Ireland Cricket Team Best Players of Alltime

The Ireland cricket team has been an integral part of the international game for many years, representing all of Ireland in both Test and One-Day Internationals. Led by Cricket Ireland, their governing body, the Irish have proven themselves to be a formidable opponent in world cricket. With numerous successes on the field and much talent coming through from youngsters playing at local clubs throughout the country, there is no doubt that this proud nation will continue to build upon its current achievements well into the future.

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1. Boyd Rankin

Bowler

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 3: 75: 50: 108, Runs scored: 43: 100: 64: 704, Batting average: 8.60: 7.69: 9.14: 9.14, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1, Top score: 17: 18*: 16*: 56*, Balls bowled: 443: 3,702: 1,058: 15,592, Wickets: 8: 106: 55: 352, Bowling average: 38.00: 27.87: 22.16: 26.46, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 9, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/5: 4/15: 3/16: 6/55, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 17/–: 16/–: 29/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 3: 75: 50: 108
Runs scored: 43: 100: 64: 704
Batting average: 8.60: 7.69: 9.14: 9.14
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1
Top score: 17: 18*: 16*: 56*
Balls bowled: 443: 3,702: 1,058: 15,592
Wickets: 8: 106: 55: 352
Bowling average: 38.00: 27.87: 22.16: 26.46
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 9
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/5: 4/15: 3/16: 6/55
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 17/–: 16/–: 29/–
Source: ESPNCricInfo, 23 April 2020
Rankin's voice, recorded April 2015

Boyd Rankin made his Test debut in 2014, and has since played five Tests for England. He is a left-handed bowler who bats right-handed. Boyd Rankin first appeared for Ireland under-19s in 2002, before making his full international debut in 2007.

He was part of the Irish side that won the World Cup in 2011, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy (2014) and T20 World Championships (2015). Boyd Rankin took 5 wickets at an average of 29 during England's 3–0 series victory over Australia earlier this year - his best performance on home soil to date.

Boyd Rankin made his international debut for Ireland in 2007, playing three Tests and fifty ODIs. He became a regular member of the side from 2008 onwards, playing 108 matches for Ireland including sixty T20I appearances.

In 2019 he retired from all forms of cricket after five seasons with Derbyshire County Cricket Club (CC).

2. Ed Joyce

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 1: 78: 18: 255, Runs scored: 47: 2,622: 405: 18,461, Batting average: 23.50: 38.00: 33.75: 47.95, 100s/50s: 0/0: 6/15: 0/1: 47/92, Top score: 43: 160*: 78*: 250, Balls bowled: –: –: –: 1,311, Wickets: –: –: –: 11, Bowling average: –: –: –: 93.90, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0, Best bowling: –: –: –: 2/34, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 27/–: 5/–: 228/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 1: 78: 18: 255
Runs scored: 47: 2,622: 405: 18,461
Batting average: 23.50: 38.00: 33.75: 47.95
100s/50s: 0/0: 6/15: 0/1: 47/92
Top score: 43: 160*: 78*: 250
Balls bowled: –: –: –: 1,311
Wickets: –: –: –: 11
Bowling average: –: –: –: 93.90
5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0
10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0
Best bowling: –: –: –: 2/34
Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 27/–: 5/–: 228/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 12 June 2019

Joyce is a left-handed opening batsman who has played first-class cricket for Ireland. Joyce made his debut in 2001 and has since scored over 1,000 runs at an average of 38.50, with a high score of 144 not out against Northamptonshire in 2006.

He was part of the Irish squad that won the 2007 Cricket World Cup and also represented his country at the 2008 Olympics and 2015 World Cup tournaments.

Joyce married fellow cricketer Deirdre Le Faye in 2017 after they met during Ireland's tour to England earlier that year where he scored 89 not out against Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC).

In October 2018, he announced his retirement from professional cricket following two seasons with English side Hampshire County Cricket Club (HantsCCC).

With 2244 career runs at an average of 43 each inning, Joyce ranks fifth all-time on the Irish batting rankings list behind Martin Crowe (3290), Brian O'Driscoll (3017), Kevin Pietersen (2889) and Graeme Smith (2781).

Ed Joyce is now involved as a coach for Sussex CCC academy alongside former Irish teammate Paul Stirling.

3. Alex Cusack

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 59: 37: 19: 87, Runs scored: 745: 229: 852: 1,103, Batting average: 22.57: 15.26: 35.50: 22.06, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 1/5: 0/3, Top score: 71: 65: 130: 71, Balls bowled: 1,953: 606: 833: 2,939, Wickets: 63: 35: 12: 87, Bowling average: 23.96: 20.40: 32.16: 25.71, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/20: 4/11: 4/31: 5/20, Catches/stumpings: 18/–: 7/–: 12/–: 26/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 59: 37: 19: 87
Runs scored: 745: 229: 852: 1,103
Batting average: 22.57: 15.26: 35.50: 22.06
100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 1/5: 0/3
Top score: 71: 65: 130: 71
Balls bowled: 1,953: 606: 833: 2,939
Wickets: 63: 35: 12: 87
Bowling average: 23.96: 20.40: 32.16: 25.71
5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 5/20: 4/11: 4/31: 5/20
Catches/stumpings: 18/–: 7/–: 12/–: 26/–
Source: CricketArchive, 9 March 2016

Alex Cusack is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland since 2006. Alex Cusack was born in Brisbane, Queensland and first represented Australia at international level in 2001.

In 2007, he made his debut for Ireland and went on to play 78 ODIs, scoring 229 runs with a best of 44 not out against South Africa in 2007. After spending two years away from the national side, Cusack returned to the Irish team for their 2015 World Cup campaign where they reached the semi-final stage before losing to England.

Outside of cricketing commitments, Alex is also a television presenter and actor Alex Cusack is a left-handed batsman who has played for Somerset and Nottinghamshire in the English county cricket system.

He made his List A debut in 2009, playing for Essex against Worcestershire. In 2012, he signed with Sussex and was their leading run scorer in 2013 and 2014 before making his international debut for Ireland that same year.

He scored three centuries during Ireland's successful World Cup campaign of 2016, including an unbeaten 101 against England which helped them to reach the semi-final stage where they were eventually defeated by Australia.

4. Niall O'Brien

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 1: 103: 30: 176, Runs scored: 18: 2,581: 466: 9,057, Batting average: 9.00: 28.05: 17.92: 35.51, 100s/50s: 0/0: 1/18: 0/1: 15/48, Top score: 18: 109: 50: 182, Balls bowled: –: –: –: 18, Wickets: –: –: –: 2, Bowling average: –: –: –: 9.50, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0, Best bowling: –: –: –: 1/4, Catches/stumpings: 2/0: 90/14: 17/10: 492/48
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 1: 103: 30: 176
Runs scored: 18: 2,581: 466: 9,057
Batting average: 9.00: 28.05: 17.92: 35.51
100s/50s: 0/0: 1/18: 0/1: 15/48
Top score: 18: 109: 50: 182
Balls bowled: –: –: –: 18
Wickets: –: –: –: 2
Bowling average: –: –: –: 9.50
5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0
10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0
Best bowling: –: –: –: 1/4
Catches/stumpings: 2/0: 90/14: 17/10: 492/48
Source: CricInfo, 12 June 2019

Niall O'Brien is an Irish batsman and wicketkeeper, who has played for Ireland since 2005. Niall O'Brien started his career with Middlesex in England, before moving to Ireland and joining Leinster in 2005.

In 2009, he was one of the leading run-scorers for Ireland during their successful World Cup campaign. He retired from international cricket at the end of the 2018 ICC World Twenty20 tournament, having scored 764 runs in 19 appearances over 5 years.

Outside of cricket, Niall O'Brien works as a financial advisor specialising in tax planning for high earners.. Niall O'Brien made his international cricketing debut in 2006 against Scotland. He has played 103 test matches and 30 ODIs for Ireland, as well as 176 T20I matches.

Niall O'Brien is a left-handed batsman who usually opens the batting for Ireland, with an average of 38 runs per innings.

In addition to playing cricket, he also works as a doctor at Dublin's Rotunda Hospital - where he was recently honoured with an award from Saint John Ambulance Ireland for his work during the Christmas rush last year.

5. John Mooney

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 64: 27: 17: 92, Runs scored: 963: 231: 723: 1,344, Batting average: 23.48: 16.50: 40.16: 21.67, 100s/50s: 0/3: 0/0: 1/5: 0/4, Top score: 96: 31*: 107: 96, Balls bowled: 1,797: 156: 1,453: 2,721, Wickets: 48: 10: 35: 71, Bowling average: 34.06: 17.60: 22.68: 34.21, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 1: 0, Best bowling: 4/27: 2/7: 5/36: 4/27, Catches/stumpings: 19/–: 13/–: 15/–: 29/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 64: 27: 17: 92
Runs scored: 963: 231: 723: 1,344
Batting average: 23.48: 16.50: 40.16: 21.67
100s/50s: 0/3: 0/0: 1/5: 0/4
Top score: 96: 31*: 107: 96
Balls bowled: 1,797: 156: 1,453: 2,721
Wickets: 48: 10: 35: 71
Bowling average: 34.06: 17.60: 22.68: 34.21
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 1: 0
Best bowling: 4/27: 2/7: 5/36: 4/27
Catches/stumpings: 19/–: 13/–: 15/–: 29/–
Source: CricketArchive, 9 March 2016

John Mooney is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland since 2004. He was born in Dublin and made his international debut in 2006 against England. He enjoyed a successful ODI career, featuring in eight matches before retiring from the format in 2015.

In T20I cricket, Mooney has been more prolific, playing thirteen games and scoring 435 runs at an average of 31.81 with two half centuries to his name.

His younger brother Paul also plays international cricket for Ireland and the pair have formed a strong batting partnership together over the years John Mooney is a left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who has played for Ireland since 2003.

He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in March 2003 against Scotland, and also represented his country in Twenty20 cricket. He was part of the Ireland team that qualified for the 2009 World Cup, but did not feature in any matches at the tournament due to injury.

In May 2014 he announced his retirement from international cricket after a 16-year career with Ireland, ending on a high note with an appearance at the ICC World T20 Tournament later that year where they reached the semi-finals before losing to Bangladesh by nine runs.

6. Gary Wilson

Wicket-keeper

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 2: 105: 81: 107, Runs scored: 45: 2,072: 1,268: 4,834, Batting average: 15.00: 23.81: 21.13: 33.56, 100s/50s: 0/0: 1/12: 0/3: 3/29, Top score: 33*: 113: 65*: 160*, Balls bowled: –: –: –: 108, Wickets: –: –: –: 0, Bowling average: –: –: –: –, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: –, 10 wickets in match: –: –: –: –, Best bowling: –: –: –: –, Catches/stumpings: 6/0: 73/10: 40/7: 197/5
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 2: 105: 81: 107
Runs scored: 45: 2,072: 1,268: 4,834
Batting average: 15.00: 23.81: 21.13: 33.56
100s/50s: 0/0: 1/12: 0/3: 3/29
Top score: 33*: 113: 65*: 160*
Balls bowled: –: –: –: 108
Wickets: –: –: –: 0
Bowling average: –: –: –: –
5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: –
10 wickets in match: –: –: –: –
Best bowling: –: –: –: –
Catches/stumpings: 6/0: 73/10: 40/7: 197/5
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 21 April 2020

Wilson has been Ireland's wicket-keeper since 2005 and was a part of the side that won the World Cup in 2019. Gary Wilson made his Test debut for Ireland against Pakistan in May 2018 and has not looked back since, amassing 11 caps to date.

A right-handed batsman and bowler, Wilson is an experienced campaigner who will be hoping to help lead Ireland through another successful World Cup campaign this year.

Born in 1986, Gary Wilson is one of the younger members of the Irish team but he already has experience at the international level from playing in both Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs).

As well as being a regular fixture for Ireland across all formats of cricket, Wilson also plays club cricket for Dundonald Cricket Club where he currently captains their first XI Gary Wilson made his Test and ODI debuts in 2007 against India.

He played 105 Tests, 81 ODIs and 107 T20Is for England between 2008-2020. In the Test arena he was a part of two Ashes-winning teams (2013-14 & 2017-18), as well as three T20I triumphing sides (2012, 2016 & 2018) with an average of 21 across all forms of the game - including 34 half centuries at 33.

Gary is also one of only six players to score more than 3,000 runs in all formats for England during their international career, finishing with 4,834 to his name overall.

At Derbyshire, he scored over 1,000 runs every season from 2017 onwards before joining Northern Knights ahead of the 2020–21 season where he has continued this form again so far scoring 109 runs from 6 innings at an average just under 20.

7. Andrew Balbirnie

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 3: 88: 84: 33, Runs scored: 146: 2,544: 1,774: 1,353, Batting average: 24.33: 31.80: 23.34: 30.06, 100s/50s: 0/2: 7/13: 0/8: 2/8, Top score: 82: 145*: 83: 205*, Balls bowled: 6: 60: –: 627, Wickets: 0: 2: –: 13, Bowling average: –: 34.00: –: 20.15, 5 wickets in innings: –: 0: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: –: 0, Best bowling: –: 1/26: –: 4/23, Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 27/–: 30/–: 31/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 3: 88: 84: 33
Runs scored: 146: 2,544: 1,774: 1,353
Batting average: 24.33: 31.80: 23.34: 30.06
100s/50s: 0/2: 7/13: 0/8: 2/8
Top score: 82: 145*: 83: 205*
Balls bowled: 6: 60: –: 627
Wickets: 0: 2: –: 13
Bowling average: –: 34.00: –: 20.15
5 wickets in innings: –: 0: –: 0
10 wickets in match: –: 0: –: 0
Best bowling: –: 1/26: –: 4/23
Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 27/–: 30/–: 31/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 November 2022

Balbirnie is a right-handed batsman and bowler who has represented Ireland since 2010. He made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan, scoring a century in the second innings of the game.

Balbirnie was named vice-captain of Ireland for the 2019 ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament which they won, meaning he will captain them at next year's World Cup qualification event. His last international match was an ODI against New Zealand in July 2022, ending his career with 35 caps to his name.

Andrew Balbirnie is a left-handed batsman who has played for Leinster Lightning since 2013. He made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in June 2015, and scored an unbeaten 82 in the process. He also played ODIs and T20Is for Middlesex from 2011 to 2015 before joining Leinster Lightning.

Andrew Balbirnie is known for his hard hitting batting style, with scores of 146 (82 not out) and 205 (83 not out) being some of his best performances so far in international cricketing career.

In domestic cricket he has represented Cardiff MCCU, Middlesex, and now Leinster Lightning where he currently plays as wicketkeeper-batsman.

8. Paul Stirling

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20, Matches: 3: 139: 119: 317, Runs scored: 104: 5,172: 3,133: 7,770, Batting average: 17.33: 38.88: 28.74: 25.90, 100s/50s: 0/0: 13/26: 1/21: 3/50, Top score: 36: 177: 115*: 119, Balls bowled: 12: 2,441: 546: 1,748, Wickets: 0: 43: 20: 77, Bowling average: –: 45.16: 33.95: 27.76, 5 wickets in innings: –: 1: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 6/55: 3/21: 4/10, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 52/–: 28/–: 85/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20
Matches: 3: 139: 119: 317
Runs scored: 104: 5,172: 3,133: 7,770
Batting average: 17.33: 38.88: 28.74: 25.90
100s/50s: 0/0: 13/26: 1/21: 3/50
Top score: 36: 177: 115*: 119
Balls bowled: 12: 2,441: 546: 1,748
Wickets: 0: 43: 20: 77
Bowling average: –: 45.16: 33.95: 27.76
5 wickets in innings: –: 1: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 6/55: 3/21: 4/10
Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 52/–: 28/–: 85/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 4 November 2022

Paul Stirling is a top-order batsman who has represented Ireland since 2008. He made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan and scored his first international century the following year, against New Zealand.

In ODIs, he has played 28 matches and scored over 2,000 runs with five centuries to his name. A right-arm off break bowler, Paul also boasts impressive figures of 20 wickets in Tests and 97 scalps from ODIs so far.

Paul Stirling is a left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who has played for Middlesex, Sylhet Royals, Kandahar Knights, Khulna Titans and Northern Knights in first-class cricket. He made his List A debut for Middlesex in 2010 and scored a century against Essex the following year.

In 2013, he was signed by Sylhet Royals of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He played two matches for them before returning to England later that season.

In 2018, he joined the newly formed Kandahar Knights in the Afghanistan T20I league; he went on to score nine half-centuries in fourteen matches as they finished runners up behind eventual champions Kabul Zolfqar Shahid Khan Team.

Paul also represented Scotland at Under 19 level before making his full international debut for Ireland against Sri Lanka in 2009 aged just 16 years old - becoming only their second ever overseas player after Darren Sammy.

Since then he has gone on to play 76 Test match appearances and 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) scoring over 12000 runs at an average of 42 with 29 centuries including 2 world records: one set during Ireland's 3rd test victory over South Africa in 2017.

Which lasted 536 minutes and another when Pakistan were beaten by Ireland by 8 wickets at Windsor Castle during World Cup Qualifier 2016 - this record stood until it was broken by Rohit Sharma during India’s tour of Australia earlier this year.

On 15 July 2022 Paul will make his last appearance as captain when England take on New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground.

9. George Dockrell

All-rounder

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 1: 102: 110: 60, Runs scored: 64: 886: 772: 974, Batting average: 32.00: 18.85: 20.31: 18.37, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/3: 0/1: 0/3, Top score: 39: 74: 58*: 92, Balls bowled: 240: 4,382: 1,466: 11,545, Wickets: 2: 93: 81: 185, Bowling average: 60.50: 37.49: 21.45: 29.44, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 8, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/63: 4/24: 4/20: 6/27, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 40/–: 52/–: 25/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 1: 102: 110: 60
Runs scored: 64: 886: 772: 974
Batting average: 32.00: 18.85: 20.31: 18.37
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/3: 0/1: 0/3
Top score: 39: 74: 58*: 92
Balls bowled: 240: 4,382: 1,466: 11,545
Wickets: 2: 93: 81: 185
Bowling average: 60.50: 37.49: 21.45: 29.44
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 8
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/63: 4/24: 4/20: 6/27
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 40/–: 52/–: 25/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 4 November 2022

George Dockrell is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland since 2010. In Tests, he has made 13 appearances and scored 15 runs with a best of 4 not out.

He also took 3 wickets in those matches at an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 73.33%. In ODIs, he has represented his country 31 times and taken 51 wickets at an average of 26.66 and a strike rate of 54%.

His best performance came against West Indies when he claimed 7 dismissals including the hat-trick to help Ireland win by 133 runs in their opening match of the 2010 ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament.

George Dockrell will be 30 years old when the 2022 ICC World Cup comes around - making him one possible contender for selection should Ireland make it through to that stage as they are currently ranked 9th in the world rankings.

George Henry Dockrell (born 22 July 1992) is an Irish cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for Leinster cricket team, primarily batting right handed bowling slow left arm orthodox.

10. Mark Adair

All-rounder

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 1: 26: 12: 57, Runs scored: 11: 253: 354: 874, Batting average: 5.50: 19.46: 23.60: 24.27, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 1/0, Top score: 8: 32: 91: 108, Balls bowled: 166: 1,103: 1,287: 2,429, Wickets: 6: 27: 22: 58, Bowling average: 16.33: 41.59: 30.63: 39.98, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 3/32: 4/19: 3/22: 4/19, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 10/–: 11/–: 15/–
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 1: 26: 12: 57
Runs scored: 11: 253: 354: 874
Batting average: 5.50: 19.46: 23.60: 24.27
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 1/0
Top score: 8: 32: 91: 108
Balls bowled: 166: 1,103: 1,287: 2,429
Wickets: 6: 27: 22: 58
Bowling average: 16.33: 41.59: 30.63: 39.98
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 3/32: 4/19: 3/22: 4/19
Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 10/–: 11/–: 15/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 4 November 2022

Mark Adair is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland since 2016. He made his test debut against England in July 2019 and has been a regular in the side ever since.

In ODIs, he's also established himself as a key player, having scored 55 runs in his ODI career so far. His younger brother Ross also plays cricket professionally and the two of them have often teamed up together on the field.

Adair made his T20I debut for New Zealand against Zimbabwe in July 2019. He has played 26 matches and scored 11 runs with an average of 5.50 and taken bowlings of 166 wickets at an average of 41.59 from 1,103 overs bowled in total.

In November 2022 he last appeared for the Kiwis playing against New Zealand at Eden Park where he took bowling figures of 22 wickets at 30.63 with a strike rate of 39%.

11. Harry Tector

Batter

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 23: 47: 10: 68, Runs scored: 895: 783: 394: 2,227, Batting average: 47.10: 23.02: 26.26: 41.24, 100s/50s: 2/7: 0/3: 1/2: 3/17, Top score: 113: 64*: 146: 113, Balls bowled: 48: –: 913: 994, Wickets: 1: –: 15: 20, Bowling average: 52.00: –: 32.53: 45.60, 5 wickets in innings: 0: –: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: –: 0: 0, Best bowling: 1/52: –: 4/70: 5/36, Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 28/–: 4/–: 30/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 23: 47: 10: 68
Runs scored: 895: 783: 394: 2,227
Batting average: 47.10: 23.02: 26.26: 41.24
100s/50s: 2/7: 0/3: 1/2: 3/17
Top score: 113: 64*: 146: 113
Balls bowled: 48: –: 913: 994
Wickets: 1: –: 15: 20
Bowling average: 52.00: –: 32.53: 45.60
5 wickets in innings: 0: –: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: –: 0: 0
Best bowling: 1/52: –: 4/70: 5/36
Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 28/–: 4/–: 30/–
Source: Cricinfo, 21 October 2022

Harry Tom Tector is a 23-year old Irish batsman who has made his international debut for Ireland in the ODIs. Harry was born on 6 December 1999 and is the younger brother of Jack and Tim Tector, both also cricketers.

He started playing cricket at an early age and quickly progressed through the ranks, making his first-class debut in 2018 at just 18 years old.

In 2019, he made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Ireland against Scotland and went on to play five more matches before being included in Ireland's squad for their World Cup campaign later that year.

As well as representing Ireland internationally, Harry has also played club cricket for Harlequins Knights SC in Dublin since 2016 where he has been named captain this season due to the absence of his brothers Jack and Tim from the team roster.

12. Curtis Campher

All-rounder

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 16: 23: 1: 33, Runs scored: 461: 364: 61: 824, Batting average: 35.46: 22.75: 30.50: 31.69, 100s/50s: 0/4: 0/1: 0/0: 0/7, Top score: 68: 72*: 39: 68, Balls bowled: 513: 373: –: 1,132, Wickets: 15: 20: –: 34, Bowling average: 31.60: 24.45: –: 28.85, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: –: 0, Best bowling: 3/49: 4/25: –: 4/46, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 8/–: 0/–: 10/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 16: 23: 1: 33
Runs scored: 461: 364: 61: 824
Batting average: 35.46: 22.75: 30.50: 31.69
100s/50s: 0/4: 0/1: 0/0: 0/7
Top score: 68: 72*: 39: 68
Balls bowled: 513: 373: –: 1,132
Wickets: 15: 20: –: 34
Bowling average: 31.60: 24.45: –: 28.85
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: –: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: –: 0
Best bowling: 3/49: 4/25: –: 4/46
Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 8/–: 0/–: 10/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Curtis Campher is an all-rounder who has represented Ireland in both ODI and T20I cricket. He made his international debut against England in July 2020 and has since featured in five more ODIs, as well as two T20Is.

Campher is a right-handed batsman and bowler who boasts impressive figures of 4 for 24 from nine overs across two formats of the game. Curtis Campher is a professional cricketer who has played for Leinster Lightning in the domestic T20 cricket league and Munster Reds in the first-class cricket league.

Curtis Campher made his international debut for Bangladesh in October 2018, playing against Sri Lanka. In 2019, he was named as one of the players to watch by ESPNcricinfo during their tour of India.

Curtis Campher is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper and has been praised for his ability to score runs quickly at any level he plays at, with an average above 30 across all formats of the game.

He was born on 15th February 2000 in Chattogram, Bangladesh, making him just 21 years old when he made his international debut for Bangladesh.

13. Gareth Delany

All-rounder

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 13: 42: 5: 45, Runs scored: 159: 709: 69: 893, Batting average: 17.66: 20.85: 11.50: 24.80, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/3: 0/0: 1/6, Top score: 22: 89*: 22: 104, Balls bowled: 174: 450: 390: 1,126, Wickets: 4: 19: 5: 31, Bowling average: 49.50: 30.84: 38.60: 34.77, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 1/10: 2/21: 3/48: 5/39, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 15/–: 1/–: 13/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 13: 42: 5: 45
Runs scored: 159: 709: 69: 893
Batting average: 17.66: 20.85: 11.50: 24.80
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/3: 0/0: 1/6
Top score: 22: 89*: 22: 104
Balls bowled: 174: 450: 390: 1,126
Wickets: 4: 19: 5: 31
Bowling average: 49.50: 30.84: 38.60: 34.77
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 1/10: 2/21: 3/48: 5/39
Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 15/–: 1/–: 13/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Gareth Delany is an all-rounder who made his international debut for Ireland in the ODI format. He has also played T20I cricket, making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2019.

Gareth Delany is the son of LK and DC Delany and has two sisters; Lizzy and Keira. Gareth was born in Dublin in 1997 and first took to cricket at a young age with local club side Templeogue Cricket Club before joining Kilkenny as a junior player where he developed into one of their most promising players.

After impressing during Irish trials, Gareth made his full international debut for Ireland against West Indies back in January 2020, going on to play 59 ODIs over the next two years before announcing his retirement from international cricket earlier this year after playing a final match against New Zealand back in July 2022.

14. Simi Singh

All-rounder

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 35: 47: 13: 74, Runs scored: 593: 289: 612: 1,558, Batting average: 22.80: 10.70: 36.00: 29.39, 100s/50s: 1/1: 0/1: 2/2: 2/6, Top score: 100*: 57*: 121: 121*, Balls bowled: 1,519: 899: 1,785: 3,071, Wickets: 39: 41: 27: 78, Bowling average: 25.92: 27.24: 25.25: 27.46, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 1: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/10: 3/9: 5/38: 5/10, Catches/stumpings: 13/–: 15/–: 6/–: 27/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 35: 47: 13: 74
Runs scored: 593: 289: 612: 1,558
Batting average: 22.80: 10.70: 36.00: 29.39
100s/50s: 1/1: 0/1: 2/2: 2/6
Top score: 100*: 57*: 121: 121*
Balls bowled: 1,519: 899: 1,785: 3,071
Wickets: 39: 41: 27: 78
Bowling average: 25.92: 27.24: 25.25: 27.46
5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 1: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 5/10: 3/9: 5/38: 5/10
Catches/stumpings: 13/–: 15/–: 6/–: 27/–
Source: Cricinfo, 23 October 2022

Simi Singh is an all-rounder who has represented Ireland since 2017. Simi made her debut for Ireland in May 2017 against New Zealand and has played in every ODI since then.

In T20Is, she's taken part in three matches - including her first appearance back in June 2018 against the Netherlands - but hasn't scored a tonne of runs or wickets either way.

Outside of cricket, Simi is originally from Bathlana, Punjab, India and graduated with a degree in business administration from Cardiff University after playing for Welsh county side Glamorgan County Cricket Club between 2012 and 2014.

She now works as a financial advisor at KPMG LLP Simi Singh is a left-handed batsman who has played for Leinster Lightning in the Irish Premier Division. He was born on 23 October 1992 and made his List A debut for Ireland against Scotland in the 2016 ICC World Cricket League Division Four tournament.

In September 2017, he scored 105 not out against Essex in the County Championship; this innings saw him become only the fourth player to score centuries batting left-handed and bowling right-arm off break (the other three being Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Don Bradman).

Simi Singh was part of Ireland's squad for the 2018 South Africa Triangular Series but did not play any matches as they were eliminated at the group stage.

15. Andy McBrine

Bowler

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 2: 68: 18: 101, Runs scored: 18: 666: 509: 1,489, Batting average: 4.50: 19.58: 20.36: 24.01, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/2: 0/3: 2/5, Top score: 11: 79: 77: 117, Balls bowled: 300: 3,281: 2,232: 4,762, Wickets: 3: 75: 26: 103, Bowling average: 53.00: 32.10: 39.19: 33.61, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/77: 5/29: 4/35: 5/29, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 26/–: 16/–: 39/–
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 2: 68: 18: 101
Runs scored: 18: 666: 509: 1,489
Batting average: 4.50: 19.58: 20.36: 24.01
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/2: 0/3: 2/5
Top score: 11: 79: 77: 117
Balls bowled: 300: 3,281: 2,232: 4,762
Wickets: 3: 75: 26: 103
Bowling average: 53.00: 32.10: 39.19: 33.61
5 wickets in innings: 0: 1: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/77: 5/29: 4/35: 5/29
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 26/–: 16/–: 39/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 August 2022

Andy McBrine is a left-handed bowler who has represented Ireland since 2013. He made his international debut against Afghanistan in March 2019 and last played England in July 2019.

McBrine's father, Alexander, also represented Ireland and uncle James was born in Northern Ireland but now plays for Australia. Andy enjoys spending time with his family, going hiking and fishing among other things.

His favourite cricketing memory is taking five wickets for Ireland against Scotland at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2014 Division Two tournament in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.

Outside of cricket he likes playing football as goalkeeper for local team Donemana United FC and watching action movies such as The Fast & The Furious series.

McBrine made his Test debut against Scotland in 2014 and has since played 18 matches for the North West Warriors. McBrine has been a regular in the ODI side, playing 101 games to date and scoring 656 runs at an average of 24.01 with 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries to his name.

He is also known for his bowling, taking 103 wickets at an average of 33.61 including 3 ten-wicket hauls so far in his career.

In T20Is, McBrine has scored 218 runs from 28 innings at 20.36 with a top score of 77 not out off 57 balls against Zimbabwe in 2014.

16. Lorcan Tucker

Wicket-keeper

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 29: 48: 14: 75, Runs scored: 460: 862: 373: 1,520, Batting average: 20.00: 22.10: 23.31: 26.20, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/5: 0/2: 1/9, Top score: 83: 84: 80: 109, Catches/stumpings: 39/1: 39/4: 31/4: 92/10
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 29: 48: 14: 75
Runs scored: 460: 862: 373: 1,520
Batting average: 20.00: 22.10: 23.31: 26.20
100s/50s: 0/2: 0/5: 0/2: 1/9
Top score: 83: 84: 80: 109
Catches/stumpings: 39/1: 39/4: 31/4: 92/10
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Lorcan Tucker is an Ireland wicket-keeper batsman. He made his international debut in May 2019 against England and has since played two further T20Is and one ODI.

Tucker was born on 10 September 1996 in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. As a youngster he played cricket for the Monaghan Cricket Club before being discovered by Irish cricketers Paul Stirling and Kevin O’Brien who invited him to train with them at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Cork.

Tucker began his first-class career with Leinster in 2016 and made his List A debut that same year as well, although he did not play any more matches for the county side until 2018 when he took part in their One Day Cup campaign which culminated in victory against Durham County at Chester Racecourse on 18 July 2018.

His final appearance for Leinster came during the club's unsuccessful attempt to win back-to-back titles during the 2019 Interprovincial Championship Division 1 tournament which finished on 9 October 2019.

In August 2017, he signed a three-year contract extension with English county Kent worth £40 000 per year including potential bonuses if they reached certain targets within those 3 years.

These targets included winning 50 or more domestic cup matches over that period of time and qualifying for both European tournaments – Champions Trophy 2020/21 & 2023 ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers – after having competed each season up until then.

however Kent were relegated from EPL at end of season 2020 meaning those goals were not achieved.

However Kent did reach Finals day of The FA Cup where they lost 2–1 to Chelsea FC so there must have been some bonus payments. Lorcan also plays club cricket for Belfast Giants CC.

17. Craig Young

Bowler

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 36: 50: 17: 68, Runs scored: 82: 64: 95: 255, Batting average: 6.83: 7.11: 8.63: 8.50, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 12*: 22: 23: 30, Balls bowled: 1,718: 969: 2,579: 3,164, Wickets: 59: 52: 66: 104, Bowling average: 26.62: 24.32: 22.87: 27.11, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 2: 2, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/46: 4/13: 5/37: 5/36, Catches/stumpings: 8/–: 10/–: 5/–: 15/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 36: 50: 17: 68
Runs scored: 82: 64: 95: 255
Batting average: 6.83: 7.11: 8.63: 8.50
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 12*: 22: 23: 30
Balls bowled: 1,718: 969: 2,579: 3,164
Wickets: 59: 52: 66: 104
Bowling average: 26.62: 24.32: 22.87: 27.11
5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 2: 2
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 5/46: 4/13: 5/37: 5/36
Catches/stumpings: 8/–: 10/–: 5/–: 15/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 22 July 2022

Craig Young is a right-handed bowler who has played for Ireland since 2013. Craig Young made his ODI debut in 2014 against Scotland and has since taken 19 wickets at an average of 30.62, with best figures of 4/37.

In T20Is, Craig Young made his debut in 2015 against Scotland and took 5 wickets at an average of 36.66, with best figures of 2/18 Craig Young made his first-class debut for Sussex in 2010. He has played 50 matches and scored 82 runs, with an average of 6.83.

Craig Young has taken 18 wickets at an average of 26.62, including 5/46 against Hampshire in 2012 which was the best bowling performance of his career to date. In 2013 he moved to North West Warriors and continues playing there today.

18. Max Sorensen

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 13: 26: 9: 22, Runs scored: 125: 92: 56: 199, Batting average: 20.83: 18.40: 9.33: 18.09, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 31: 26: 19*: 31, Balls bowled: 543: 390: 1,262: 813, Wickets: 16: 26: 32: 24, Bowling average: 32.50: 18.11: 20.53: 30.08, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 4/40: 3/17: 5/37: 4/40, Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 9/–: 6/–: 6/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 13: 26: 9: 22
Runs scored: 125: 92: 56: 199
Batting average: 20.83: 18.40: 9.33: 18.09
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 31: 26: 19*: 31
Balls bowled: 543: 390: 1,262: 813
Wickets: 16: 26: 32: 24
Bowling average: 32.50: 18.11: 20.53: 30.08
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 4/40: 3/17: 5/37: 4/40
Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 9/–: 6/–: 6/–
Source: CricketArchive, 15 July 2018

Max Sorensen is an international bowler who has represented Ireland in ODI cricket and T20I cricket. He made his debut for Ireland against England in 2013, and last played for them against Sri Lanka in 2016.

In domestic Twenty20 cricket, he has represented South Africa twice - firstly with the Titans alongside Faf du Plessis, then again with KwaZulu Natal Sharks since 2018.

Max Sorensen was born on 18 November 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa to Danish parents and grew up playing both football and rugby union before turning to bowling at a young age due to injuries sustained from playing these sports professionally.

After developing as a bowler at college level with North-West University (N/A), he signed a full contract with Cricket Ireland ahead of the 2012 season whereupon he made his One Day International debut later that year against England at Lords Park.

His most successful period came during the 2015 World Cup Qualifiers when he picked up 12 wickets at an average of 19 apiece – including 5/36 against Scotland which helped secure qualification for the main tournament.

Following Ireland’s withdrawal from ICC tournaments after their semi-final loss to Afghanistan following allegations of corruption within their squad Max announced his retirement from international cricket on 16 June 2016.

19. Kevin O'Brien

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 3: 153: 110: 47, Runs scored: 258: 3,619: 1,973: 2,039, Batting average: 51.60: 29.42: 21.21: 37.07, 100s/50s: 1/1: 2/18: 1/5: 2/14, Top score: 118: 142: 124: 171*, Balls bowled: 60: 4,296: 917: 2,745, Wickets: 0: 114: 58: 47, Bowling average: –: 32.68: 19.81: 27.74, 5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 4/13: 4/45: 5/39, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 67/–: 40/–: 36/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 3: 153: 110: 47
Runs scored: 258: 3,619: 1,973: 2,039
Batting average: 51.60: 29.42: 21.21: 37.07
100s/50s: 1/1: 2/18: 1/5: 2/14
Top score: 118: 142: 124: 171*
Balls bowled: 60: 4,296: 917: 2,745
Wickets: 0: 114: 58: 47
Bowling average: –: 32.68: 19.81: 27.74
5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 4/13: 4/45: 5/39
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 67/–: 40/–: 36/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 23 February 2022

Kevin O'Brien is an all-rounder who has represented Ireland since 2006. He made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan and last played against England in 2019.

Kevin O'Brien is a right-handed batsman and a right arm medium fast bowler. His father, Brendan, also played for Ireland while his brother Niall plays cricket for Australia.

Kevin O'Brien has enjoyed some success at domestic level with Warwickshire before moving to county side Sussex where he currently captains the team Kevin O'Brien made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Ireland in 2006 against England.

He played 5 ODIs before his final game in 2021 against the Netherlands. In T20I cricket, he made his debut in 2008 and has since played 6 games, with his last coming 22 October 2021 against Namibia.

Kevin is a left arm orthodox bowler who has represented Somerset, Leinster Lightning, Surrey and Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel domestically throughout his career so far.

His most successful year to date came in 2013 when he took 21 wickets at an average of 24 across two seasons with Surrey and Leinster Lightning respectively.

Both teams being relegated from first-division county cricket that year however this did not hamper him as he signed for Munster Reds for the 2018 season whereupon they were promoted back to first division championship once again.

20. Kyle McCallan

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 39: 9: 25: 99, Runs scored: 361: 11: 552: 1,299, Batting average: 20.05: 11.00: 22.08: 21.65, 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/3: 0/2, Top score: 50*: 9*: 65: 53*, Balls bowled: 1,804: 131: 3,679: 4,229, Wickets: 39: 8: 55: 81, Bowling average: 30.97: 19.00: 29.41: 35.91, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 1: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 4/30: 2/26: 5/34: 4/30, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 3/–: 17/–: 16/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 39: 9: 25: 99
Runs scored: 361: 11: 552: 1,299
Batting average: 20.05: 11.00: 22.08: 21.65
100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/3: 0/2
Top score: 50*: 9*: 65: 53*
Balls bowled: 1,804: 131: 3,679: 4,229
Wickets: 39: 8: 55: 81
Bowling average: 30.97: 19.00: 29.41: 35.91
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 1: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 4/30: 2/26: 5/34: 4/30
Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 3/–: 17/–: 16/–
Source: CricketArchive, 29 August 2009

Kyle McCallan is a Northern Irish cricketer who has played for Ireland in ODIs. He made his debut against England in 2006 and last played against them four years later.

Kyle bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off spin. In first-class cricket, he has represented Durham County, Hampshire County and Cheshire County Cricket Club His highest score was 228 not out for Durham County against Leicestershire in 2005.

He also took 5 wickets at an average of 25 from 10 overs during that innings McCallan retired from professional cricket after the 2009 season to take up a coaching role with Cheshire Kyle McCallan is a talented all-round cricketer who has represented his country at both the international and domestic level.

Kyle is an aggressive batsman, capable of hitting big shots even in difficult situations. He also bowls well off spinners. His ability to score runs quickly makes him a key player for any side, no matter how low their batting average may be.

Kyle's success on the cricket field has led to him being contracted by several top teams around the world; he will continue to represent Scotland at the international level until 2020. A dedicated family man, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and young children when he isn't travelling for work or playing cricket matches.

21. Trent Johnston

Batter

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 67: 30: 33: 103, Runs scored: 743: 249: 703: 1,161, Batting average: 19.55: 20.75: 21.30: 19.35, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/1: 0/6: 0/2, Top score: 45*: 62: 71: 67, Balls bowled: 2,930: 594: 4,473: 4,588, Wickets: 66: 32: 103: 111, Bowling average: 32.04: 19.87: 20.19: 30.30, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 3: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/14: 4/22: 6/23: 5/14, Catches/stumpings: 25/–: 9/–: 20/–: 39/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 67: 30: 33: 103
Runs scored: 743: 249: 703: 1,161
Batting average: 19.55: 20.75: 21.30: 19.35
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/1: 0/6: 0/2
Top score: 45*: 62: 71: 67
Balls bowled: 2,930: 594: 4,473: 4,588
Wickets: 66: 32: 103: 111
Bowling average: 32.04: 19.87: 20.19: 30.30
5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 3: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 5/14: 4/22: 6/23: 5/14
Catches/stumpings: 25/–: 9/–: 20/–: 39/–
Source: CricketArchive, 13 December 2013

Trent Johnston is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland since 2006. He made his ODI debut in June 2006 against England and has notched up caps against Scotland, Netherlands and Zimbabwe.

In the T20 format, Trent Johnston made his international debut in August 2008 against Scotland and has featured in four fixtures thus far. Trent Johnston is a cricketer who has played for New South Wales and Leinster.

He made his debut for Ireland in 2007, and has since played 67 ODIs and 33 T20Is. He is best known for his innings of 45 not out against Afghanistan in 2013, which helped Ireland to win the T20I series. Johnston was named player of the series after playing a key role in all three matches, scoring 71 runs and taking six wickets.

22. Nigel Jones

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20, Matches: 14: 5: 18: 11, Runs scored: 74: 42: 129: 123, Batting average: 14.80: 21.00: 16.12: 20.50, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1, Top score: 25*: 14*: 30: 57, Balls bowled: 389: 12: 545: 120, Wickets: 10: 0: 12: 5, Bowling average: 23.40: –: 31.33: 23.60, 5 wickets in innings: 0: –: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: –: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/19: –: 2/19: 2/21, Catches/stumpings: 7/–: 1/–: 9/–: 3/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: LA: T20
Matches: 14: 5: 18: 11
Runs scored: 74: 42: 129: 123
Batting average: 14.80: 21.00: 16.12: 20.50
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1
Top score: 25*: 14*: 30: 57
Balls bowled: 389: 12: 545: 120
Wickets: 10: 0: 12: 5
Bowling average: 23.40: –: 31.33: 23.60
5 wickets in innings: 0: –: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: –: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/19: –: 2/19: 2/21
Catches/stumpings: 7/–: 1/–: 9/–: 3/–
Source: CricketArchive, 19 May 2018

Nigel Jones is a right-handed batsman and bowler who has represented Ireland in international cricket. He made his ODI debut against Kenya in 2010 and last played against England five years later.

In T20I matches, he has represented Ireland from the start of the format in 2010 until 2012. Nigel was born in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand on 22 April 1982 and first played cricket for Otago before moving to play for Canterbury at domestic level when he joined their ranks aged 18 years old.

His impressive performances with both bat and ball saw him rise through the Irish national side's ranks over the course of 12 years - earning 33 full caps along the way. Nigel Jones is a former cricketer who played for the Civil Service North team in 2007-2014 before joining C.I.Y.M.S Cricket Club in 2015.

He has represented England at under-19 level and made his international debut against New Zealand in 2009, scoring 47 not out off 36 balls to help his side win by six wickets.

His best bowling figures came against Namibia when he took 2/19 from 12 overs, while he also claimed 7 catches during his career as a fielder.

23. Peter Connell

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 13: 9: 8: 28, Runs scored: 40: 4: 37: 71, Batting average: 20.00: 4.00: 5.28: 17.75, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 22*: 3*: 18: 22*, Balls bowled: 564: 153: 1,169: 1,253, Wickets: 13: 10: 35: 40, Bowling average: 39.84: 15.60: 17.20: 27.67, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 1: 0, Best bowling: 3/68: 3/8: 6/28: 5/19, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 3/–: 4/–: 3/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 13: 9: 8: 28
Runs scored: 40: 4: 37: 71
Batting average: 20.00: 4.00: 5.28: 17.75
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 22*: 3*: 18: 22*
Balls bowled: 564: 153: 1,169: 1,253
Wickets: 13: 10: 35: 40
Bowling average: 39.84: 15.60: 17.20: 27.67
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 1: 0
Best bowling: 3/68: 3/8: 6/28: 5/19
Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 3/–: 4/–: 3/–
Source: CricInfo, 21 August 2012

Peter Connell made his international debut for Ireland in 2008 and has since played 25 ODIs. In 2010, he was part of the Irish side that won the World Cup.

Prior to playing cricket professionally, Peter was a footballer with North Down and Hawke's Bay. He is right-handed bat and bowls medium-fast pace from right arm orthodox Peter Connell was born on 21st of August, in 1984 and is a cricketer who represents Ireland internationally.

His first-class debut came against Northamptonshire at the Ageas Bowl in 2006 where he took 3 wickets for 28 runs from 5 overs.

He made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Kenya in Dublin earlier this year and has since played 8 matches, scoring 37 runs with 71 balls bowled and an average of 20.00 with 4 dismissals including 2 catches behind the stumps.

In 2007 Peter represented Ireland in the Under 19 Cricket World Cup held in Sri Lanka where he had impressive performances taking 10 wickets at an average of 17.20 with 35 batsmen caught off his bowling.

These performances saw him awarded Player Of The Tournament With over 500 first class appearances under his belt, Peter is considered one of Irelands most experienced bowlers and will be looking to continue his good form into 2013.

24. William Porterfield

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 3: 148: 136: 294, Runs scored: 58: 4,343: 6,867: 8,958, Batting average: 9.66: 30.58: 31.64: 31.99, 100s/50s: 0/0: 11/20: 11/34: 15/49, Top score: 32: 139: 207: 139, Balls bowled: –: –: 108: –, Wickets: –: –: 2: –, Bowling average: –: –: 69.00: –, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: –, 10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: –, Best bowling: –: –: 1/29: –, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 68/–: 146/–: 142/–
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 3: 148: 136: 294
Runs scored: 58: 4,343: 6,867: 8,958
Batting average: 9.66: 30.58: 31.64: 31.99
100s/50s: 0/0: 11/20: 11/34: 15/49
Top score: 32: 139: 207: 139
Balls bowled: –: –: 108: –
Wickets: –: –: 2: –
Bowling average: –: –: 69.00: –
5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: –
10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: –
Best bowling: –: –: 1/29: –
Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 68/–: 146/–: 142/–
Source: Cricinfo, 16 June 2022
Porterfield's voice, recorded April 2015

A left-handed opening batsman, Porterfield made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan. He has played for Ireland since 2006 and is the most capped Irish player of all time with 101 Tests and 34 ODIs to his name.

A prolific run scorer, Porterfield has scored over 10,000 runs in international cricket including 28 centuries. He also bowls right arm off break and was part of the Ireland squad that won the inaugural World T20 in 2007 William Porterfield is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and North West Warriors.

He made his Test debut in 2008 against Scotland and scored his first international century later that year against Afghanistan. In the 2018 ICC World Twenty20, he was named the Man of the Match after top-scoring with 139 not out in North West's semi-final victory over Pakistan.

Born on 15 January 1985, William Porterfield is one of New Zealand's most experienced cricketing stars having represented his country at both Test and ODI level for more than 10 years now.

25. Andrew Poynter

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 19: 19: 5: 36, Runs scored: 255: 219: 141: 533, Batting average: 19.61: 19.90: 28.20: 18.37, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 0/1: 0/4, Top score: 78: 57: 76*: 78, Balls bowled: –: –: 6: 30, Wickets: –: –: 0: 3, Bowling average: –: –: –: 14.33, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0, Best bowling: –: –: –: 2/11, Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 2/–: 5/–: 15/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 19: 19: 5: 36
Runs scored: 255: 219: 141: 533
Batting average: 19.61: 19.90: 28.20: 18.37
100s/50s: 0/2: 0/1: 0/1: 0/4
Top score: 78: 57: 76*: 78
Balls bowled: –: –: 6: 30
Wickets: –: –: 0: 3
Bowling average: –: –: –: 14.33
5 wickets in innings: –: –: –: 0
10 wickets in match: –: –: –: 0
Best bowling: –: –: –: 2/11
Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 2/–: 5/–: 15/–
Source: CricketArchive, 26 June 2016

Andrew Poynter is a batsman who has played for Ireland since 2008. He made his international debut in 2008 and has been a regular fixture in the Irish side ever since.

In 2014, he was part of the team that reached the final of the T20 World Cup but they were ultimately unsuccessful. Andrew is known as an aggressive hitter who takes pride in hitting big runs on behalf of Ireland.

Outside of cricket, Andrew works as a business consultant and enjoys spending time with his family and friends Poynter is a left-arm orthodox spinner who has played for Middlesex since 2005. Poynter took 5 wickets in his 36 ODIs and 19 T20Is for the England C side prior to making his full international debut against Netherlands in March 2016.

He was also part of the Middlesex team which won both the NatWest t20 Blast competition and the County Championship in 2013, 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Poynter made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Warwickshire in May 2011, taking 3/27 from 10 overs with 2 maidens as Cambridge won by 8 wickets on Duckworth–Lewis method .

In October 2018 he was named as one of six fast bowlers (alongside Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes, Trent Boult, Jofra Archer and James Anderson) that will form England’s World Cup squad.

26. Tim Murtagh

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC, Matches: 3: 58: 14: 258, Runs scored: 109: 188: 26: 4,333, Batting average: 27.25: 7.83: 13.00: 17.61, 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/0: 0/11, Top score: 54*: 23*: 12*: 74*, Balls bowled: 570: 3,020: 324: 45,857, Wickets: 13: 74: 13: 929, Bowling average: 16.38: 30.94: 24.92: 24.58, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1: 0: 38, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 4, Best bowling: 5/13: 5/21: 3/23: 7/82, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 16/–: 3/–: 69/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: FC
Matches: 3: 58: 14: 258
Runs scored: 109: 188: 26: 4,333
Batting average: 27.25: 7.83: 13.00: 17.61
100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/0: 0/11
Top score: 54*: 23*: 12*: 74*
Balls bowled: 570: 3,020: 324: 45,857
Wickets: 13: 74: 13: 929
Bowling average: 16.38: 30.94: 24.92: 24.58
5 wickets in innings: 1: 1: 0: 38
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 4
Best bowling: 5/13: 5/21: 3/23: 7/82
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 16/–: 3/–: 69/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 October 2022

Tim Murtagh is a cricketing captain and bowler for London-based side Surrey. He has also represented Ireland in Test cricket, making his debut against Pakistan in May 2018.

Tim was born on 2 August 1981 in Lambeth, South East London to Irish parents AJ and CP Murtagh. His uncle is former international cricketer Tim Murtagh who played 55 Tests for Ireland between 1992 and 2002.

As a youngster, Tim attended the prestigious Coleraine Cricket Club where he developed his batting skills before joining Surrey's academy at the age of 16 years old in 1999.

After progressing through the ranks at The Oval, he made his first-class debut for Surrey County Cricket Club against Oxford University back in 2003 - aged just 18 years old.

In 2012, following an impressive period with Middlesex County Cricket Club (where he won two county championships), then skipper Alex Cusack recommended him to newly appointed Irish selector.

John Mooney as part of their squad for that year's ICC World Twenty20 tournament which they hosted in Dublin and boy did things go well. With Ireland reaching the semi-final stage before narrowly losing to eventual champions.

Sri Lanka (in what was arguably one of the Irish sport’s most heartwarming stories ever.), it was clear that there was huge potential within this young left-arm fast-medium bowler - especially considering how few overseas players were being picked up by counties outside England & Wales during those times due to financial constraints etc.

27. Andre Botha

Career

Competition: ODI: FC: LA: ICC, Matches: 42: 30: 91: 6, Runs scored: 666: 1,762: 1,300: 57, Batting average: 19.58: 40.04: 19.40: 9.50, 100s/50s: 0/2: 5/7: 1/4: 0/0, Top score: 56: 186: 139: 24, Balls bowled: 1,560: 2,649: 3,230: 252, Wickets: 42: 45: 87: 8, Bowling average: 27.00: 25.51: 28.79: 24.00, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 4/19: 4/52: 4/19: 4/47, Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 13/–: 21/–: 2/–
Competition: ODI: FC: LA: ICC
Matches: 42: 30: 91: 6
Runs scored: 666: 1,762: 1,300: 57
Batting average: 19.58: 40.04: 19.40: 9.50
100s/50s: 0/2: 5/7: 1/4: 0/0
Top score: 56: 186: 139: 24
Balls bowled: 1,560: 2,649: 3,230: 252
Wickets: 42: 45: 87: 8
Bowling average: 27.00: 25.51: 28.79: 24.00
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 4/19: 4/52: 4/19: 4/47
Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 13/–: 21/–: 2/–
Source: CricketArchive, 21 March 2011

Andre Botha was born in 1975 and is an all-rounder who has played for Ireland and South Africa. Andre Botha made his international debut for Ireland against England in 2006, and last played for them against the West Indies in 2011.

Andre Botha is a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler, who can play both offspinners and fast bowlers equally well.

Andre Botha's biggest contribution to any team has usually been as a reliable all-rounder, bowling leg spin or seam pace when needed while batting either low down the order or at number three/four where he often scores crucial runs with timely hitting shots including sixes and centuries from middle or lower order positions.

In terms of Test matches only (he has not yet featured in One Day Internationals), Andre Botha averages 35 with the ball over 23 innings - this includes 5 five wicket hauls including 3 ten wicket haulments - which makes him one of most successful overseas pacemen on current test match scene.

28. Rory McCann

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 8: 3: 1: 12, Runs scored: 44: 1: 4: 58, Batting average: 11.00: 1.00: 2.00: 9.66, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 18: 1: 4: 18, Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 1/–: 9/–: 14/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 8: 3: 1: 12
Runs scored: 44: 1: 4: 58
Batting average: 11.00: 1.00: 2.00: 9.66
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 18: 1: 4: 18
Catches/stumpings: 9/–: 1/–: 9/–: 14/–
Source: Cricinfo, 24 February 2012

Rory McCann is a wicket-keeper who has represented Ireland internationally. Rory McCann first made an impression on the international stage in 2010 when he played against Kenya.

Rory McCann was born in 1985, and is currently 37 years old. Rory McCann plays for Belfast side Glenavon as a right-handed batsman and keeper.

In 2011, Rory McCann signed with Somerset County Cricket Club in England for the 2012 season but subsequently returned to Northern Ireland after suffering an injury whilst playing for Somerset.

In November 2013, it was announced that Rory McCann had rejoined Somerset County Cricket Club on a two-year contract effective from January 2014 onwards.

Rory McCann is a left-handed batsman who made his international debut for Ireland in February 2012. He has scored 58 runs at an average of 9.66 and grabbed four wickets with 14 stumpings in 12 ODIs to date.

Rory was born on the Isle of Man but moved to Dublin, Ireland when he was young and played cricket there before making the switch to rugby union where he currently plays for Leinster Rugby Club.

His father, Tony McCann, also played cricket for Ireland and represented them at both Test and One Day International level; his younger brother Tom also plays first class cricket in England.

29. Shane Getkate

All-rounder

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 4: 30: 11: 48, Runs scored: 23: 275: 381: 959, Batting average: 23.00: 11.95: 23.81: 27.40, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/2: 1/4, Top score: 16*: 30: 70: 104*, Balls bowled: 192: 330: 726: 1,356, Wickets: 7: 16: 13: 44, Bowling average: 20.71: 28.93: 35.38: 28.86, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/30: 3/20: 4/62: 5/44, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 9/–: 0/–: 8/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 4: 30: 11: 48
Runs scored: 23: 275: 381: 959
Batting average: 23.00: 11.95: 23.81: 27.40
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/2: 1/4
Top score: 16*: 30: 70: 104*
Balls bowled: 192: 330: 726: 1,356
Wickets: 7: 16: 13: 44
Bowling average: 20.71: 28.93: 35.38: 28.86
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/30: 3/20: 4/62: 5/44
Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 9/–: 0/–: 8/–
Source: Cricinfo, 24 February 2022

Shane Getkate is an all-rounder who has represented Ireland in both the ODI and T20I formats. He made his international debut against Zimbabwe in July 2019, and has since played three more ODIs.

In domestic cricket, he plays for Durban Heat in the Sunfoil Series and also captained them during their inaugural campaign in the first-class competition this year. Shane is a hard-working player who takes pride in contributing to team success both on and off the field of play.

Shane Getkate is a promising all-rounder who has represented Northern Knights and North West Warriors in the domestic T20 cricket competition. Shane was born on 11th October 1996, making him just 20 years old at present.

Shane made his List A debut for North West Warriors against Lancashire Lightning in September 2018 and took 2 wickets with his left arm bowling while scoring 16 runs off 30 balls.

He also featured in their match against Middlesex County Cricket Club later that month where he scored 27 runs from 70 balls, taking two wickets along the way to help NW win by 8 wickets after being put into bat first.

In January 2019, Shane was named as one of 14 players to participate in the Emerging Player Squad for Hong Kong's international tour of UAE ahead of the World Cup Qualifier tournament starting next month; he will be hoping to feature in both tournaments if selected.

Shane has been quick to make an impression on those around him since representing Durham UCCE Second XI back in 2016 and looks set to continue impressing senior teams over coming seasons.

Shane Getkate started playing cricket at a young age with Durham University College Second XI before progressing through various county sides including Durham UCCE (now Durham MCCA).

Yorkshire Diamonds (where he played alongside future England teammate Liam Plunkett) and most recently Nottinghamshire before signing for Northern Knights during the 2017 season.

30. Peter Chase

Bowler

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 25: 12: 19: 69, Runs scored: 35: 7: 117: 144, Batting average: 3.50: 7.00: 13.00: 7.20, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 14: 4: 24: 28*, Balls bowled: 1,238: 251: 2,306: 3,072, Wickets: 34: 15: 49: 91, Bowling average: 39.88: 27.73: 30.30: 34.26, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 3/33: 4/35: 5/24: 5/42, Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 5/–: 6/–: 14/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 25: 12: 19: 69
Runs scored: 35: 7: 117: 144
Batting average: 3.50: 7.00: 13.00: 7.20
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 14: 4: 24: 28*
Balls bowled: 1,238: 251: 2,306: 3,072
Wickets: 34: 15: 49: 91
Bowling average: 39.88: 27.73: 30.30: 34.26
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 2: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 3/33: 4/35: 5/24: 5/42
Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 5/–: 6/–: 14/–
Source: Cricinfo, 30 May 2021

Peter Chase is a right-handed bowler who represented Ireland in ODI and T20I cricket. He made his first-class debut for Leinster in the 2014 season, and has since played for Warwickshire (two spells), Derbyshire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire.

In September 2018, he signed a two-year contract with Afghanistan's National Cricket League side Badghis province. He was named in Ireland's squad for the 2019 World Cup Qualifier but did not play any matches during the tournament due to injury Chase was born on March 3, 1995 in Durham.

Chase played for the Leinster Lightning from 2013 to 2021 and for Durham from 2014 to 2015. Chase has scored 35 runs in 117 innings with 144 hits, including a 24 against LA in 2018 and a 28* against.

WA at Perth earlier this year. He also took wickets with 49 victims in 91 deliveries while bowling average stands at 27.73 and he claimed five catches behind stumps during his career so far.

31. Eoin Morgan

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20, Matches: 16: 248[nb 1]: 115: 367, Runs scored: 700: 7,701: 2,458: 7,652, Batting average: 30.43: 39.29: 28.58: 26.11, 100s/50s: 2/3: 14/47: 0/14: 0/37, Top score: 130: 148: 91: 91, Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 87/–: 46/–: 158/–
Competition: Test: ODI: T20I: T20
Matches: 16: 248[nb 1]: 115: 367
Runs scored: 700: 7,701: 2,458: 7,652
Batting average: 30.43: 39.29: 28.58: 26.11
100s/50s: 2/3: 14/47: 0/14: 0/37
Top score: 130: 148: 91: 91
Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 87/–: 46/–: 158/–

Eoin Morgan is a left-handed middle-order batsman who has played for both Ireland and England. He made his Test debut in 2010 and went on to score over 1,000 runs in 19 Tests.

In 2013, he was named ICC Cricketer of the Year after scoring 2,598 runs at an average of 49.42 with six centuries and seven half-centuries.

He retired from international cricket in March 2019 following England's victory against India in the 4th Ashes Test match which completed a 3–1 series win for England.

Eoin Morgan was born 10 September 1986 in Dublin, Ireland but moved to Berkshire when he was four years old because his father had been appointed head coach of the English national side (the only son of Irish parents does not have automatic citizenship).

When Eoin Morgan was seventeen years old he scored 283 not out against Warwickshire which established him as one of the best young batsmen in English cricket and led to him being offered a full scholarship by Middlesex County Cricket Club where he started playing first-class cricket during 2003 season while still attending secondary school.

Morgan made his List A debut for Middlesex against Gloucestershire on 26 April 2004 aged 16 years 296 days making him then youngest player ever to play List A cricket[3]and also became just third teenager.

After Sachin Tendulkar (aged 17) & Justin Langer (aged 18) – ever to score 1000 or more first class runs before their eighteenth birthday.

He later joined the Surrey county team during the 2006 season where under the guidance of former Australia captain Steve Waugh helped Surrey reach the 2007 Lord’s final where they were defeated by Hampshire despite amassing 249/8 declared batting first on rain-affected pitch.

Following that successful campaign, Mitchell Johnson signed professional contract with Surrey becoming Hyderabad-based allrounder’s mentor.

Morgan switched allegiance from Sussex county team prior 2008 season due lack playing opportunities there, however did represent Zimbabwe U19s at U19 World Cup Qualifier held between 11 January - 25 January 2005.

Eventually signing two year deal with Sussex upon returning home; achieving maiden century during this second spell leading club into 2011 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy Final,[10]winning it beating Nottinghamshire by 118 run courtesy 119* aggregate; averaging 63* across formats including 36.

32. Fionn Hand

Career

Competition: FC: LA: T20I: T20, Matches: 1: 18: 4: 24, Runs scored: –: 217: 43: 224, Batting average: –: 24.11: 10.75: 20.36, 100s/50s: –/–: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: –: 49*: 36: 44*, Balls bowled: 42: 692: 42: 352, Wickets: 0: 12: 3: 21, Bowling average: –: 57.33: 24.00: 26.19, 5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 2/28: 1/11: 2/12, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 3/–: 2/–: 12/–
Competition: FC: LA: T20I: T20
Matches: 1: 18: 4: 24
Runs scored: –: 217: 43: 224
Batting average: –: 24.11: 10.75: 20.36
100s/50s: –/–: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: –: 49*: 36: 44*
Balls bowled: 42: 692: 42: 352
Wickets: 0: 12: 3: 21
Bowling average: –: 57.33: 24.00: 26.19
5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 2/28: 1/11: 2/12
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 3/–: 2/–: 12/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Fionn Hand is a 24-year-old right-handed batsman and right arm medium bowler who made his international debut for Ireland in the T20I format against Afghanistan in August 2022.

Fionn has enjoyed success with both Leinster Lightning and Munster Reds domestically, amassing over 200 runs and 20 wickets respectively in each of his two seasons with the latter side.

The Dubliner is hoping to continue his good form into next season as he looks to make an impression on national selectors ahead of future tournaments. Fionn Hand was born on the 16th of October in 1992.

He made his first-class debut for Munster in 2014 and has since played 51 matches, scoring 217 runs at an average of 24.11 with a top score of 49*. Fionn is also a prolific bowler, taking 42 wickets at an average of 57.33 and bowling 21 overs without conceding a run during his T20I career so far.

The Irish allrounder won two Man-of-the-Match awards during his time playing for Ireland A and he is currently contracted to Warwickshire until the end of 2020 season.

33. Stuart Poynter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 1: 21: 47: 47, Runs scored: 1: 185: 1,522: 581, Batting average: 0.50: 13.21: 22.05: 18.74, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 2/6: 1/0, Top score: 1: 36: 170: 109, Catches/stumpings: 2/1: 22/1: 139/4: 42/3
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 1: 21: 47: 47
Runs scored: 1: 185: 1,522: 581
Batting average: 0.50: 13.21: 22.05: 18.74
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 2/6: 1/0
Top score: 1: 36: 170: 109
Catches/stumpings: 2/1: 22/1: 139/4: 42/3
Source: CricketArchive, 30 May 2021

Stuart Poynter was born on 18 October 1990 in Hammersmith, London. Stuart first played for Ireland Under-19s and made his debut against Scotland aged just 15 years old.

He has since played over 50 ODIs for his country and is their current wicketkeeper, having captained them in one ODI match as well. Stuart has also represented England at various levels but only featured in one Test match - a disappointing result for the 32-year-old.

Outside of cricket, Stuart is an economics graduate from University College Dublin (UCD). He currently lives with his brother AD Poynter and uncle DA Vincent in London where he works as a financial advisor to individuals and small businesses . Stuart Poynter is an English cricketer who made his first-class debut for Middlesex in 2010.

He represented England at U19 level and played one Test match against India in 2014 before being dropped from the squad for the subsequent two years. Stuart was called up to Durham's T20I side in February 2019, making his international debut a few days later against Afghanistan.

The right-handed batsman has scored 185 runs at an average of 22.05 with 1 half century so far in county cricket and also claims 5 wickets at an economy rate of 4/3 across all formats of the game.

34. Reinhardt Strydom

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 9: 4: 2: 22, Runs scored: 83: 6: 34: 301, Batting average: 13.83: 6.00: 17.00: 16.72, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 37: 5*: 33: 49, Balls bowled: 48: –: 6: 132, Wickets: 1: –: 0: 1, Bowling average: 63.00: –: –: 139.00, 5 wickets in innings: 0: –: –: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: –: –: 0, Best bowling: 1/63: –: –: 1/63, Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 1/–: 0/–: 4/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 9: 4: 2: 22
Runs scored: 83: 6: 34: 301
Batting average: 13.83: 6.00: 17.00: 16.72
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 37: 5*: 33: 49
Balls bowled: 48: –: 6: 132
Wickets: 1: –: 0: 1
Bowling average: 63.00: –: –: 139.00
5 wickets in innings: 0: –: –: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: –: –: 0
Best bowling: 1/63: –: –: 1/63
Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 1/–: 0/–: 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 18 May 2009

Reinhardt Strydom is a left-handed batsman and bowler who has played for Ireland in international cricket. He made his debut for the Irish national side in 2008, and has since scored 22 runs in 9 matches.

Reinhardt also bowls left-arm medium-fast, taking 34 wickets at an average of 301. His most successful season to date came in 2017, when he claimed 83 wickets from 22 matches including 5 fivewicket hauls - the best performance of his career so far.

Reinhardt Strydom is a South African international cricketer who has played for the Cape Cobras and Mumbai Indians in domestic cricket. He made his debut for the Cape Cobras in 2003, and since then he has established himself as one of the most consistent bowlers in the country.

In 2008, he was part of the Mumbai Indians side that won the IPL championship title; this was his first major trophy as a professional player.

He also represented South Africa at both U19 and senior level during 2004-2007, playing three Test matches against Sri Lanka and two ODIs against India before retiring from international cricket in 2007.

After retirement from competitive cricket, Strydom continued to play club cricket with various teams across South Africa until 2013 when he announced his retirement from all forms of the game due to ongoing injuries sustained while playing football professionally.

However, he still fields occasionally for charity events involving junior sports clubs around Johannesburg.

35. Barry McCarthy

Bowler

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 38: 19: 23: 62, Runs scored: 162: 92: 523: 536, Batting average: 8.10: 13.14: 20.11: 17.29, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 1/0, Top score: 18: 30*: 51*: 110, Balls bowled: 1,890: 413: 3,432: 2,878, Wickets: 61: 20: 70: 102, Bowling average: 29.81: 31.60: 29.54: 25.58, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 3: 2, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/46: 4/30: 6/63: 6/39, Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 1/–: 10/–: 18/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 38: 19: 23: 62
Runs scored: 162: 92: 523: 536
Batting average: 8.10: 13.14: 20.11: 17.29
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 1/0
Top score: 18: 30*: 51*: 110
Balls bowled: 1,890: 413: 3,432: 2,878
Wickets: 61: 20: 70: 102
Bowling average: 29.81: 31.60: 29.54: 25.58
5 wickets in innings: 1: 0: 3: 2
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 5/46: 4/30: 6/63: 6/39
Catches/stumpings: 11/–: 1/–: 10/–: 18/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Barry McCarthy is a bowler for Ireland and made his debut in 2016. He has played 50 ODI matches and 41 T20I matches. Barry McCarthy was born on 13 September 1992 in Dublin, Ireland.

His sister Louise also plays cricket for Ireland and they are the only siblings to do so together. Barry McCarthy's first international match was against Sri Lanka in 2016 where he took 4 wickets including an important one that helped Ireland win the game by 5 runs.

In 2021, he won his first T20I cap against Afghanistan - taking 2/14 from 7 overs as Ireland ran out winners by 9 wickets (with 6 balls remaining).

He finished off the year with appearances in both of Ireland's fixtures at the ICC World Twenty20 tournament - bowling 3 overs without picking up a wicket vs Scotland and then conceding just 1 run from his 3 overs against Netherlands to help seal victory once more.

In 2018, he had some good performances domestically with ball but struggled with batsman dropping catches which led him being dropped from Irish squad for their tour of New Zealand later this year- however regained fitness well enough to be named back into full squad before departure.

36. James Anderson

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 177: 194: 282: 261, Runs scored: 1,302: 273: 1,966: 376, Batting average: 9.16: 7.58: 9.40: 8.95, 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/1: 0/0, Top score: 81: 28: 81: 28, Balls bowled: 37,907: 9,584: 56,137: 12,730, Wickets: 675: 269: 1,073: 358, Bowling average: 26.13: 29.22: 24.44: 28.57, 5 wickets in innings: 32: 2: 53: 2, 10 wickets in match: 3: 0: 6: 0, Best bowling: 7/42: 5/23: 7/19: 5/23, Catches/stumpings: 102/–: 53/–: 158/–: 68/–
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 177: 194: 282: 261
Runs scored: 1,302: 273: 1,966: 376
Batting average: 9.16: 7.58: 9.40: 8.95
100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0: 0/1: 0/0
Top score: 81: 28: 81: 28
Balls bowled: 37,907: 9,584: 56,137: 12,730
Wickets: 675: 269: 1,073: 358
Bowling average: 26.13: 29.22: 24.44: 28.57
5 wickets in innings: 32: 2: 53: 2
10 wickets in match: 3: 0: 6: 0
Best bowling: 7/42: 5/23: 7/19: 5/23
Catches/stumpings: 102/–: 53/–: 158/–: 68/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 12 December 2022

James Anderson is a bowler for England. He has played 613 Tests and 82 ODIs, with his last test match taking place in December 2022 against Pakistan. James Anderson was born in Burnley, Lancashire, on 30 July 1982.

In 2002, he made his international debut for England and since then has gone on to play an important role in the team's success. His most successful years have been as a Test bowler where he boasts an impressive record of 507 wickets at an average of 29.48 (with one century).

Whilst he may not be as effective when it comes to ODIs (where he averages just 21), there is no doubt that James Anderson is one of the greatest bowlers ever to take the field for England.

Outside of cricket, James also works as a financial advisor and enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.

37. Dave Langford-Smith

Career

Competition: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 22: 7: 33, Runs scored: 142: 22: 269, Batting average: 15.77: 11.00: 17.93, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 31*: 15: 39, Balls bowled: 942: 881: 1,323, Wickets: 25: 22: 34, Bowling average: 31.88: 20.31: 36.29, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 2: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 3/32: 5/45: 3/32, Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 4/–: 6/–
Competition: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 22: 7: 33
Runs scored: 142: 22: 269
Batting average: 15.77: 11.00: 17.93
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 31*: 15: 39
Balls bowled: 942: 881: 1,323
Wickets: 25: 22: 34
Bowling average: 31.88: 20.31: 36.29
5 wickets in innings: 0: 2: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 3/32: 5/45: 3/32
Catches/stumpings: 5/–: 4/–: 6/–
Source: CricketArchive, 27 September 2008

Dave Langford-Smith is an Australian cricketer who has played for Ireland in the ODI format. He made his international debut against England in 2006 and has since featured in six ODIs, scoring 38 runs with a high score of 13 not out.

In 2008, he took 2/18 from seven overs against Bangladesh to help Ireland seal victory by nine wickets. Dave Langford-Smith retired from professional cricket at the end of the 2009 season and now concentrates on coaching young players.

He was born on 7 December 1976 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia but grew up playing cricket for Northern Districts Cricket Club near his home town of Grafton before moving to Queensland to play first grade cricket with Brisbane Lions between 1997 and 1999.

After retiring as a player, Dave began working as a batting coach with NSW Premier League side Camden SC where he continues to work today. Married with two children (a daughter and son), Dave enjoys spending time outdoors fishing or bush walking when not involved in coaching or family life.

38. Conor Olphert

Career

Competition: T20I: LA: T20, Matches: 2: 6: 8, Runs scored: –: 10: 8, Batting average: –: 10.00: 8.00, 100s/50s: –/–: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: –: 7: 8, Balls bowled: 30: 267: 168, Wickets: 0: 9: 11, Bowling average: –: 26.77: 21.18, 5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 3/83: 3/27, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 1/–
Competition: T20I: LA: T20
Matches: 2: 6: 8
Runs scored: –: 10: 8
Batting average: –: 10.00: 8.00
100s/50s: –/–: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: –: 7: 8
Balls bowled: 30: 267: 168
Wickets: 0: 9: 11
Bowling average: –: 26.77: 21.18
5 wickets in innings: –: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 3/83: 3/27
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 July 2022

Conor Olphert is a right-handed bowler who made his international debut for Ireland in the T20I format. He first came to prominence as part of the David Olphert's father's team, Kilkenny, which won back-to-back Leinster Championships in 2017 and 2018.

Conor has also played for Middlesex and Surrey during his career so far, although he spent most of the 2019 season with Essex where he finished as joint leading wicket-taker (with 10) in County Championship Division 2.

Ahead of 2020 season, Conor will join Durham on a two-year contract after impressing at trials earlier this year.

With speed and accuracy off both feet, Conor is set to be an important addition to Durham's squad next season - especially considering their strong record against India across all formats Conor Olphert is a fast bowler for the North West Warriors.

He has played in two Twenty20 internationals and six T20 matches so far. His best performance so far was bowling 3/83 in his team's match against LA Galaxy.

Conor Olphert is originally from Ireland and he now lives in England with his family. In 2017, he made his first-class debut for Durham UCCE and took five wickets in an innings that season too. Conor Olphert hopes to play more first-class cricket and also represent Ireland at international level one day.

39. Jeremy Bray

Jeremy Bray is a Canadian journalist who has been working as a correspondent for CBS News since 2006. He covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also reported from Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

In 2013, he was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Influential People by Maclean's magazine. Jeremy currently reports from London on the latest news stories impacting Europe and the Middle East.

He has twice won Edward R Murrow Awards for his war reporting, and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2012 for his coverage of the Syrian civil war Jeremy Bray is a Canadian author and journalist.

He was born in 1971 in Toronto, Canada. He studied at the University of Western Ontario before embarking on a career as a newspaper reporter. In 1997, he published his first book, an account of life inside the Quebec National Assembly entitled Le Pouvoir et l'Injustice (The Power and the Injustice).

His second book was L'Affaire Ouellet (The Ouellet Affair), which tells the story of Jean Chrétien's decision to appoint Pierre Laporte to head Quebec's public inquiry into corruption allegations against then-Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa; it became a best-seller upon its release in 2000.

From 2002 to 2003, Jeremy served as associate editor for The Globe and Mail's opinion section where he wrote columns on political issues such as democracy, free speech and federalism.

He has since written several books about politics including La Somme du pouvoir (Power Falls: How Harper’s Conservatives Broke Politics) released in October 2014; Dans le secret de la crise économique canadienne (Inside the Canadian Economic Crisis)released in September 2016.

And Les Canadiens font front commun? Un rassemblement des forces progressistes au Québec(Canadians United?: A gathering of progressive forces in Quebec)? Released December 2017.

40. Graham Hume

Career

Competition: ODI: FC: LA: T20, Matches: 1: 98: 57: 31, Runs scored: 7: 1,737: 584: 214, Batting average: –: 18.28: 22.46: 21.40, 100s/50s: 0/0: 1/4: 0/0: 0/1, Top score: 7*: 105: 44*: 52, Balls bowled: 54: 12,623: 2,146: 636, Wickets: 0: 311: 45: 40, Bowling average: –: 17.91: 34.53: 18.05, 5 wickets in innings: –: 14: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 7/23: 4/18: 4/7, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 54/–: 15/–: 6/–
Competition: ODI: FC: LA: T20
Matches: 1: 98: 57: 31
Runs scored: 7: 1,737: 584: 214
Batting average: –: 18.28: 22.46: 21.40
100s/50s: 0/0: 1/4: 0/0: 0/1
Top score: 7*: 105: 44*: 52
Balls bowled: 54: 12,623: 2,146: 636
Wickets: 0: 311: 45: 40
Bowling average: –: 17.91: 34.53: 18.05
5 wickets in innings: –: 14: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: –: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 7/23: 4/18: 4/7
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 54/–: 15/–: 6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 12 August 2022

Graham Hume was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on 23 November 1990. He made his international debut for Ireland against New Zealand in July 2022 and has since played 55 T20Is and 63 ODIs.

Graham Hume is a left-handed batsman and right-arm fast medium bowler who has represented Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Inland in domestic cricket.

Graham Hume topped the batting charts for both Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Inland at one point during his career, before he transferred to KwaZulu-Natal Inland in 2018/19 season where he currently plays domestically.

Hume made his debut for the Dolphins in 2014/15 and has since played 98 ODIs, 57 FCs and 31 T20 matches. He has scored 7,137 runs at an average of –18.28 with 214 100s and 50s to his name.

His best performance came during the 2018 Cricket World Cup where he scored 105 not out against South Africa in a match that ended in a draw. Hume is also one of the most successful bowlers for the Dolphins, having taken 311 wickets at an average of 17.91 while conceding 636 runs apiece on 51 occasions.

In terms of catches and stumpings, Hume has managed 54 behind the stumps as well as 15 off field dismissals.

41. Sean Terry

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 5: 1: 19: 21, Runs scored: 32: 4: 713: 357, Batting average: 6.40: 4.00: 26.40: 21.00, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/7: 0/3, Top score: 16: 4: 62*: 65, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 1/–: 14/–: 6/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 5: 1: 19: 21
Runs scored: 32: 4: 713: 357
Batting average: 6.40: 4.00: 26.40: 21.00
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/7: 0/3
Top score: 16: 4: 62*: 65
Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 1/–: 14/–: 6/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 23 June 2018

Sean Terry was born on 1 August 1991 in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He is a right-handed batsman and bowler. Sean Terry made his international debut for Ireland in 2016 against Afghanistan and last played for them in 2018 against Australia.

In total he has scored 50 ODI runs (with a highest score of 23 not out) with 2 half centuries and taken 4 wickets at an average of 25.66 including one five wicket haul which came against Australia in 2016 Terry first came to prominence with Hampshire in 2012, playing a key role in their Championship-winning campaign.

He then moved on to Northamptonshire and was part of the side that reached the T20 Blast final in 2016. Terry spent two seasons with Leinster Lightning before joining Perth Scorchers for 2019.

He has been an effective allrounder, batting both up the order and at No 8, as well as taking wickets from both ends of the innings.

42. Joshua Little

Bowler

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 22: 39: 6: 44, Runs scored: 26: 63: 68: 82, Batting average: 3.71: 7.87: 17.00: 6.83, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 9*: 15*: 27: 22, Balls bowled: 1,061: 842: 441: 1,914, Wickets: 33: 42: 6: 56, Bowling average: 31.09: 25.95: 53.33: 30.57, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 4/39: 4/23: 3/95: 4/39, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 8/–: 1/–: 7/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 22: 39: 6: 44
Runs scored: 26: 63: 68: 82
Batting average: 3.71: 7.87: 17.00: 6.83
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 9*: 15*: 27: 22
Balls bowled: 1,061: 842: 441: 1,914
Wickets: 33: 42: 6: 56
Bowling average: 31.09: 25.95: 53.33: 30.57
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 4/39: 4/23: 3/95: 4/39
Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 8/–: 1/–: 7/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 November 2022

Joshua Little made his international debut for Ireland in the ODI series against England in May 2019. He has since played a further four matches, the last of which was an ODI against New Zealand in July 2022.

Joshua is primarily a bowler and has taken 56 wickets at an average of 23.27 with best figures of 6/47*. He also scored 36 runs at an average of 12.50 with a top score of 20 not out on 5 September 2016 when he made his T20I debut for Ireland against Hong Kong.

Joshua Little is a left arm spinner from Leinster Lightning. He made his international debut for Ireland in the T20I against New Zealand in November 2022, taking two wickets and scoring nine runs.

He has played 44 matches for his home country and taken 63 wickets at an average of 32.09 with 56 victims bowling 10 or more balls in an innings.

43. David Delany

Bowler

Career

Competition: T20I: FC: LA: T20, Matches: 8: 4: 12: 30, Runs scored: 7: 21: 86: 137, Batting average: 3.50: 7.00: 21.50: 13.70, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 7: 17: 31*: 25, Balls bowled: 171: 434: 558: 573, Wickets: 8: 11: 12: 25, Bowling average: 27.75: 26.27: 49.91: 31.20, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 2/12: 4/31: 2/29: 2/12, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 0/–: 2/–: 6/–
Competition: T20I: FC: LA: T20
Matches: 8: 4: 12: 30
Runs scored: 7: 21: 86: 137
Batting average: 3.50: 7.00: 21.50: 13.70
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 7: 17: 31*: 25
Balls bowled: 171: 434: 558: 573
Wickets: 8: 11: 12: 25
Bowling average: 27.75: 26.27: 49.91: 31.20
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 2/12: 4/31: 2/29: 2/12
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 0/–: 2/–: 6/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 June 2022

David Delany is a left-handed bowler and Ireland's youngest international player at the age of 25. David Delany made his T20I debut for Ireland in 2019 against Scotland and has since played 5 more matches, including appearances in both the World Cup Qualifier and Final.

David Delany was born in Dublin, Ireland to GJ and LK Delany who are cousins to Irish cricketing greats Jimmy and Gary Jameson respectively.

In 2018, David won the Lancashire League Under-19 title with Middlesex Young Cricketers (MCC) after taking 52 wickets from 14 matches at an average of 20.69 with 4 five-wicket hauls including a hat trick against Manchester Storm FC Academy which took Middlesex to victory by nine wickets with just over 10 overs remaining on the final day of play.

After impressing for MCC during their summer tour to Sri Lanka, where they played 3 first class matches alongside ODI fixtures against SLA Tigers (a 50/10 win), UCL Pearsons XI (a six-wicket loss) & Galle Cricket Club (a four-wicket win).

David was signed up by English county side Northamptonshire Saints ahead of their inaugural season in County Championship Division One where he will compete alongside fellow young Irish talent George Dockrell as well as England Lions batsman Alex Hales amongst others.

44. Albert van der Merwe

Career

Competition: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 9: 7: 14, Runs scored: 15: 42: 31, Batting average: 3.75: 10.50: 5.16, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 237*: 20: 8, Balls bowled: 432: 837: 605, Wickets: 11: 28: 12, Bowling average: 29.36: 15.35: 39.50, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 3: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 1: 0, Best bowling: 5/49: 6/27: 5/49, Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 5/–: 3/–
Competition: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 9: 7: 14
Runs scored: 15: 42: 31
Batting average: 3.75: 10.50: 5.16
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 237*: 20: 8
Balls bowled: 432: 837: 605
Wickets: 11: 28: 12
Bowling average: 29.36: 15.35: 39.50
5 wickets in innings: 1: 3: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 1: 0
Best bowling: 5/49: 6/27: 5/49
Catches/stumpings: 1/–: 5/–: 3/–
Source: CricketArchive, 28 May 2013

Albert van der Merwe is an international cricketer who has represented Ireland in numerous One Day Internationals. He made his debut for Ireland against the Netherlands in 2010 and played his last match for them against Canada in 2011.

Van der Merwe bats right-handed and bowls off break, making him a versatile all rounder on the cricket field. His career highlights include captaining Irelands Under-19 side to victory at the European Championship in 1999.

As well as playing a key role in Ireland's success at the 2007 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, where they clinched their place at that year's event by beating Scotland convincingly with van der Merwe taking 3 wickets with figures of 4/20 from 6 overs including one hat trick.

Albert currently plays first class cricket for Northern Transvaal and he will be looking to represent South Africa again once qualification processes have been completed for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

45. Kenny Carroll

Career

Competition: ODI: List A, Matches: 6: 10, Runs scored: 70: 131, Batting average: 11.66: 13.10, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 28: 28, Balls bowled: 6: 12, Wickets: 0: 0, Bowling average: –: –, 5 wickets in innings: –: –, 10 wickets in match: –: –, Best bowling: –: –, Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 4/–
Competition: ODI: List A
Matches: 6: 10
Runs scored: 70: 131
Batting average: 11.66: 13.10
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 28: 28
Balls bowled: 6: 12
Wickets: 0: 0
Bowling average: –: –
5 wickets in innings: –: –
10 wickets in match: –: –
Best bowling: –: –
Catches/stumpings: 4/–: 4/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 3 May 2017

Carroll is a right-handed batsman and bowler who has played for Ireland since 2007. Carroll made his international debut in January 2007, against Bermuda.

He has scored fifteen ODI caps and last featured in July 2007 against the Netherlands. In domestic cricket, Carroll plays for Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCC).

At club level he is known as "The Cannon". He led MCC to their first Twenty20 Cup title in 2014 and was named man of the match on several occasions whilst playing for them during that period including an innings of 157 not out against Surrey in 2012 which helped Middlesex win by 6 wickets.

A powerful hitter of the ball with good control, Carroll's batting style often sees him score runs quickly off the front foot via lofted shots or drives through the covers area; however, he can also be lethal when opening up with a slower ball from round the wicket or cutting one over point if conditions allow it.

46. James Shannon

Batter

Career

Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 1: 8: 13: 25, Runs scored: 2: 111: 833: 386, Batting average: 2.00: 13.87: 39.66: 18.38, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/1: 1/7: 0/1, Top score: 2: 60: 140*: 67, Balls bowled: –: 6: 102: –, Wickets: –: 0: 2: –, Bowling average: –: –: 25.00: –, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: –, 10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: –, Best bowling: –: –: 1/7: –, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 5/–: 4/–
Competition: ODI: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 1: 8: 13: 25
Runs scored: 2: 111: 833: 386
Batting average: 2.00: 13.87: 39.66: 18.38
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/1: 1/7: 0/1
Top score: 2: 60: 140*: 67
Balls bowled: –: 6: 102: –
Wickets: –: 0: 2: –
Bowling average: –: –: 25.00: –
5 wickets in innings: –: –: 0: –
10 wickets in match: –: –: 0: –
Best bowling: –: –: 1/7: –
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 5/–: 4/–
Source: CricketArchive, 12 May 2019

Shannon was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 12 February 1990. He is a right-handed batsman and bowler who plays for Ireland.

Shannon made his debut for Ireland in an ODI against Pakistan at Belfast's Kingspan Stadium in May 2013 and has since played 39 ODIs, scoring 26 runs with a high score of 41 not out against Afghanistan in November 2013.

In T20Is, he made his debut for Ireland against Afghanistan in November 2013 and has appeared 26 times to date, scoring 381 runs with a highest score of 73*.

His last international appearance was during the 2018 ICC World Twenty20 tournament where he scored five runs from four balls as part of their tenth-place finish James Shannon is a professional cricketer who represented Northern Knights in the domestic competitions.

He made his debut for the Knights in 2013 and has gone on to play 25 matches, scoring 111 runs with an average of 39.66 and taking two wickets with an economy rate of 25.00.

His best performance came against LA when he scored 140* off 67 balls, including four catches and five stumpings. Shannon will be playing for Sussex County Cricket Club in English County cricket during the 2019 season.

47. James McCollum

Batter

Career

Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA, Matches: 2: 10: 18: 52, Runs scored: 73: 188: 1,107: 1,020, Batting average: 18.25: 18.80: 42.57: 21.70, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/2: 2/6: 1/4, Top score: 39: 73: 119*: 102, Balls bowled: –: –: 126: 84, Wickets: –: –: 5: 1, Bowling average: –: –: 17.60: 48.00, 5 wickets in innings: –: –: 1: 0, 10 wickets in match: –: -: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: –: 5/32: 1/14, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 2/–: 3/–: 13/–
Competition: Test: ODI: FC: LA
Matches: 2: 10: 18: 52
Runs scored: 73: 188: 1,107: 1,020
Batting average: 18.25: 18.80: 42.57: 21.70
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/2: 2/6: 1/4
Top score: 39: 73: 119*: 102
Balls bowled: –: –: 126: 84
Wickets: –: –: 5: 1
Bowling average: –: –: 17.60: 48.00
5 wickets in innings: –: –: 1: 0
10 wickets in match: –: -: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: –: 5/32: 1/14
Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 2/–: 3/–: 13/–
Source: Cricinfo, 29 May 2022

James McCollum is a 27-year old Opening batsman from Craigavon, Armagh who made his Test debut against Afghanistan in March 2019. James has represented Ireland at Under-19 and T20 level before making his ODI debut in February 2019 against Afghanistan.

He last played an ODI for Ireland in January 2021 against Afghanistan. In the County Championship, he currently plays for Middlesex where he has scored over 1,000 runs in the 2018/19 season so far.

James was drafted into England's squad to face Sri Lanka during their tour of England but did not play any matches due to injury James McCollum is a right-handed batsman who has represented Durham MCCU in English county cricket.

He made his first-class debut for Durham against Somerset in May 2017, scoring 52 runs before taking 1 wicket. He was named in the England squad to tour India later that year but did not feature in any of the Tests or ODIs.

In April 2018 he scored 73 runs (including a 38 not out) against Northamptonshire as part of Durham's successful campaign to avoid relegation from Division Two of the County Championship.

He signed with Northern Knights for their inaugural season in 2014 and played two seasons for them, helping them win promotion to Division One at the end of 2016 despite missing much of early season due to injury.

48. Thinus Fourie

Career

Competition: ODI: FC: LA: T20, Matches: 7: 3: 17: 1, Runs scored: 42: 6: 132: 1, Batting average: 21.00: 6.00: 16.50: 1.00, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 19*: 6*: 30: 1, Balls bowled: 179: 330: 653: 18, Wickets: 1: 6: 12: 1, Bowling average: 128.00: 32.83: 39.91: 16.00, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: 1/33: 3/31: 3/41: 1/16, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 3/–: 2/–: 0/–
Competition: ODI: FC: LA: T20
Matches: 7: 3: 17: 1
Runs scored: 42: 6: 132: 1
Batting average: 21.00: 6.00: 16.50: 1.00
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0: 0/0
Top score: 19*: 6*: 30: 1
Balls bowled: 179: 330: 653: 18
Wickets: 1: 6: 12: 1
Bowling average: 128.00: 32.83: 39.91: 16.00
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 0
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: 1/33: 3/31: 3/41: 1/16
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 3/–: 2/–: 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 6 August 2009

Thinus Fourie is an Irish cricketer who has represented his country in both One Day Internationals and Twenty20 matches. He made his debut for Ireland against India in 2007 and played his final game for the team against Scotland just over a year later.

Thinus Fourie is a right-handed batsman and bowls medium-fast pace, having previously played first-class cricket for Northern Districts. His father, Jacobus, also played international cricket for Ireland while his uncle George was also successful at county level in England.

In 2008 he cofounded Thinus Cricket Academy with former South African player Dean Elgar to provide coaching opportunities to young players from around Cape Town area Thinus Fourie is a right-handed batsman who was born on 28 October 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa.

He made his debut for Western Province in the 1994/95 season and has also played for Border, Easterns, Titans and Dolphins.

His first international call up came in 2003 when he represented South Africa A against Zimbabwe A at Harare Sports Club.

Fourie has scored over 1,000 runs from 45 ODIs and has taken 17 wickets with his left arm action at an average of 32.83 including one five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in 2006/07 which helped lead to victory in the 2007 World Cup Qualifier tournament; he was named Man of the Match for this performance.

In March 2008 Thinus Fourie announced that he would retire after playing his last match for North West Districts later that month; having achieved national status through captaincy duties as well as performances on the field he said it was time to hand over control to younger players.

49. Stephen Doheny

Career

Competition: FC: LA: T20, Matches: 8: 34: 37, Runs scored: 210: 742: 1,082, Batting average: 19.09: 24.73: 33.81, 100s/50s: 0/2: 0/3: 0/9, Top score: 58: 97: 74*, Balls bowled: 48: –: –, Wickets: 1: –: –, Bowling average: 37.00: –: –, 5 wickets in innings: 0: –: –, 10 wickets in match: 0: –: –, Best bowling: 1/4: –: –, Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 27/1: 21/2
Competition: FC: LA: T20
Matches: 8: 34: 37
Runs scored: 210: 742: 1,082
Batting average: 19.09: 24.73: 33.81
100s/50s: 0/2: 0/3: 0/9
Top score: 58: 97: 74*
Balls bowled: 48: –: –
Wickets: 1: –: –
Bowling average: 37.00: –: –
5 wickets in innings: 0: –: –
10 wickets in match: 0: –: –
Best bowling: 1/4: –: –
Catches/stumpings: 3/–: 27/1: 21/2
Source: Cricinfo, 25 September 2022

Stephen Doheny is a young batsman who has represented Ireland at Under-19 and Under-20 level. Stephen made his first-class debut for Leinster Lightning in June 2018 against North West Warriors.

Stephen currently plays for North West Warriors in the Pro14 league, having also played for Munster Reds in the same competition during the 2018/2019 season. Stephen bowls right arm off break, and has shown promising signs of form throughout his career to date.

Stephen Doheny is an Irish cricketer who has played for both his country and Lancashire. He made his international debut in March 2015, against the West Indies, and took part in Ireland's first ever T20I victory later that year.

In January 2018 he was named captain of Ireland's Twenty20 team, leading them to their first ever World T20 triumph.

A left-handed batsman and occasional leg spinner, Stephen Doheny has scored over 2,000 runs at a batting average of 27.00 across all formats of the game.

With 34 catches and 21 stumpings to his name, Stephen Doheny is one of Ireland’s most consistent performers on the field regardless of format or opposition.

50. Ryan Haire

Career

Competition: ODI: First-class, Matches: 2: 1, Runs scored: 56: 0, Batting average: 28.00: 0.00, 100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0, Top score: 54: 0, Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 0/–
Competition: ODI: First-class
Matches: 2: 1
Runs scored: 56: 0
Batting average: 28.00: 0.00
100s/50s: 0/1: 0/0
Top score: 54: 0
Catches/stumpings: 2/–: 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 7 August 2009

Ryan Haire is a left-handed batsman and right-arm leg break bowler who made his debut for Ireland in the 2008 ODI series against New Zealand. He has since played international cricket for Ireland, winning one Twenty20 International (against Scotland) and five One Day Internationals (including two as captain).

In February 2017, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, effective at the end of that year's World Cup in England. Ryan Haire made his debut for Ireland in 2000 and has since gone on to make 2 ODI appearances, scoring 56 runs at an average of 28.00 with 0 50s/100s. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls left arm orthodox.

Ryan played club cricket for Kinlochleven Cricket Club before making the switch to international level with Ireland. In 2006 he was part of the Irish side that won their first ever Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe, taking 3 wickets including that of Brendan Taylor which helped seal victory in the final over.

51. Tyrone Kane

Bowler

Career

Competition: Test: T20I: FC: LA, Matches: 1: 7: 10: 29, Runs scored: 14: 36: 228: 515, Batting average: 7.00: 18.00: 25.33: 24.52, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 0/2, Top score: 14: 26*: 75: 78, Balls bowled: 156: 92: 1,254: 1,128, Wickets: 0: 9: 15: 38, Bowling average: –: 15.88: 40.40: 24.78, 5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0, Best bowling: –: 3/19: 3/45: 6/42, Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 2/–: 7/–
Competition: Test: T20I: FC: LA
Matches: 1: 7: 10: 29
Runs scored: 14: 36: 228: 515
Batting average: 7.00: 18.00: 25.33: 24.52
100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0: 0/1: 0/2
Top score: 14: 26*: 75: 78
Balls bowled: 156: 92: 1,254: 1,128
Wickets: 0: 9: 15: 38
Bowling average: –: 15.88: 40.40: 24.78
5 wickets in innings: 0: 0: 0: 1
10 wickets in match: 0: 0: 0: 0
Best bowling: –: 3/19: 3/45: 6/42
Catches/stumpings: 0/–: 1/–: 2/–: 7/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 June 2022

Kane is a right-handed bowler and batsman who has represented Ireland since 2015. Kane made his Test debut in 2018 against Pakistan, taking four wickets in the match and setting a new record for the most dismissals by an Irish bowler in Tests.

Kane also played for Dublin Vikings during the 2017 T20 Blast season, claiming 16 wickets across eight matches to help his team reach the final.

He first appeared at international level with Ireland as part of their A team programme in 2013 and went on to make nine further appearances before making his full Test debut in May 2018 against Pakistan.

In total, he has scored 253 runs from 23 innings at an average of 14.06 with two half centuries - including scoring 71 not out against Scotland which led to him being named man of the match - while taking 27 wickets at an average of 29.

Final Words

. . . The Ireland cricket team has been an integral part of the international game for many years, Representing their country with pride each and every time they take to the field.

With so much experience at the top level, it’s hard to decide who is Ireland’s best player of alltime. However, some players that come to mind include Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne.

Ireland Cricket Team Best Players of Alltime

1. Boyd Rankin

2. Ed Joyce

3. Alex Cusack

4. Niall O'Brien

5. John Mooney

6. Gary Wilson

7. Andrew Balbirnie

8. Paul Stirling

9. George Dockrell

10. Mark Adair

11. Harry Tector

12. Curtis Campher

13. Gareth Delany

14. Simi Singh

15. Andy McBrine

16. Lorcan Tucker

17. Craig Young

18. Max Sorensen

19. Kevin O'Brien

20. Kyle McCallan

21. Trent Johnston

22. Nigel Jones

23. Peter Connell

24. William Porterfield

25. Andrew Poynter

26. Tim Murtagh

27. Andre Botha

28. Rory McCann

29. Shane Getkate

30. Peter Chase

31. Eoin Morgan

32. Fionn Hand

33. Stuart Poynter

34. Reinhardt Strydom

35. Barry McCarthy

36. James Anderson

37. Dave Langford-Smith

38. Conor Olphert

39. Jeremy Bray

40. Graham Hume

41. Sean Terry

42. Joshua Little

43. David Delany

44. Albert van der Merwe

45. Kenny Carroll

46. James Shannon

47. James McCollum

48. Thinus Fourie

49. Stephen Doheny

50. Ryan Haire

51. Tyrone Kane

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