Q1. Where can I watch the UAE vs IRE live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between the United Arab Emirates and Ireland in T20Is?

United Arab Emirates holds the upper hand in the last five T20I head-to-head meetings against Ireland

UAE vs IRE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st T20I?

Q: Q2. Who will win today’s UAE vs IRE live T20I match?

According to our today match prediction, Ireland are the favourites to win this encounter

The United Arab Emirates will face Ireland in the first T20I of the Ireland tour of the United Arab Emirates 2026, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Ground, Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is going to return to the T20 format after almost four months. The captain, Muhammad Waseem, is confident that the team can start their season well. Nonetheless, Ireland is coming into the series with a lot of confidence having defeated Italy in a three-match T20I series played in the UAE.

Captain Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, Rohan Chopra, Mayank Kumar, and Asif Khan are the key players for the Irish side to perform well in this match, while the home side will be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Benjamin Calitz to score the runs.

Also Read: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates, 1st T20I: UAE vs IRE, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details

UAE vs IRE Match Details

Match: United Arab Emirates vs Ireland, 1st T20I
Date: 29th January 2026
Time: 8.00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Ground, Dubai
Live Streaming: FanCode

UAE vs IRE Weather Report

Temperature	21°C
Rain Possibility	01%
Average 1st innings Score	150
Best Suited For	Bowling

Pitch Report - Dubai International Cricket Ground

Balanced wicket
Large boundaries
Chasing team advantage due to the dew

Top Batters to Watch – UAE vs IRE

Paul Stirling (IRE): 3866 runs in T20I
Lorcan Tucker (IRE): 1541 runs in T20I
Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 3184 runs in T20I

Top Bowlers to Watch – UAE vs IRE

Joshua Little (IRE): 82 wickets in T20I
Junaid Siddique (UAE): 113 wickets in T20I
Craig Young (IRE): 87 wickets in T20I

UAE vs IRE Recent Form

Team	Last 5 Matches
UAE	L, L, L, W, W
IRE	L, W, W, L, L

UAE vs IRE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UAE Bat First

Powerplay Score: 40–45
Predicted Total: 140-145
Match Result: IRE to win

Scenario 2: If IRE Bat First

Powerplay Score: 45–50
Predicted Total: 155–165
Match Result: IRE to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team	Players
UAE	Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu
IRE	Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team	Players
UAE	Rohan Chopra, Asif Khan
IRE	Ross Adair, Harry Tector

UAE vs IRE Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates

Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Rohan Chopra, Mayank Kumar, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali and Saghir Khan.

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Benjamin Calitz, Matthew Humphreys, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Gareth Delaney and George Dockrell.

UAE vs IRE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our UAE vs IRE today match prediction, Ireland are the favourites to win the 1st T20I. The likes of Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector will be key players to watch out for.