The Irish Times

Welcome late hitting salvo propels Ireland to vital qualifying win

Bahrain put to the sword as George Dockrell, Gareth Delany and Craig Young all excel

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 14:01

Middle order problems resurface to cost Ireland against bogey team UAE

Andrew Balbirnie continues to thrive but questions surround what comes next

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 15:26

Ireland cricket tour to the USA suffers Covid-19 disruption

Key batter Gareth Delany set to miss two T20 internationals in Florida

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 15:06

Gareth Delany’s unbeaten 88 powers Ireland to warm-up win over Bangladesh

Morale-boosting win comes ahead of next Monday’s opening game against the Netherlands

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 14:49

Ireland overpower Papua New Guinea in T20 World Cup warm-up

Andrew Balbirnie and Curtis Campher stand helps secure eight-wicket win

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 16:46

Ireland name their final squad for T20 World Cup

The three players who missed out will still have a role to play in supporting the squad

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 12:05

Ireland captain Balbirnie proud of effort in levelling series with Zimbabwe

Ireland bowl African side out for 131 to win by seven wickets

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 21:23

Paul Stirling’s thrilling century sets Ireland up to take series lead against Zimbabwe

Opener hits an unbeaten 115 as late onslaught takes the game away from African side

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 20:14

Zimbabwe pip Ireland to T20 victory by three runs

Extended wait for first win in shortened game persists ahead of October T20 World Cup

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:36

Simi Singh makes his mark for Ireland as South Africa level up series

All-rounder makes first international century during third ODI in Malahide

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 20:41

Ireland’s pacemen set up big eight-wicket win over Netherlands

Craig Young and Josh Little each take four wickets to help level series in Utrecht

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:55

Balbirnie and Dockrell bat Leinster Lightning to Interprovincial Cup title

David O’Halloran takes four wickets in four-wicket win against North West Warriors

Tue May 25 2021 - 19:53

Mark Adair returns as Ireland aim to finish on a high

The fast bowler is returning from an ankle operation for the third match of ODI series

Tue Aug 04 2020 - 10:26

Evin Lewis century helps West Indies complete whitewash against Ireland

Andrew Balbirnie’s knock of 71 the only highlight of poor Irish batting display

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 20:39

Ireland suffer another slow death against the Dutch in Dubai

Left-arm spin proves Ireland’s Achilles’ heal yet again in T20 qualifier semi-final

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 16:00

Ireland seal Tri-Nations series with thrilling one-run win over Scotland

Gary Wilson’s side hold their nerve during pressure finish in Malahide

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 18:18

Ireland’s historic Lord’s Test would have moved even Beckett

First Test meeting with England will be one of the biggest games in Irish cricket history

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 18:25

Zimbabwe take apart Ireland attack to pick up overdue victory

Wilson and Adair make a stand but visitors romp to eight-wicket win in Co Tyrone

Sun Jul 14 2019 - 20:40

Ireland looking to get back on track in T20 format

Clash with Zimbabwe at Stormont is the start of a potentially long road to the Super 12s

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 20:32

Ireland wrap-up ODI series whitewash with Zimbabwe win

James McCollum in the runs again after tourists are skittled for 190 at Stormont

Sun Jul 07 2019 - 18:46

Ireland’s ODI with Bangladesh in Malahide is a washout

No play possible on Thursday due to rain as Ireland squad takes shape for Lord’s

Thu May 09 2019 - 15:24

Ireland ready to take its place in Test cricket history

Pakistan will provide the opposition for historic sporting occasion

Fri May 11 2018 - 06:00

Craig Young called up to Ireland squad for Pakistan Test

Uncapped Nathan Smith forced out of potential debut because of side strain

Wed May 09 2018 - 21:50

Paul Stirling returns to Ireland ODI squad for West Indies

Barry McCarthy and Craig Young both ruled out of 14-man party for clash at Stormont

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 19:22

Ireland suffer crushing 190-run defeat against New Zealand

Black Caps secure Tri-Series victory with a game to spare in Malahide

Sun May 21 2017 - 19:32

Ireland looking for improvement in Bangladesh clash

Ireland will face a full-strength Tigers side preparing for Champions Trophy

Fri May 12 2017 - 06:00

Simi Singh called into Ireland Tri-Nations cricket squad

Leinster Lightning all-rounder joins team that will face Bangladesh and New Zealand

Mon May 08 2017 - 18:42

Kevin O’Brien stars as Leinster Lightning get title defence off on right foot

Ireland international all-rounder hits 75 from 49 balls before collecting two key wickets

Mon May 01 2017 - 21:20

Ireland comfortably stroll past UAE in Dubai

Half centuries from William Porterfield and Andrew Balbirnie gave Ireland eight wicket win

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 17:03

Usman Khawaja inspires Australia to nine wicket win over Ireland

Ireland suffer second big loss of South Africa tour after being bowled out for 198 in Benoni

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 18:29

Ireland take healthy first-innings lead over Hong Kong

George Dockrell and Peter Chase both take three wickets in Belfast

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 19:13

Ireland bowler Boyd Rankin suffers broken leg

Warwickshire player ruled out for the remainder of the season

Tue Aug 16 2016 - 13:22

Barry McCarthy gets Ireland call-up for Sri Lanka series

Bowler rewarded after string of fine performances for Durham

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 15:32

Ireland move a step closer to Test dream with Papua New Guinea win

John Bracewell’s side power to a 145-run victory on the final day in Towsville

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 09:41