Mark Adair

Ireland Men

Shirt number: 32

An opening bowler who can move the ball both ways, Mark (or 'Sparky') is also known for his power hitting down the order. He often bowls the most difficult overs in the match with plenty of variations in his armoury. Has played a pivotal role for Ireland in their two Test match victories to date.

dob

27.03.96

cap number

703

domestic teams

Lisburn CC, Northern Knights

team role

Bowler

battling style

Right-hand

bowling style

Right-arm Fast Medium

debut match

May 2019 v England

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An opening bowler who can move the ball both ways, Mark (or ‘Sparky’) is also known for his power hitting down the order. He often bowls the most difficult overs in the match with plenty of variations in his armoury. Has played a pivotal role for Ireland in their two Test match victories to date.

Versatility makes Mark one of the central cogs in all formats of the game for Ireland – he is a bowler who is up for any challenge and doesn’t shy away from difficult situations.

He contributes in all facets of the game and has the drive and ambition to lead the line for many years to come.

In December 2023, Mark became the first Irish bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20Is, and the second-fastest in world cricket to take 100 T20I wickets.

Mark Adair and Harry Tector batting in December 2023. — Mark Adair and Harry Tector batting against Zimbabwe, December 2023

Player stats

International

Ireland Men

Mark Adair

27.03.96