Andrew Balbirnie's injury update

The following update is provided regarding Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie following yesterday’s T20 International against UAE, and regarding changes to the match times of the two warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Waseem ton trumps Stirling-O’Brien stand to give UAE series win

United Arab Emirates claimed a series-sealing seven-wicket win off the back of a special century from Muhammad Waseem and a resilient bowling performance, despite a strong Irish start.

Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul lead Ireland Women to dominant win over Zimbabwe to take series lead

Irish openers Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul hit their second century-partnership in as many matches as Ireland dominated the third one-day international against Zimbabwe, recording an eight wicket victory

Ireland’s Curtis Campher speaks about Men's T20 World Cup, overcoming injury and franchise cricket

Ireland’s Curtis Campher speaks about Men's T20 World Cup, overcoming injury and franchise cricket

Five Irish players given approval to be involved in Abu Dhabi T10

Cricket Ireland has granted approval for five centrally-contracted players to take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Dream11 European Cricket Championship: England XI beat Belgium in Final to become ECC 2021 T10 Champions

Dream11 European Cricket Championship: England XI beat Belgium in Final to become ECC 2021 T10 Champions

UAE level series with 54-run win over Ireland

Debutant Akif Raja and leg-spinner Palaniapan Meiyappan shared seven wickets as UAE dominated Ireland in the second of three T20Is to secure a 54-run win.

Ireland name final T20 World Cup squad

Selectors have revealed the final 15 players that will form Ireland Men’s ICC World T20 World Cup squad.

Stirling, O'Brien lead Ireland to victory after Campher stars with the ball in 1st T20I against UAE

A disciplined bowling performance followed by a 90-run opening stand between Paul Stirling and Kevin O’Brien helped Ireland to a seven-wicket win in the first of three T20Is against the UAE.

Dream11 European Cricket Championship - Oval of Cártama - Spain Champion's Week Day 3 Round Up

Dream11 European Cricket Championship - Oval of Cártama - Spain Champion's Week Day 3 Round Up

Harry Tector reflects on first warm-up match ahead of Men's T20 World Cup

Irish batter Harry Tector admits the Ireland Men’s side is still adjusting to conditions, but believes that there were enough positives to come from yesterday’s warm-up game against Scotland to build on ahead of the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Laura Delany rues loss in Game One but determined to build on performance against Zimbabwe

Ireland Women’s cricket team captain Laura Delany may have hit her highest international score in yesterday’s first one-day international against Zimbabwe, but the loss has only encouraged her and her teammates to re-double their efforts moving into the second match starting tomorrow at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe Women claim first ODI win despite Laura Delany heroics with the bat

Despite Ireland captain Laura Delany hitting her highest score in One-Day Internationals, Zimbabwe came out on top by four wickets

Scotland chase down target after Irish middle order post competitive total

A blazing half-century from Scotland opener George Munsey laid the platform for a five-wicket victory in the opening warm-up game on Ireland’s tour of the UAE, which culminates in the T20 World Cup later this month.

Ben White relishing cricket life ahead of Men’s T20 World Cup

The Ireland Men’s T20 World Cup squad has completed its six-day mandatory quarantine and have been training in exceptional heat for the last three days, but leg-spinner Ben White has found the opportunity enjoyable as the squad prepares for Tuesday’s first warm-up game against Scotland.

Cricket Ireland unveils new Men's T20 World Cup shirt and sponsor

Cricket Ireland today unveiled its new T20 playing shirt for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and Exchange22 as its ‘Primary Sponsor of the Men’s Senior International Team’ at the upcoming tournament.

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2021: Fixtures Schedule, Teams , Player Squads, Venues – All you need to Know

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2021: Fixtures Schedule, Teams , Player Squads, Venues – All you need to Know

Wilson, Porterfield added to T20 World Cup coaching staff

Cricket Ireland today confirmed two additional coaches have been added to the support staff of the Ireland Men’s T20 World Cup squad which is currently in hotel quarantine in Dubai.

Ireland Under-19s Men’s side qualify for 2022 Under-19 World Cup with win over Scotland

For the second consecutive match, Lisburn’s Matthew Humphreys starred for Ireland Under-19s Men’s team as they defeated Scotland convincingly by 78 runs

DafaNews Summer T20 Bash 2021: Teams, Fixtures Schedule - All you need to Know

DafaNews Summer T20 Bash 2021: Teams, Fixtures Schedule - All you need to Know

Ireland Women's squad for tour of Zimbabwe announced

Ireland Women’s cricket team will travel to Zimbabwe next month to play a four-match One-Day International series, with selectors announcing a 15-player squad for the highly anticipated tour.

Ireland Men to play three T20Is against UAE in Dubai ahead of the T20 World Cup

Cricket Ireland today confirmed they will play a warm-up match against Scotland and a three-match T20 International series against UAE at the ICC Academy in Dubai as part of a preparation camp ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in October.

Jack Dickson stars as Ireland Under-19s bounce back with victory over Jersey at world cup qualifiers

Instonians’ Jack Dickson hit an unbeaten century as Ireland Under-19s men’s team bounced back from Sunday’s defeat to beat Jersey today at the ICC Under-19s World Cup European Qualifier.

North West Warriors cruise to title with big win over Leinster Lightning

The North West Warriors have won their first-ever Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy with a comprehensive 8-wicket win over Leinster Lightning today at Comber.

Matt Ford and Gareth Delany lead Munster Reds to big win over table-topping Warriors

Matt Ford and Gareth Delany lead Munster Reds to big win over table-topping Warriors

Ireland Under-19s Men's squad head to Spain for World Cup Qualifier

Final preparations have been completed and Ireland’s Under-19s men’s side is set to fly to Spain tomorrow to compete in the ICC Under-19s Men’s World Cup Qualifier Europe – with a place at the 2022 Under-19s World Cup in the West Indies on the line.

Ireland finish series on a high after McBrine and Little star with the ball

A disciplined performance in the field saw Ireland cruise to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI of the DafaNews series.

Ireland's Eimear Richardson named ICC Player of the Month

Ireland all-rounder Eimear Richardson has been named world cricket’s Player of the Month for August by the International Cricket Council.

Match abandoned after superb Ireland batting performance

Persistent rain forced an abandonment of the second match of the World Cup Super League series between Ireland and Zimbabwe.

Ireland names provisional squad for T20 World Cup

Cricket Ireland today announced an 18-player provisional squad that will travel to the ICC T20 World Cup in October.

Zimbabwe claim first win in DafaNews ODI Series

Ireland slipped to a 38-run defeat in the first game of the World Cup Super League series against Zimbabwe

Shane Getkate to replace Curtis Campher in Ireland's World Cup Super League squad

Cricket Ireland today confirmed that Curtis Campher will miss the three-match World Cup Super League series against Zimbabwe starting on Wednesday with an injury, with Shane Getkate to come in as replacement within the 15-man squad.

Zimbabwe won a last-ball, low-scoring thriller in the final men’s T20 International against Ireland, but the hosts claimed a 3-2 series win.

Zimbabwe won a last-ball, low-scoring thriller in the final men’s T20 International against Ireland, but the hosts claimed a 3-2 series win.

Barry McCarthy and Aaron Cawley added to Ireland Wolves squad

Ireland’s Barry McCarthy and Munster Reds’ Aaron Cawley have been added to the Ireland Wolves squad ahead of Monday’s game against Zimbabwe XI at Belmont in Belfast.

Neil Rock on his debut for Ireland and the series so far

Following a record-breaking win for Ireland yesterday that saw Ireland Men win their first-ever bilateral T20 International series against a Full Member, wicketkeeper Neil Rock was speaking about his first series playing for the senior side and his hopes for a big finish to the series.

Mark Adair's career-best puts icing on the cake after Irish batters dominate in fourth T20I against Zimbabwe

Mark Adair's career-best puts icing on the cake after Irish batters dominate in fourth T20I against Zimbabwe

Shane Getkate on the T20I series, career-best figures and the North West crowds

With the DafaNews T20I Cup poised at 1-1 with three games to play, Ireland all-rounder Shane Getkate was talking after training today about the series so far, his bowling and the support and energy that the North West crowds bring to a game.

Eimear Richardson named Player of the Tournament as Ireland Women finish in style

Ireland all-rounder Eimear Richardson was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier after scoring 53 and taking 1-22 today as Ireland secured 2nd place in the tournament.

Kevin O’Brien runs Zimbabwe ragged to claim series-levelling victory

A sparkling Kevin O’Brien half-century, his first for Ireland in 31 innings and nearly two years, laid the platform for a series-levelling win in the DafaNews T20 series against Zimbabwe at Clontarf.

Ireland Women produce dominant display with the ball to beat France in Qualifier

Ireland produced a dominant display with the ball to defeat France and maintain second place in the ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier tournament.

Zimbabwe hold nerve to claim first T20I in low-scoring thriller

A fine bowling display from Zimbabwe helped the visitors secure a three-run win over Ireland in a low-scoring thriller to go 1-0 up in the DafaNews T20I Cup.

Scotland Women take pole position in World Cup qualifier with win over Ireland

Scotland’s women have moved into pole position to qualify for the global qualifying tournament for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after a victory over Ireland, their second win in as many days, took them to the top of the standings at the European qualifying event in La Manga, Spain.

Gaby Lewis makes history as Ireland start Qualifier tournament with big win

Gaby Lewis became the first Irish woman to score a century in T20 International cricket as Ireland registered a 164-run win over Germany in the opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier today.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2021: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2021: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know

Ireland's assistant coach Stuart Barnes steps down

Cricket Ireland has today confirmed Assistant Coach and National Bowling Lead Stuart Barnes will step down from his role after the upcoming Zimbabwe series for personal reasons, with former Irish international Ryan Eagleson appointed to the interim national bowling coach for the upcoming T20 World Cup in October.

William McClintock on the behind-the-scenes work pushing his game forward ahead of Zimbabwe series

Big-hitting North West Warriors and Donemana batter William McClintock was delighted to be called-up to the Ireland Men’s T20 international squad last month, but knows that more hard work on his game is needed as he pushes his bid to fulfil his dream of making his Ireland debut.

Amy Hunter called up as replacement for T20 World Cup European Qualifier

Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that 15-year old Amy Hunter has been called up to the Ireland Women’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier in Spain

Battle of the underdogs in Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup Men’s Final

On paper it looked like the unlikeliest of finalist combinations, but this Sunday Cork Harlequins and Brigade Cricket Club – both considered two underdogs in their respective semi-finals - will battle out the final of the men’s Clear Currency All Ireland T20 Cup.

Ireland squads announced for the men's series against Zimbabwe

Cricket Ireland has today announced the Ireland Men’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming fixtures against Zimbabwe, in addition the Ireland Wolves squad has been named for the one-off match between the two white-ball series.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 schedule announced

Oman will take on Papua New Guinea in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on 17 October while the Super 12 stage commences with a fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Graham Kennedy interview as Irish senior squad complete training camp at Millfield School

The Ireland Men’s senior squad have today completed a training camp as part of preparations for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe at Millfield School in Somerset, and uncapped left-arm spinning all-rounder Graham Kennedy has been discussing the week and his last month being part of the senior men’s set-up.

Lorcan Tucker interview as Irish senior squad training at Millfield School

The Ireland Men’s senior squad have been preparing for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe with a training camp at Millfield School in Somerset, and first-team wicket keeper Lorcan Tucker has been enjoying the facilities and a break from playing after the South Africa series to take stock of his game.

Gaby Lewis becomes Ireland's second player to join Southern Brave in The Hundred

Ireland’s Gaby Lewis has been signed by the Southern Brave to join its squad in The Hundred for the remainder of the competition.

Ireland Women's squad announced for T20 World Cup European Qualifier

Cricket Ireland has today announced a 14-player Ireland Women’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier in Spain – the tournament to be played between 26-31 August 2021.

Scorchers on fire on all cylinders as they wrap-up title at Oak Hill

The Scorchers win both games at Oak Hill, but Typhoons show great fight in the second game which resulted in this year’s first Super Series, Super Over.

George Dockrell handed full-time playing contract

Cricket Ireland has today announced that Ireland Men’s international George Dockrell has been given a full-time playing contract.

Head Coach Graham Ford talks about Ireland Men's prospects

Cricket Ireland has today announced a new fixture schedule for Ireland Men’s eight-match multi-format series against Zimbabwe that was postponed a fortnight ago.

Netherlands claim win in final T20I: Ireland claim overall series win

Netherlands Women recorded a historic first-ever win over Ireland in the fourth and final T20 International of the series against Ireland at Malahide today.

Ireland romp to victory led by an unbeaten Gaby Lewis half-century

A Player of the Match half-century from Ireland’s Gaby Lewis saw Ireland register an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 International Challenge with a six-wicket win over Netherlands at Malahide today.

Laura Delany leads Ireland to victory in first T20I against Netherlands

Laura Delany, captain of the Ireland Women’s cricket team hit a sublime 61 – her maiden international half-century – as her side completed a dominant 28-run win in the first T20 International

Ed Joyce praises the influence of Richardson and Waldron

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Ed Joyce has welcomed the positive impact of returning senior squad members Eimear Richardson and Mary Waldron on younger members of his side, as the players complete their final preparations ahead of the Netherlands T20 series starting at 4pm today.

South Africa power past Ireland to clean sweep DafaNews Cup T20I Series

South Africa power past Ireland to clean sweep DafaNews Cup T20I Series

How To Attend, Watch and Follow: Ireland Women v Netherlands Women T20 International Series

Monday 26 July 2021 sees the Ireland Women’s cricket team start an all-important four-match T20 International series against Netherlands at Malahide.

Statement on Zimbabwe Men's tour to Ireland

Cricket Ireland today has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Men's tour to Ireland will be rescheduled from its original dates.

Lara Maritz talks about the Netherlands challenge, her time in Australia and her future ambitions

Ahead of next week’s four-match T20 International series against Netherlands, Ireland’s Lara Maritz has been talking about the upcoming fixtures, her time in Australia - and her ambitions for her game and for her development work in the sport.

Barry McCarthy talks about the learnings from first T20I, return of crowds and his batting record

Ahead of the final training session at Stormont before tomorrow’s second T20 International against South Africa, paceman Barry McCarthy sat down to talk about the takeaways from first match, enjoying the return of spectators to games and hopes his batting performance on Monday can be the platform for improved and more consistent performances over coming years.

Mark Adair on memories of Stormont as Ireland prepare for T20I against South Africa

Following Ireland’s loss in the first T20 International against South Africa on Monday, the action now moves from Malahide to Stormont – a place all-rounder Mark Adair has very fond memories.

Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I: South Africa too good for Ireland at the Village

Ireland vs South Africa, 1st T20I: South Africa too good for Ireland at the Village

Ireland vs South Africa 1st T20I Preview: Proteas try to maintain focus amid unrest back home

Three more matches, and the South African contingent will be home after more than two months on the road.

Ireland vs South Africa, 3rd ODI

Ireland vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Simi Singh hits maiden ODI century, but South Africa triumph to level the DafaNews Cup series

Craig Young reveals secret to his form as Ireland eye an historic series win

Ireland Men’s in-form paceman Craig Young revealed a simple change in his warm-up prior to games has made a positive change to his performances over the last year, as Captain Andrew Balbirnie looks ahead to the possibility of a historic series win.

Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI Preview: With unassailable lead, Ireland eye a piece of history

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said after their maiden loss to Ireland in ODIs that the visitors had not taken Balbirnie & Co lightly.

CoinDCX becomes the Official Jersey Sponsor for Ireland Cricket Team

CoinDCX becomes the Official Jersey Sponsor for Ireland Cricket Team

Ireland vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Ireland beat lacklustre South Africa by 43 runs

Andrew Balbirnie delivered a captain’s knock as Ireland Men pulled off their first-ever victory over South Africa in the second game of the DafaNews Cup ODI series at Malahide..

Ireland Women's squad announced for Netherlands series

Cricket Ireland has today announced a 14-player Ireland Women’s squad for the upcoming international series against Netherlands at Malahide – the series will involve four T20 Internationals played between 26-30 July 2021.

Ireland vs South Africa 2nd ODI Preview: South Africa seek Super League points against motivated hosts

Ireland vs South Africa 2nd ODI Preview: South Africa seek Super League points against motivated hosts

Rain mars fascinating encounter after Balbirnie and Porterfield lead the way with bat against South Africa

Ireland Men laid a strong platform in the first game of the DafaNews ODI Series against South Africa before rain brought about an early end to the first men’s international match played in Ireland

Ireland vs South Africa 1st ODI Preview: Ireland look to produce A game against in-form Proteas

The Andrew Balbirnie-led side will have to be on the top of their game to challenge South Africa who are coming on the back of a thrilling 3-2 series victory against West Indies, albeit in the T20 format.

Ireland Men's cricket team unveil new shirt sponsors

As the first home internationals of 2021 get underway for Ireland Men's cricket team, the Men in Green will be sporting a number of new sponsors on their jerseys - the front of the jersey will feature ‘CoinDCX’ (the cryptocurrency exchange), while online fantasy gaming brand ‘Playing11’ and sports marketers ‘ITW’ will feature on the shirt sleeves.

Balbirnie welcomes the return of men’s home internationals with Ireland v South Africa series

Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie welcomed the return of men’s international cricket in Ireland – the first such matches since September 2019 – as tickets go on general sale for the upcoming One-Day International and T20 International matches against South Africa at Malahide and Stormont.

Ireland Men's squad announced for South Africa ODI and T20I series

Cricket Ireland has today announced a One-Day International squad and a T20 International squad for next month’s home fixtures against South Africa.

North West Warriors hold off late Northern Knights charge to win by 1 run; PJ Moor slays Leinster Lightning

A dramatic 1-run victory for the North West Warriors and a brilliant 95* from PJ Moor headlined the first day of the second Inter-Provincial T20 Festival at Bready Cricket Club today.

Euro T20 Slam postponed for 2021 due to COVID

The Board of the Euro T20 Slam has confirmed that complications caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and scheduling complexities mean that a pathway forward for a 2021 launch is no longer viable.

Ireland Women to take on Netherlands Women in July

Cricket Ireland has today announced a four match T20 International series against Netherlands Women to be played at Malahide in late July, ahead of the all-important ICC Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August.

Leinster Lightning Announce 13-Man IP20 Squad for Bready

The LHW Financial Planning Leinster Lightning today announce a 13-man panel to take part in the second IP20 Festival Weekend at Bready Cricket Club starting on Friday June 25th with a tie against the Munster Reds at 4pm.

Ben White spins Knights to victory, but the Warriors top the table after the first T20 Festival weekend

Northern Knights’ legspinner Ben White claimed a maiden five-wicket haul, but the North West Warriors finished the first Inter-Provincial T20 Festival on top of the table today at Pembroke Cricket Club.

Lightning Crash to Second Defeat of IP20 Weekend in Thriller

The Leinster Lightning fell to a crushing 1-wicket defeat against the North West Warriors in their final IP20 Festival match of the Pembroke weekend.

IP T20 Cup: Lightning crashes, Warriors wane as two upset wins light up the T20 Festival

Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Cup: Lightning crashes, Warriors wane as two upset wins light up the T20 Festival

Lightning Defeated in Knights Joust - Inter-Provincial 20-Over Trophy

The Leinster Lightning fell to a 22-run defeat against the Northern Knights in the IP20 Festival at Pembroke on Saturday.

Big wins for Leinster Lightning and North West Warriors on first day of T20 Festival

Leinster Lightning signalled their intent to dominate the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy by convincingly beating Munster Reds in the morning match at Pembroke...

Bonus Point 7-Wicket Victory for the Lightning Opens IP20 Festival

The Leinster Lightning got the InterProvincial Festival weekend off to the best possible start as they cruised to a 7-wicket victory over the Munster Reds at Pembroke on Friday.

Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket

15 years after Kevin O’Brien stepped onto the field at Stormont to play in his first One Day International for Ireland, the legendary all-rounder has called time on his 50-over international career, leaving behind a record-breaking and enviable playing history that has made him a household name around the cricket world.

Ireland T20Is against Zimbabwe confirmed

It has been confirmed that the Ireland Men’s cricket team will play two additional T20 Internationals against Zimbabwe in August, while a change to the playing schedule for the South Africa series will see two fixture dates move.

Leinster Lightning has announced their squad for the IP20 Festival Weekend at Pembroke Cricket Club

Leinster Lightning has announced their squad for the IP20 Festival Weekend at Pembroke Cricket Club

Ireland Women announce XI to face North West Thunder

Cricket Ireland will send a 13-player senior women’s squad to Manchester to take on the North West Thunder at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground on 1 July 2021.

William Porterfield leads North West Warriors to victory over Munster Reds

An outstanding batting performance from William Porterfield led the North West Warriors to victory

Ava Canning signs with Ireland Senior Women's Performance Squad

Cricket Ireland has today announced that Ava Canning has been offered a non-retainer contract and has joined the senior women’s performance squad.

Ireland beaten by resurgent Dutch in third ODI

A resurgent Dutch side came back from their eight-wicket mauling in Game 2 to record a comfortable four-wicket win over Ireland in the third and final ODI of the series at SV Kampong in Utrecht today.

Scorchers claim Arachas Super 50 Cup title in style

Half-centuries from Gaby Lewis and Player of the Match Shauna Kavanagh led the way for the Scorchers victory today, wrapping up the Arachas Super 50 Cup title 4-1 at Pembroke Cricket Club today.

Ireland captain Balbirnie urges side to finish the series on a high

Following Friday’s comprehensive comeback win over the Netherlands in the second ODI, Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie wants his side to complete the series on a high

Ireland's bowlers rip through Netherlands in an eight-wicket win

Pacemen Josh Little and Craig Young demolished the Netherlands top order, before Paul Stirling and captain Andrew Balbirnie led Ireland Men’s cricket team to a professional 8-wicket win over the Netherlands in the second ODI at SV Kampong in Utrecht today.

Gareth Delany to undergo knee surgery

Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Irish international Gareth Delany will undergo surgery following a medical assessment on his injured knee.

Clear Currency named title sponsor for NEW Women's Ireland club competition

Ireland captain Balbirnie seeks a more positive approach in Game Two

After the disappointment of yesterday’s dramatic one-run loss to the Netherlands, Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie had the squad back in the nets today to refine their tactics and approach for the second match in the series tomorrow.

Josh Little is up for the challenge against Netherlands

Left-arm pace bowlers are highly sought after in international cricket – the variation they can provide to any attack in line and the angle of delivery can often break the rhythm of batters, and when combined that with the ability to generate unexpected bounce at speed, it can be the recipe for disaster for even the world’s best.

Cricket Ireland Future Series launched to create national opportunity for Ireland's best emerging talent

Cricket Ireland has today launched a new Emerging Talent competition – including a new logo - to complement the men’s Inter-Provincial Series that will strengthen the talent pathway

Gaby Lewis century for Scorchers clinches Arachas Super 50 Cup title

A maiden century by Irish international and Scorchers captain Gaby Lewis led her side to the Arachas Super 50 Cup title after beating the Typhoons by 140 runs at Malahide Cricket Club.

Gareth Delany withdraws from upcoming tour, Ben White called up

Gareth Delany has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland Men’s squad for World Cup Super League fixtures against Netherlands after sustaining a knee injury. Ben White has been called up as his replacement.

Ireland Tour of Netherlands 2021: Fixtures, Player Squads – All you need to Know

The Ireland Tour of the Netherlands 2021 will consist of 3 ODIs played between June 4th – June 9th 2021 in Utrecht

Ireland Women finish in style with 6 wicket victory

A Player of the Match batting display by Gaby Lewis and another outstanding bowling performance by Player of the Series Leah Paul led Ireland Women to a 3-1 series win over Scotland at Stormont today.

Scotland Women go 2-1 down in T20 series against Ireland

Scotland Women fall to 42-run defeat at hands of Ireland with series victory out of sight

Leinster Lightning wrap up Inter-Provincial Cup title defence with win over North West Warriors

A masterful display of batting by Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell led Leinster Lightning to an unassailable position at the top of the Inter-Provincial Cup competition for 2021

Ireland Women return to form and square of series vs Scotland

A rapid-fire 47 from Gaby Lewis and a four-wicket haul from Leah Paul led Ireland Women to square the series against Scotland at a game apiece at Stomont today.

Lightning Squad Unchanged For Key North West Warriors Clash

Leinster Lightning will be looking to retain the InterProvincial 50-over Cup with a victory over the North West Warriors at Eglinton tomorrow (Tuesday) and will do so with the same 12-man squad that defeated the Munster Reds by 93-runs on Saturday last.

Ireland Women lose first T20I against Scotland despite excellent bowling performance

Despite an excellent bowling and fielding performance by Ireland Women, the home side went down by 11 runs today at Stormont in the first T20 International of the series.

Ireland Women's return to international cricket delayed; reserve day activated; new start time

Rain forced the abandonment of the first match of the Ireland v Scotland women’s T20 series today – with both teams agreeing to reschedule the match to Tuesday.

Barry McCarthy bags six as Leinster Lightning returns to top of the table

Leinster Lightning returned to the top of the table thanks in large part to a six-wicket haul from paceman Barry McCarthy and a brilliant 88 from their in-form captain George Dockrell in the Inter-Provincial Cup

International drought ends for Scotland as women take on Ireland in T20I series

Scotland's women will take the field for the first time since September 2019 on Sunday as they start a four-game T20I series against Ireland in Belfast.

Spectators allowed at Ireland v Scotland women's series from Monday

The upcoming Ireland Women’s international cricket series against Scotland at Stormont is set to become the first home matches an Irish international team will be permitted play in front of spectators since lockdown.

Cricket Ireland releases its action plan for women's cricket

A new three-year Action Plan has been released today by Cricket Ireland and takes a dedicated look at what is required to strengthen and grow cricket opportunities for women and girls across Ireland - with the longer-term aim of making cricket the fastest growing sport for women and girls in Ireland.