball data from Cricsheet documenting the matches played at this ground. The available records indicate that the stadium hosted T20I fixtures starting in 2016. According to the statistical data, the venue recorded 21 T20I matches between 2016-02-07 and 2023-11-30. This period covers the early years of T20I expansion, providing a snapshot of the venue's usage during that timeframe. The data highlights Namibia as the most frequent participant at Tony Ireland Stadium, with 11 appearances recorded in the dataset. This frequency suggests the ground has been a key location for Namibian T20I campaigns during the documented period.
The data also identifies Ireland as the most active team at Tony Ireland Stadium, with 2 matches recorded in the dataset. This information complements the broader statistics regarding team participation and performance at the ground. The records for Tony Ireland Stadium are limited to the specific matches and statistics provided by the Cricsheet data, offering a focused view of the venue's T20I history. The absence of additional data points means that the statistical overview is confined to the documented matches and performances. This approach ensures that the information presented is accurate and directly supported by the available records. The venue's role in T20I cricket is thus defined by these specific statistical milestones and team appearances.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The statistical profile of Tony Ireland Stadium includes two recorded T20I matches, both taking place in February 2016. The highest team total at this venue is 116/8, set by Papua New Guinea on 2016-02-09. This score represents the peak batting performance among the limited fixtures held at the ground during this period.
Conversely, the lowest team total recorded at Tony Ireland Stadium is 89/9, also achieved by Papua New Guinea. This innings occurred on 2016-02-07, just two days prior to their highest score. The narrow margin between the venue's highest and lowest totals highlights the consistency of scoring patterns during these early T20I encounters.
Individual performances during these matches contributed to the team records. SW Poynter recorded the highest individual batting score of 35 runs on 2016-02-07. In the bowling department, P Raho delivered the best figures with 3 wickets for 11 runs on the same date. These individual milestones are tied to the specific match on 2016-02-07, which saw Papua New Guinea post their lowest team total.
Ireland stands as the most active team at Tony Ireland Stadium, having played two matches at the venue. The first match date recorded is 2016-02-07, with the most recent match occurring on 2016-02-09. All statistical records for this venue are derived from these two specific fixtures, providing a concise dataset for analyzing team and individual performances in T20I cricket at this location.
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
On the bowling front, P Raho recorded the best figures with 3 wickets for 11 runs (3/11) in the same match on 2016-02-07. These figures represent the most economical and impactful bowling performance at the stadium in T20I cricket. The combination of Poynter’s batting and Raho’s bowling highlights the key individual contributions during Ireland’s early T20I fixtures at this venue.
Match frequency and team participation
The Tony Ireland Stadium hosted a limited number of T20I encounters, with the dataset recording exactly two matches at this venue. The first recorded contest took place on 2016-02-07, followed by a second match on 2016-02-09. These two games constitute the complete set of T20I fixtures documented for this location within the provided statistical scope.
Ireland emerges as the most active team at the venue, participating in both of the recorded matches. This equal participation highlights the bilateral nature of the early T20I series held at the ground. No other team appears in the match count for this specific venue in the dataset, underscoring the concentrated schedule involving the Irish side.
The statistical profile of the venue is defined by these two specific dates. The gap between the first and last recorded match is just two days, indicating a short, intensive period of T20I activity. This brief window of play contrasts with venues that host multiple seasons of league cricket, reflecting the stadium's role in specific bilateral series rather than long-term tournament hosting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The highest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium is 116/8 by Papua New Guinea, recorded on 2016-02-09.
What is the lowest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium?
The lowest team total at Tony Ireland Stadium is 89/9 by Papua New Guinea, recorded on 2016-02-07.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at Tony Ireland Stadium?
SW Poynter holds the highest individual batting score at Tony Ireland Stadium, with 35 runs scored on 2016-02-07.
Who holds the best bowling figures at Tony Ireland Stadium?
P Raho holds the best bowling figures at Tony Ireland Stadium, with 3/11 recorded on 2016-02-07.
How many T20I matches have been played at Tony Ireland Stadium?
A total of 2 T20I matches have been played at Tony Ireland Stadium, with the first match on 2016-02-07 and the most recent on 2016-02-09.
Summary
Tony Ireland Stadium hosted 2 T20I matches in February 2016. The highest team total was 116/8 by Papua New Guinea, and the lowest was 89/9 by Papua New Guinea. SW Poynter scored the highest individual batting score of 35, and P Raho took the best bowling figures of 3/11.