Cricket Ireland
The Ireland cricket team does the representation of Ireland in all forms of international cricket. Also, Cricket Ireland is considered to be the sport’s regulating body that is involved in organizing the international Ireland team.
They actively participate in all three integral international game forms: T20I, ODI, and Test matches.
Not only that, but they are regarded as the second full member from Europe and 11th full member of the ICC. On 22nd June 2017, they achieved the test status along with the Afghanistan cricket team.
History of Ireland Cricket
It was the 19th century when cricket was first introduced in Ireland. They played the first match in the year 1855. Again in the late 19th century, Ireland toured the United States and Canada. Ireland also hosted cricket matches specifically in opposition to touring sides.
They share the most-watched rivalry with the Scotland cricket team that was customary at the time; they played against each other in the year 1888.
Ireland also made their debut in the maiden first-class match in the year 1902. Also, in 1993, they were designated to the ICC’s Associate membership.
They played their 1st full ODI in the year 2006 against England. Their best performance also made them successfully qualified in the ICC Cricket World Cup held in 2007.
At that tournament, their performance was notable, which included wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan, and a draw against Zimbabwe. This confirmed the ODI status of Ireland.
After that period, they made a record of playing 157 ODIs that resulted in 3 ties, 8 no results, 79 defeats, and 67 victories. In the year 2009, there was the introduction of contracts for players which helped them become a professional team.
They also made qualification in the short format matches, which included the World T20 competition of 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016.
Before gaining the Test status, it was the ICC Intercontinental Cup, in which, Ireland played first-class international cricket. They were the winners four times especially between 2005 as well as 2013.
Ireland Squad
| Player | Age | Role | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Kidd | 35 | Bowler | Left Arm Orthodox |
| Andrew Balbirnie | 30 | Batsman | Right Handed |
| Kevin O'Brien | 36 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Andre Botha | 45 | Batsman | - |
| James Cameron-Dow | 30 | All-rounder | |
| Kyle McCallan | 45 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Barry McCarthy | 28 | Bowler | Right Arm Medium Seam |
| Shane Getkate | 29 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Simi Singh | 33 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Gary Wilson | 34 | Wicket Keeper | Right Handed |
| William Porterfield | 36 | Opening Batsman | - |
| Craig Young | 30 | Bowler | Right Arm Medium Seam |
| Harry Tector | 21 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Alex Cusack | 40 | Bowler | Right Arm Medium Seam |
| Andrew White | 40 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Gareth Delany | 23 | Bowler | Right Arm Leg spin |
| Paul Stirling | 30 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| Boyd Rankin | 36 | Bowler | Right Arm Fast Seam |
| Lorcan Tucker | 24 | Batsman | Right Handed |
| Reinhardt Strydom | 43 | Bowler | Left Arm Fast Seam |
| Tim Murtagh | 39 | Bowler | Right Arm Fast Seam |
| Joshua Little | 21 | All-rounder | Right Handed |
| George Dockrell | 28 | Bowler | Left Arm Orthodox |
| Stephen Doheny | 22 | Opening Batsman | Right Handed |
| Niall O'Brien | 39 | Wicket Keeper |
Ireland Cricket Team Captain And Coach
Captain: William Porterfield
Head coach: Graham Ford
Strength & Conditioning coach: Brendan Connor
Fielding and batting coach: Ben Smith
Bowling coach: Stuart Barnes
Manager: Chris Siddell
Ireland Cricket Fixtures 2021
UAE v Ireland Men (1st ODI). One-Day International 9.30am (local time) 8th January Friday
UAE v Ireland Men (2nd ODI). One-Day International-10th January Sunday
UAE v Ireland Men (3rd ODI). One-Day International-12th January Tuesday
UAE v Ireland Men (4th ODI). One-Day International-14th January Thursday
Ireland XI v Afghanistan XI (warm-up) 50-over match 10am 16th January Saturday
Afghanistan v Ireland Men (1st ODI). One-Day International 10am (local times) / 6am (GMT) 21st January Thursday
Afghanistan v Ireland Men (2nd ODI). One-Day International 10am (local times) / 6am (GMT) 24th January Sunday
Afghanistan v Ireland Men (3rd ODI). One-Day International 10am (local times) / 6am (GMT) 26th January Tuesday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (4 Day). 4-Day Match 9.30am (local time) / 3.30am (GMT) 26th February Friday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (1st ODM). 50-over match 9am (local time) / 3am (GMT) 5th March Friday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (2nd ODM). 50-over match 9am (local time) / 3am (GMT) 7th March Sunday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (3rd ODM). 50-over match 9am (local time) / 3am (GMT) 9th March Tuesday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (4th ODM). 50-over match 9am (local time) / 3am (GMT) 12th March Friday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (5th ODM). 50-over match 9am (local time) / 3am (GMT) 14th March Sunday
Bangladesh A v Ireland Wolves (1st T20). T20 12.30pm (local time) / 6.30am (GMT) 16th March Tuesday
Netherlands Men v Ireland Men (1st ODI). One-Day International 2nd June Wednesday
Netherlands Men v Ireland Men (2nd ODI). One-Day International 4th June Friday
Netherlands Men v Ireland Men (3rd ODI). One-Day International 7th June Monday
Ireland Men v South Africa (1st ODI). One-Day International 11th July Sunday
Ireland Men v South Africa (2nd ODI). One-Day International 13th July Tuesday
Ireland Men v South Africa (3rd ODI). One-Day International 16th July Friday
Ireland Men v South Africa (1st T20I). T20 International 20th July Tuesday
Ireland Men v South Africa (2nd T20I). T20 International 22nd July Thursday
Ireland Men v South Africa (3rd T20I). T20 International 25th July Sunday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (1st ODI). One-Day International 6th August Friday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (2nd ODI). One-Day International 8th August Sunday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (3rd ODI). One-Day International 11th August Wednesday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (1st T20I). T20 International 15th August Sunday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (2nd T20I). T20 International 17th August Tuesday
Ireland Men v Zimbabwe (3rd T20I). T20 International 20th August Friday
Ireland Cricket Live Score
- 3rd ODI: England vs Ireland (4th August 2020 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton)
Ireland beat England by 7 wickets
- 2nd ODI: England vs Ireland (1st August 2020 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton)
England beat Ireland by 4 wickets
- 1st ODI: England vs Ireland (30th July 2020 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton)
England beat Ireland by 6 wickets
Records (As of 4th August 2020)
International Match Summary of Ireland
| Playing record | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | M | L | W | D/NR | T | Opening match |
| T20 Internationals | 98 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 2 August 2008 |
| One-Day Internationals | 159 | 80 | 68 | 8 | 3 | 13 June 2006 |
| Tests | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 May 2018 |