August 14, 2017 - Cricket Ireland

McGuire Stars as Ireland Under 15s Beat Surrey

Nathan McGuire’s half century helped Ireland Under 15’s beat their Surrey counterparts by an emphatic 93 runs in the second leg of their UK tour.Rush top-order batsman McGuire was at his positive best as he struck 9 boundaries in a fluent 58 as the Irish posted 235 against the English county. James Hunter chipped in…

Paul Stirling Injury and Recovery

Paul Stirling is continuing his rehabilitation from a recent calf injury with Middlesex, as the demands and rigours of four-day cricket could put him at greater risk of a recurrence of the injury. Cricket Ireland have clarified the situation regarding Paul Stirling’s exclusion from this week’s ICC InterContinental Cup match against The Netherlands at Malahide.A…

Ireland Ready for Netherlands challenge

The Ireland senior men’s team play their first red ball cricket since attaining Full Member status of the ICC when the Netherlands visit Malahide for an Intercontinental Cup match this week. The squad gathered yesterday as preparations began in earnest and they looked resplendent in their pristine whites, in what was a debut appearance for…

Strabane win O’Neills Ulster Shield in dramatic Super-Over

Strabane are the Ulster Shield winners for 2017 after Tommy Barr’s side beat St Johnston in a nerve-jangling “super over” after the two sides had tied the 20-over decider. The Red Caps became the first North West team to claim the trophy and they did so after an enthralling contest that ebbed and flowed for…

Waringstown Crowned O’Neills Ulster Cup Champions

Waringstown clinched their first Ulster Cup triumph in the 19 year history of the competition, played for the first time this season in T20 format.They played Coleriane in the morning semi-final at Saintfield and were always in control after the Bannsiders lost early wickets, including that of South African professional Graham Hume without scoring. David…

Scorchers win twice to extend lead at the top of the Toyota Super 3 table

On an action packed day of Toyota Super 3 cricket at Oak Hill, the Scorchers extended their lead at the to of the table.The Scorchers extended their lead at the top of the Toyota Super 3 table after wins in both of their T20 games against the Dragons and Typhoons at Oak Hill on Sunday.Katie…