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Leinster Lightning have a proud history of success in the Inter-Provincial Series having won 21 of the 27 titles on offer since 2013.
Based in Dublin, Leinster Lightning has built a formidable reputation as the dominant force in Irish inter-provincial cricket. However, recent seasons have seen the Lightning's dominance come under serious challenge.
George has been at the forefront of the Lightning set-up since the outset. Ireland international all-rounder who has recently remodelled his game, with his batting to the fore. Averaged 69 in the Cup at the end of last season when he was also the leading wicket-taker with 53.
Ireland’s Test match captain who has been a mainstay of the Lightning team since 2013. After a career batting at first wicket down, his last 20 appearances have been as opener and from there has scored six half centuries. Has missed only two inter-pro seasons and has scored three hundreds.
Emerging Player of the Year, scored four hundreds in 2023 including one in Future Series and one for Ireland Academy side in two-day game. Also made 50 on senior inter-provincial debut against Warriors and followed up with 59 against Knights at Stormont.
Missed the start of the season as he was still in Australia but now recognised as a genuine all-rounder after scoring 76 from 81 balls against Knights in the Cup and is one of the fastest bowlers in the competitions. Since his debut in 2017, he has played for every team except the Warriors.
Made his Test debut at Lord’s last year and although out of favour during the winter, was a late call-up for the Tri-Series in the Netherlands in May. Earlier had been on Ireland Wolves tour of Nepal. Enjoyed his most successful season with the ball in 2023 and as a batter he consistently has a strike rate in excess of 100 when he spends any time at the crease.
Australian, Irish passport-holder – his grandparents are from Co Antrim. Captained the Ireland Academy side at the ECC T10 event in Malaga last year, after making his debut for Lightning. Dynamic player who likes to clear the ropes, he averaged 45 in the Cup and 40 in the Trophy.
Getting lots of opportunities with the Ireland Wolves and Academy team. Studying at Trinity and as well as his leg spin bowling is a powerful finisher with the bat. His figures of 6-26 against the Knights at Stormont last year are the best in the Cup. Scored 50 and took four wickets in an innings for the Wolves in List A games against Nepal A in April.
Captained Ireland U19s at this year’s World Cup in South Africa and now playing at Loughborough College. Good against spin and very professional attitude. Made his senior IP debut this year.
Ireland’s first current player in the prestigious IPL. Because of his franchise and international commitments, he has not played for Lightning since July 2022. Took three wickets on his IP debut back in 2017 as a 17-year-old, 11 months AFTER his Ireland debut and he hasn’t looked back.
Excellent ball striker, has the highest strike rate for hitting sixes in the ECC T10 and scored the second quickest century in the IP Cup last season at Stormont, 107 off 63 balls, including eight sixes.
Ireland international who should win his 100th cap this year and the only current player who played for Lightning in their first T20 game in 2013. As well as his swing bowling, he is a hard-hitting lower-order batter who scored 110 off 59 balls against Knights in 2022. This season set new Trophy best bowling figures of 4-2-3-5 against Reds.
Tall, aggressive bowler who hits the pitch. Previously played in Cork where he was studying and moved to Dublin where he was selected for and played for Leinster Bolts. Made his debut in both formats last season.
With Ireland Academy at the ECC T10 last winter. Not express pace but good skills and very accurate. Made his Lightning debut in 2022, dismissing Murray Commins and Curtis Campher in the Cup and Tyrone Kane in his first T20. Spent winter playing in Australia at Sam Harbinson’s club. Studying at Trinity.
Very tall, all the attributes to be a quick bowler and can develop his batting. Had a good Under-19 World Cup and captained the Under-19s in Guernsey in April. Made his senior IP debut against Warriors this year.
One of the leading run-scorers in Leinster cricket last season after making his debut for Lightning. Pulled out of Academy tour to West Indies because of injury but has reputation for scoring big runs. Highly rated by former Ireland coach Graham Ford
Now qualified on residency. Made his debut for the Reds in the Trophy in 2021 and played five matches but moved to Leinster the following year and played only one game in each of the last two years. However, he played in four 50-over games and will be hoping for more game time this year.
Ireland’s No 4 batter across all formats and ranked No 4 in the world in ODIs at the start of this season. Despite scoring five ODI centuries, he has a top score of ‘only’ 92 from 24 innings in the IP Cup. Actually made his IP debut for the Reds in 2017 and then played four seasons for Knights.
Captain of the Ireland Under-19 team at the 2022 World Cup in West Indies. Had already made his debut for Lightning the previous year. Part of the Emerging Ireland squad in the Caribbean last winter when he made his first class debut. Opening batter, younger brother of Harry.
Ireland’s first choice wicket-keeper across all formats and in his 10th season playing for Lightning. Signed off last year with his highest score, 133 against Warriors in the competition’s record-breaking 425 for seven and needs just two more catches behind the stumps for 50 in the Cup.
Still at school, come back from stress fracture last summer to play at the Under-19 World Cup. Announced his arrival in the Lightning team last year by taking five Reds wickets in his second match with internationals Gareth Delany and Curtis Campher among his victims.
A former Irish international with an incredible all-rounder record - 142 caps, 3,606 runs at 27.74 an 176 wickets at 21.99.
Andre replaced Nigel Jones as Lightning Head Coach in 2023.
