News | Cricket Ireland

Kelly’s unexpected call-up a welcome surprise, but she’s ready for the challenge

May 31st 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN – New Zealand-born Arlene Kelly is celebrating her surprise call-up to the Ireland Women’s international cricket team for the six-match multi-format series against South Africa, which gets underway this week.

HBV Studios announced as title sponsor of Women’s international series against South Africa

May 31st 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that HBV Studios Ltd. will be the title sponsor of Ireland Women’s multi-format series with South Africa Women starting on Friday, with the series officially to be known as 'The HBV Studios International Women's Cricket Series'.

Hume, Hand and Olphert handed contracts

May 30th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today has handed Graham Hume and Fionn Hand retainer contracts, and Conor Olphert an education contract, as part of its strategy to increase the depth of bowling ranks ahead of a busy period for Ireland Men.

WATCH AGAIN: The first IP20 Festival 2022 - every game, every ball

May 30th 2022 | International

COMBER - The first of three Inter-Provincial Trophy festivals has been completed, with a remarkable round of action across the three days. The unbeaten Munster Reds sit atop the table after this weekend.

Ton up for mighty Munster, while flashy Lightning secure first win

May 30th 2022 | International

COMBER – The Munster Reds completed a perfect weekend winning three from three as they beat North West Warriors, while Leinster Lightning secured their first of the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy by defeating hosts Northern Knights.

Gaby Lewis century scorches the Dragons at Oak Hill

May 30th 2022 | International, Women

WICKLOW – A 90-ball century to newly-named interim Irish captain Gaby Lewis led the Scorchers to a comprehensive victory over the second-placed Dragons in the Arachas Super 50 Cup today at Oak Hill Cricket Ground.

Drama-filled day as North West Warriors win by barest of margins and Munster Reds stay top after win

May 28th 2022 | International

COMBER – North West Warriors pulled off a remarkable victory and Munster Reds down the hosts to stay top on a drama-filled day in the race for the Inter-Provincial Trophy at North Down Cricket Club today.

Warriors winning warning as Trophy defence begins, but Reds’ six blitz grabs plaudits

May 27th 2022 | International

COMBER – Defending Inter-Provincial (T20) Trophy champions North West Warriors started their 2022 campaign with a convincing seven-wicket over their northern rivals, Northern Knights, on the first day of the first Inter-Provincial T20 Festival at North Down Cricket Club, but it was Munster Reds’ devastating assault on Leinster Lightning’s bowlers in the second game of the day that grabbed the plaudits.

PREVIEW: Warriors enter first T20 Festival keen to defend title

May 26th 2022 | International

COMBER – The 2022 Inter-Provincial (T20) Trophy competition gets underway this weekend with six games down for decision over three days in a festival of cricket at North Down Cricket Club. Further festivals will take place in Bready and Pembroke in June and July.

Ireland Women find out their opponents for the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-2025

May 25th 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced the 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship match-ups that form the qualification route to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Ireland Women will host England, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka, while the squad will travel to play Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the West Indies over the four-year cycle.