News | Cricket Ireland

Typhoons’ Houdini act sees underdogs escape to victory in Arachas Super 50 Cup

July 31st 2022 | International, Women

HOLYWOOD – The Typhoons clawed their way back from the brink of defeat to claim a sensational first win in the Arachas Super 50 Cup, thanks to the all-round exploits of Laura Delany and Robyn Searle, as the Dragons collapsed from 205-3 to 216 all out in pursuit of 234.

Graham Hume replaces Craig Young for South Africa series

July 30th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Craig Young has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland Men’s squad set to play against South Africa in two T20 Internationals this week, with Graham Hume brought in as a replacement.

Leinster Lightning in seventh heaven as they claim Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy

July 29th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – The Leinster Lightning have regained the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy after a convincing victory over the Northern Knights on the third day of the final 3-day T20 Festival at Pembroke Cricket Club. This is the seventh time the Lightning have claimed the title since the competition’s launch in 2013.

Dragons looking to blow away the Typhoons as Arachas Super Series moves to Holywood

July 29th 2022 | International, Women

BELFAST – The Arachas Super Series cricket heads to Holywood Cricket Club for the first time this Sunday as the Dragons, captained by Leah Paul take on Laura Delany’s Typhoons at the Seapark Oval.

Final places at stake in the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup

July 29th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – It’s semi-finals weekend in both the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup, with some top-class club cricket action anticipated across Ireland.

Knights break windows while Lightning break records on the second day of Inter-Pro Festival

July 28th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – It may have been a case of ‘break glass in case of emergency, but a shattered clubhouse window courtesy of a six by Munster Reds’ captain PJ Moor couldn’t stop the Northern Knights from continuing their resurgence in the Inter-Provincial T20 competition with a thumping win. Meanwhile Leinster Lightning hit the competition’s highest-ever team score on the second day of the final 3-day T20 Festival at Pembroke Cricket Club.

National Youth tours and squads announced

July 28th 2022 | International, Youth

DUBLIN – Ireland’s national youth squads will re-commence summer tours for the first time since 2019 with three youth squads named for trips in early August.

Netherlands tour and squad announced for Ireland Women

July 28th 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland and Netherlands Cricket (KNCB) has today announced a three-match one-day international series between Ireland Women and Netherlands Women from 22-26 August 2022 in the Netherlands.

Two centuries and two incredible run-chases headline first day of Inter-Pro T20 Festival

July 27th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Two centuries - first from Munster Reds’ Murray Commins and then from Northern Knights’ Ross Adair - along with George Dockrell’s incredible quick-fire 68 from just 18 balls were the highlights on the opening day of the final 3-day T20 Festival from Pembroke.

Squad announced for Ireland Men’s T20Is against South Africa and Afghanistan

July 26th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced a 14-player squad for Ireland Men’s T20 International series against South Africa to be played in Bristol on 3 and 5 August 2022, and the first three matches of the subsequent five-match T20 International series against Afghanistan to be played at Stormont.