# Cricket Ireland

Last year

2022

Balbirnie: 'We don’t like using the term 'free hit'... We have as much to lose'

The Ireland skipper says his side has real belief that they can make the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Oct 28th 2022, 9:51 AM

# Cricket

Ireland wrap up series win after rain-affected second T20I against Scotland

Brilliant fielding helped to secure a 16-run (DLS) win.

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Sep 6th 2022, 5:49 PM

# one to remember

Records tumble as Ireland claim superb series win in the Netherlands

It was a day to remember for the Irish women’s cricket team.

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Aug 24th 2022, 8:35 PM

# Cash Injection

Irish women's cricket gets major boost after €1.5million investment is confirmed

Ireland Women’s head coach Ed Joyce has also signed a three-year contract extension.

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Mar 10th 2022, 3:30 PM

# Stung

Ireland go down to Jamaica in warm-up despite best efforts of Dockrell and Little

Ireland meet West Indies Men in the first match of the World Cup Super League on Saturday.

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Jan 5th 2022, 10:46 PM

# Meet the new boss

South Africa's Heinrich Malan appointed as Ireland men's cricket head coach

Cricket Ireland appoint ‘innovative coach with an interest and willingness to do things differently’.

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Jan 4th 2022, 9:28 AM

All time

# Safety First

Two Irish players isolating with Covid-19 ahead of cricket series against West Indies

The players will likely rejoin the squad in Jamaica around 9 January if they produce negative PCR test results.

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Dec 30th 2021, 6:18 PM

# festive viewing

Ireland's landmark Christmas series in USA to be shown live on Premier Sports

It will be the first ever full series played by a Full Member nation against the Americans on US soil.

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Dec 22nd 2021, 1:13 PM

# Coming Home

World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe abandoned, positive outcome for Ireland amidst disappointment

In a statement released this morning, Cricket Ireland say the squad will return home ‘as soon as practicable’.

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Nov 27th 2021, 12:00 PM

# world cup qualifiers

Ireland awaiting further guidance but likely to make call tomorrow whether or not they leave Zimbabwe

The ICC is expected to provide an update on the remainder of its qualification tournament in the southern African nation tomorrow morning.

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Nov 26th 2021, 10:30 PM

# All the best

Ireland men's cricket head coach Graham Ford to step down

The South African noted that the ‘many handicaps and challenges’ faced by Cricket Ireland have ‘taken their toll’ on him.

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Nov 17th 2021, 12:50 PM

# recognised

Ireland captain Laura Delany wins ICC Player of the Month

The all-rounder beat Ireland team-mate Gaby Lewis and Mary-Anne Musonda of Zimbabwe to October’s prize.

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Nov 9th 2021, 11:53 AM

# ODI

Ireland slip to defeat in World Cup Super League series opener versus Zimbabwe

The hosts were beaten by 38 runs in Stormont. They will resume the series on Friday.

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Sep 8th 2021, 7:23 PM

# Malahide

World's best Shamsi spins web around hosts as South Africa beat Ireland by 33 runs in T20 opener

Shamsi finished his day 4-27 as South Africa sealed a comfortable win despite Ireland spirited bowling efforts.

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Jul 19th 2021, 8:56 PM

# Historic

Andy Balbirnie hits ton as Ireland claim first ever ODI victory over South Africa

Captain Balbirnie came to the fore with 102 as Ireland sensationally won the first entry in a three-match series.

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Jul 13th 2021, 8:30 PM

# T20

Ireland fall to Scotland by 11 runs in first game of series

The two sides will return to Stormont at 1pm tomorrow.

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May 24th 2021, 8:40 PM

# couldn't write it

Ireland legend Kevin O'Brien smashes 8 sixes - and his own car window - in Lightning win

O’Brien faces a chilly drive home after his starring role in Leinster Lightning’s victory over the North West Warriors.

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Aug 27th 2020, 8:07 PM

# howzaaat

Cricket gets provisional go-ahead for club training to resume in Phase 2 of government roadmap

Cricket Ireland have been granted provisional approval for a return to group training pending the implementation of two key requirements.

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Jun 4th 2020, 5:14 PM

# Aiming high

Ireland show their hand and declare interest in hosting World Cup games

Cricket Ireland have submitted a bid to the ICC to co-host a global event in cricket’s 2023-31 calendar – meaning some World Cup games could be coming to these shores.

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May 17th 2020, 9:24 AM

# Painful

Ireland head coach Ford to head home from tour of South Africa due to injury

An x-ray in South Africa confirmed that Ford had fractured vertebrae and three ribs in a slip at his home on the eve of his flight.

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Feb 17th 2020, 10:23 AM

# Ah for

Ireland's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to broadcasting issue

The tour was not part of Sri Lanka’s existing broadcast agreement, which was made in 2013 prior to Ireland becoming a Test nation.

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Dec 18th 2019, 2:07 PM

# Changes

Cricket Ireland drop Bangladesh Test match to play T20 due to 'financial constraints'

The T20 series against Afghanistan has also been cancelled.

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Dec 16th 2019, 10:46 PM

# up against it

Ireland's bid for T20 World Cup qualification suffers shock setback at the hands of Canada

They will need to win their remaining two group games and hope for favourable results elsewhere in order to achieve automatic qualification.

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Oct 23rd 2019, 3:38 PM

# Up and Running

Stirling and Balbirnie fire Ireland to perfect World T20 qualifying start

Graham Ford’s side are bidding to qualify for next year’s tournament in Australia.

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Oct 18th 2019, 3:04 PM

# CONFIRMED

England to host Ireland in three-match ODI series in 2020

The newly announced ODIs form part of Ireland’s involvement in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

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Aug 21st 2019, 11:25 AM

# Disappointment

Ireland's pursuit of history mercilessly ended by England's fast bowlers

Chasing 182 for victory at Lord’s, Ireland collapsed to suffer a heavy defeat at the hands of England.

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Jul 26th 2019, 2:02 PM

# years in the making

Test Match Special: Ireland's journey from obscurity reaches the 'pinnacle' at Lord's

The historic four-day Test against England gets underway on Wednesday morning.

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Jul 23rd 2019, 8:02 PM

# Test Match Special

'We wouldn't have dreamed of this opportunity when we first started playing'

Gary Wilson looks ahead to Ireland’s historic Test match against England at Lord’s.

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Jul 21st 2019, 10:00 AM

# Test Match Special

Ireland name 14-man squad for historic first Test against England at Lord's

William Porterfield will captain Ireland for the four-day game later this month.

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Jul 8th 2019, 2:42 PM

# odi series

Shahzad plunders century as Afghanistan thrash Ireland in Belfast

Graham Ford’s side were brought crashing back down to earth after Saturday’s win.

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May 21st 2019, 7:12 PM

# ODI

Ireland record much-needed win over World Cup-bound Afghanistan

Graham Ford’s side take a 1-0 lead in their series up north.

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May 19th 2019, 7:14 PM

# tri-series

Brilliant Balbirnie ton not enough as West Indies beat Ireland with record chase

Ireland’s wait for a first home win at Malahide since 2014 goes on.

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May 11th 2019, 9:39 PM

# Progress

'It feels a bit surreal': Landmark day for Irish women's cricket

Six players will receive part-time professional contracts thanks to the support of Sport Ireland.

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May 7th 2019, 2:08 PM

# Hammered

Record-breaking partnership sees West Indies put Ireland to the sword

Graham Ford’s side were outclassed in the opening game of their ODI tri-series at Clontarf today.

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May 5th 2019, 7:52 PM

# grey area

'The ball was pretty much dead': Ireland unimpressed by contentious stumping

William Porterfield said he was ‘proud’ of his team’s efforts as they very nearly pulled off a memorable win over England.

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May 4th 2019, 8:45 AM

# Close contest

Debutant Little stars but Ireland fall just short of famous England win

The 19-year-old fast-bowler took four wickets as Ireland fought back at Malahide.

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May 3rd 2019, 7:35 PM

# ODI

Ireland seek major scalp as England arrive in Dublin for season opener

A one-off ODI against England at Malahide presents opportunity but could also serve as another stark reality check for Graham Ford’s side.

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May 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM

# Euro T20 Slam

Two Irish franchises to play in new star-studded Euro T20 Slam

The tournament was launched in Dublin today.

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Apr 30th 2019, 4:46 PM

# Testing times

Ireland rue nightmare start as Afghanistan claim historic Test victory

Graham Ford’s side battled valiantly in Dehradun but had left themselves with too much damage to repair.

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Mar 18th 2019, 9:53 AM

# go pro

Huge step forward as Cricket Ireland announce professional contracts for women

Part-time deals will be initially offered in early 2019.

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Dec 18th 2018, 11:47 AM