New Zealand tour of Ireland 2026

New Zealand tour of Ireland 2026

May 27, 2026 - May 30, 2026 · Format:Test · Matches 1 · Teams 2

New Zealand tour Ireland for a historic one-off Test at Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast from May 27-30, 2026. This four-day match marks New Zealand's first Test on Irish soil and serves as preparation for their subsequent three-Test series in England.

The fixture is not part of the World Test Championship cycle, allowing both teams to experiment with squad selections. Ireland will aim to challenge a strong New Zealand side featuring returning stars Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson.

Top Run Scorers

1. Tom Blundell
Tom Blundell NZ · Test
186 Runs
2. Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra NZ · Test
121 Runs
3. Dean Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft NZ · Test
98 Runs

Top Wicket Takers

1. Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith NZ · Test
8 Wkts
2. Blair Tickner
Blair Tickner NZ · Test
6 Wkts
3. Mark Adair
Mark Adair IRE · Test
3 Wkts

Wickets Zone

28
Series Wickets Counter
18 Caught
4 LBW
3 Bowled
2 Run Out
1 Retired Out

Boundary Tracker

103
4's Counter
9
6's Counter
Last Four Reuben Wilson (IRE)
Last Six Lorcan Tucker (IRE)