Tournament Centre
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group A
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 4 | 3.09 |
| Australia | 2 | 4 | 2.05 |
| Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1.01 |
| Japan | 3 | 0 | -2.41 |
Group B
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| India | 2 | 4 | 2.03 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | -0.62 |
| USA | 2 | 1 | -3.14 |
Group C
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| England | 3 | 6 | 2.87 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 4 | 0.65 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | -2.92 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2.99 |
Group D
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 6 | 2.49 |
| West Indies | 3 | 4 | 0.23 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1.64 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | -5.45 |
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group A
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 6 | 2.18 |
| Ireland | 2 | 4 | 1.43 |
| USA | 3 | 2 | -0.52 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | 0 | -1.78 |
| Namibia | 2 | 0 | -2.15 |
Group B
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| Netherlands | 3 | 6 | 0.52 |
| Thailand | 2 | 4 | 0.62 |
| Scotland | 2 | 2 | 1.12 |
| Nepal | 2 | 0 | -0.70 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | -1.12 |
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group A: Ireland beat Japan by 4 wickets
NCG, Windhoek, 22 January.
Japan 247-9 (50 overs; C Hara-Hinze 57, G Hara-Hinze 44, S Nakayama-Cook 30, K Kato-Stafford 24, N Parmar 24, H Tani-Kelly 20; A Leckey 3-44, O Riley 3-52, S Haslett 2-33)
Ireland 251-6 (48 overs; F Ogilby 73, S Dijkstra 55*, A Leckey 44, R O'Brien 18; T Moore 2-30, P Kato-Stafford 2-42)
Half century for Seb Dijkstra (George Armstrong)
Crucial winners takes all clash between Ireland and Japan to see who makes the next phase. Big wicket early on for Olly Riley who removes Japan's prolific run scorer Hugo Tani-Kelly. Two wickets for Adam Leckey and one for Sam Haslett has Ireland on top at 72-4. Japan rebuilding and more evenly poised just past halfway. Stand broken by Tom Ford. Followed by a third for Adam Leckey that puts Ireland on top despite a half century for Hara-Hinze. It's all Ireland now as Sam Haslett has a second with Hara-Hinze gone. But Japan rallying with a flurry of boundaries taking them towards the 200 mark. Big last six overs coming up. Poor final spell for Ireland with indisciplined bowling, fielding and awful body language. Japan will be delighted with 247. Ireland should chase it down but no guarantees under pressure. Early let offs as both West and Ogilby are dropped Kazuma Kato-Stafford the unlucky bowler in both cases. But he gets the breakthrough as this time West's tentative prod leaves a gap and the stumps are rattled. Ogilby certainly taking advantage of that early life, passes 50 the partnership with Adam Leckey worth 58 at the drinks break. Japan unable to exert any pressure on the Irish pair at the moment, runs coming at will. Ogilby gone but Ireland's to lose at the halfway stage with only 100 more required. Leckey out for 44 but Rob O'Brien and Seb Dijkstra chipping away as Ireland move serenely closer to their target. Until O'Brien is caught on the ropes for 18. Late twist with just 55 needed? No, all very straightforward with Seb Dijkstra making a half century in a low risk closing chase, although Ireland did also lose Marko Bates and Olly Riley with the finishing line in sight to give the result a closer look.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group D: West Indies beat South Africa by 55 runs
HP, Windhoek, 22 January.
West Indies 234 (47.5 overs; Z Carter 114, J Van Lange 29, J Dorne 20; JJ Basson 5-23, J Rowles 2-44)
South Africa 179 (37.4 overs; J Rowles 46, L Phahlamohlaka 26, J Van Schalkwyk 20; S Belle 6-40)
Zacary Carter's century (8x4,8x6) carried the West Indies to a defendable total despite the efforts of JJ Basson whose five-for ensured that there were a couple of overs unused. South Africa struggling somewhat at the first drinks break, a lot depending on in form Jason Rowles who goes shortly after. West Indies on top with Belle completing a six-wicket haul - the end is nigh. Indeed, a comfortable 55-run win for West Indies.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group C: Zimbabwe lost Pakistan by 8 wickets.
Takashinga, Harare, 22 January.
Zimbabwe 128 (35.5 overs; N Hlabangana 59; Ali Raza 3-16, A Subhan 2-14, M Sayyam 2-36, M Qamar 2-39)
Pakistan 132-2 (26.2 overs; S Minhas 74*, U Khan 26, A Hussain 24*)
Nathaniel Hlabangana with almost half the Zimbabwe total as Pakistan ran through the rest of the side. Sameer Mihas led Pakistan to the win with over 23 overs to spare, his unbeaten innings of 74 containing 6x4 & 3x6.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group A: Ireland beat USA 16 runs.
Mulpani, Kathmandu, 22 January.
Ireland 154-7 (20 overs; L Paul 67, G Lewis 42; T Norris 3-10)
USA 138-8 (20 overs; R Singh 41, C Pagydyala 22; A Kelly 4-20, A Canning 2-11, A Maguire 2-26)
Half century for Leah Paul (ICC)
The sixteen runs that Arlene Kelly and Rebecca Stokell plundered from the final over of Ireland's innings proved to be the margin that ensured the Girls in Green win today. With Orla Prendergast out first ball it was Leah Paul who provided impetus to the innings in a 77 run partnership with Gaby Lewis. USA were briefly ahead of the rate in the opening powerplay but from there they struggled to maintain the challenge. Seventeen extras conceded by Ireland to USA's two, and the departure of Ava Canning who pulled up after one ball of her third over the downside of today's win.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group B: Scotland beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets.
Mulpani, Kathmandu, 22 January.
Zimbabwe 101 (18.4 overs; M Mupachikwa 30*, C Dhururu 22; A Maqsood 2-14, R Slater 2-15, K Bryce 2-19)
Scotland 105-5 (13.4 overs; K Fraser 44, K Bryce 23; L Tshuma 3-25)
Katherine Fraser top scored for the Scots with 44 (ICC)
Scotland with the win that keeps them in contention for qualification for the next stage. Wickets shared as only Modester Mupachikwa and Chiedza Dhururu showed any resistance Mupachikwa batting at three remaining not out at the end. Katherine Fraser with a brisk 44 in the chase before being run out, 7x4 1x6 in her 30 ball stay.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group B: Nepal lost to Netherlands by 2 runs.
Mulpani, 22 January.
Netherlands 140-5 (20 overs; B De Leede 49, S Kalis 30; R Chhetry 2-21)
Nepal 138-7 (20 overs; R Chhetry 37*, S Magar 27*; I vd Woning 3-16)
Another tight final over from Siegers claims the points (ICC)
Rubina Chhetry and Sita Magar came within one hit of upsetting the odds as they added an unbeaten 45 runs in the final overs of the chase. Thety took 20 runs off the eighteenth over and 11 off the nineteenth to leave them needing 13 off Heather Siegers final over. In the last game Siegers bowled the final over for just three singles and he legspin did the job again today - 2,1,0,1,2,4 to the Dutch to their third win.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group A: Bangladesh beat Namibia by 80 runs.
Kirtipur, 22 January.
Bangladesh 144-7 (20 overs; S Mostery 27, D Akter 25, Shorna Akter 23, N Joty 21; S Tuhadeleni 2-34, S Shihepo 2-21)
Namibia 64 (17.5 overs; Shanjida Akther 4-14, R Khan 3-5, F Khatun 3-12)
Sobhana Mostary top scored for Bangladesh (ICC)
Four wickets for Shanjida Akther Maghla helped Bangladesh to an 80-run win as all 10 Namibia wickets fell to spin. Dilara Akter set the tone at the top of the order for Bangladesh with 25 before Sobhana Mostary (27) and Nigar Sultana Joty (21) put on 46 for the fourth wicket. Rabeya Khan (11) helped to negotiate a late order wobble as Bangladesh set Namibia 145 to win. In response, captain Sune Wittmann made 19 at the top of the order but struggled for support. Rabeya (three for five) and Shanjida (four for 14) took care of the middle and lower order before Fahima Khatun (three for 12) finished the job as Namibia were bowled out for 64.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group C: England beat Scotland by 252 runs.
Takashinga, Harare, 21 January.
England 404-6 (50 overs; B Mayes 191, J Moores 81, C Falconer 32, S Morgan 24*, T Rew 22; J Woodhouse 3-88, F Jones 2-50) Scotland 152-9 (44.5 overs; F Carter 34, Max Chaplin 22, E Ramsay 20*; C Falconer 3-19, M Lumsden 2-17, R Albert 2-39)
Ben Mayes (ICC)
England piling up the runs against the Scots with 200 on the board at the halfway stage. Ben Mayes with a 66 ball century (13x4,3x6) leading the way in a 188 run second wicket partnership with Joe Moores, left-arm seamer Finlay Jones with both wickets. Mayes heading for history taking advantage of a couple of missed chances but edges a reverse sweep to keeper Thomas Knight just 2 runs short of setting a new World Cup record. Three wickets for Jake Woodhouse but at some cost. The Scottish chase struggling to make any headway against the English seamers with both openers gone in the space of two balls and Saraswat given not out caught behind three balls later, 52-3 at the first drinks break and only 85-5 after 25. Ollie Jones goes first ball and six of the seven bowlers used have a wicket, Caleb Falconer with three, Ralphie Albert and Manny Lumsden each with two. A big win for one of the Tournament favourites, totally dominating their opponents today.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group D: Afghanistan beat Tanzania by 9 wickets.
HP, Windhoek, 21 January.
Tanzania 85 (36 overs; N Nooristani 5-9, U Niazai 2-9)
Afghanistan 88-1 (12.4 overs; F Khan 55*)
Nooristani took five wickets (ICC)
Tanzania struggling against Afghanistan just fifty on the board at the half-way stage and extras the top score. Remarkable figures from Nasratullah Nooristani whose 7 overs cost just 9 runs as he claimed a five-for. Extras comfortably top score with 25 as only three batters reached double figures. Afghanistan race to victory with Faisal Khan finding the boundaries, 9x4,1x6 in the seventeen year old's 34 ball innings. Tanzania first to be eliminated and the Group D qualifiers will be Afghanistan, South Africa and the West Indies.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group A: Australia beat Japan by 8 wickets
NCG, Windhoek, 20 January.
Japan 201-8 (50 overs; H Tani-Kelly 79*, N Parmar 33, M Hara-Hinze 29, C Hara-Hinze 24; N Cooray 3-26, W Byron 2-31)
Australia 204-2 (29.1 overs; W Malajczuk 102, N Samuel 60*)
Century for Will Malajczuk (ICC)
Japan's centurion Hugo Tani-Kelly doing the job for his side again with another unbeaten innings, while legspinner Naden Cooray's three victims all fell to lbw decisions. Shouldn't be a problem for Australia to secure the win which would set up a winner take all game between Ireland and Japan on Thursday. Fifty up for Australia inside 5 overs, Will Malajczuk with 45 of them! 100 up in the 11th over and Australia certainly in a hurry to get this done and dusted. Merciless. Will Malajczuk reaches his hundred from 52 balls (12 fours, 5 sixes) as the Aussies march relentlessly on. Stand eventually ended on 132 with the centurion dismissed. A welcome second wicket for Japan as Steven Horgan gone for 15. All over as Nitesh Samuel makes a half century as Australia win by 8 wickets. They face Sri Lanka in a top of the table clash, while Japan meet Ireland on Thursday to decide who progresses to the next phase,
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group B: Bangladesh v New Zealand - no result.
Queens, Bulawayo, 20 January.
New Zealand 51-1 (10 overs; A Mann 20*, T Jones 16*) Bangladesh
Ground staff saturated (ICC)
Another rainy day in Bulawayo as the forecasters have predicted it will be all week.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group B: Thailand beat Zimbabwe by 1 run.
Mulpani, 20 January.
Thailand 115-7 (20 overs; N Koncharoenkai 54, N Chantham 26; A Mazvishaya 2-21, A Zimunu 2-22) Zimbabwe 114-6 (20 overs; M Mupachikwa 36, K Ndhlovu 28; T Putthawong 2-27)
Maya opts to throw the ball to run out Gwanura (ICC)
The tightest of finishes saw Thailand claim the points. With Zimbabwe requiring 2 runs for the win, Nyasha Gwanzura could only dig out the final delivery back to the bowler. Bizarrely she seemed reluctant to attempt the tieing run and set off late as her partner raced past her to the keeper's end. Phannita Maya gathered her fumbled stop, and with Gwanzuru not in the frame opted to throw the ball at the stumps rather than simply walk it in and remove the bails. Fortunately she hit because a miss would have seen the game lost, as no one was backing up to prevent a winning overthrow. Small margins indeed, Thailand unbeaten and Zimbabwe winless after two games each.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group A: Namibia lost to USA by 4 wickets.
Mulpani, 20 January.
Namibia 144-6 (20 overs; Y Khan 74, M Gorases 28; T Norris 3-34. I Vaghela 2-15) USA 145-5 (19.2 overs; E Claridge 70*, R Singh 21; E Kejarukua 2-25, S Tuhadeleni 2-28)
Player of the Match Ella Claridge (ICC)
USA keeper Ella Claridge starred with the bat, after surviving two dropped catches early in her innings. Her 70 off 51 (10x4,1x6) took her side to within 4 singles of the win, which was achieved with four balls to spare.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group B: Netherlands beat Scotland by 7 runs.
Kirtipur, 20 January.
Netherlands 157-6 (20 overs; S Kalis 87; R Slater 3-24) Scotland 150-5 (19 overs; K Bryce 43, K Fraser 41, S Bryce 30; C De Lange 2-27)
Sterre Kalis (ICC)
Stere Kalis with more than half the Oranji's runs, her 87 off 60 balls included 14x4, 1x6 while for Scotland left arm seamer Rachel Slater claimed three wickets in her four over spell. Katherine Fraser and Kathryn Bryce added 50 for the second wicket and the Bryce sisters another 57 together. Eleven needed from the final over but Scotland only managed three singles off the legspin of Heather Siegers.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Group A: Bangladesh beat Papua New Guinea by 30 runs.
Kirtipur, 20 January.
Bangladesh 168-5 (20 overs; Shorna Akter 37, D Akter 35, S Mostary 34*, Sharmin Akter 28)
Papua New Guinea 138-9 (20 overs; B Tau 35, S Jimmy 28, H Doriga 21)
Shorna Akter (ICC)
Solid display by one of the tournament favourites ensured a 30-run win.
Headline News
Dave Sirha: 22 January
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Dave Sirha takes with Kevin O'Brien about Italy's upcoming series against Ireland and the T20 World Cup.
Euro Slam to fly at last?
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The three franchises have reportedly been sold for up to USD 15 million each which sounds an enormous sum until it’s realised that figure is spread over 10 years, with no allowance for inflation, and is half the valuation that was floated only last year.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (2)
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The second instalment from Niall Walsh as Ireland Women open the tournament proper with a win over PNG, and familiar faces in Judy Cohen and Johnny Kennedy make an appearance.
Three last over finishes on second day of Women's T20 qualifier
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All but one game goes to the last over as the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier continues in Nepal.
Japan well beaten by Australia
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An eight wicket defeat for Japan as the Under-19 World Cup continues.
New overseas player at Leinster
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of NZ born Thomas O'Connor for the 2026 season as their overseas player.
Ireland beaten by Sri Lanka
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Reuben Wilson and his skipper Olly Riley gave supporters a glimpse of the future in Windhoek but their efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka inflicted a second defeat on Ireland at the U19 World Cup, by 106 runs.
Ireland's selection confusion
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Ireland seem to be guilty of muddled thinking when it comes to their batting options at the top of the order in T20 cricket.
Roulston joins Brigade
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Gavin Roulston has joined Brigade from Bready ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
Pretorius signs new deal with Woodvale
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Woodvale have confirmed that Ruhan Pretorius has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the club until the conclusion of the 2030 season.
Ireland off to a flyer in World Cup Qualifiers
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Orla Prendergast smashed 56 and followed up with four miserly overs in Kathmandu yesterday to get Ireland’s T20 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a convincing start with a 41-run victory over Papua New Guinea.
USA washed out at Under-19 World Cup
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A fine century for USA's Nitish Sudini is the bright spot on a day marred by the weather.
Dutch win over Zimbabwe highlights day one of Women's T20 Qualifier
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USA lose to Bangladesh and hosts beaten by Thailand in other results.
Thumping defeat for Japan at U19 World Cup, despite battling Kelly century
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Hugo Kelly's unbeaten century nowhere near enough for Japan in record breaking Sri Lanka performance.
Leinster sign Luke Horgan
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.
New professional for Clontarf
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Clontarf recently confirmed their choice of overseas players for both their men's and women's teams.
Mixed news for The Hills
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The Hills have signed Australian Liam Blackford for the 2026 season, but are losing opening bowler Sean McNicholl who is off to pastures new at Phoenix.
O'Brien shows his pedigree
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Rob O’Brien flew the flag for Dublin’s premier cricketing clan in Windhoek yesterday with a battling 79 as Ireland U19s opened their World Cup campaign against Australia with a eight-wicket defeat.
Prendergast in the runs again as Ireland beat Zimbabwe
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Orla Prendergast made it back-to-back half centuries to guide Ireland Women to a four-wicket win against Zimbabwe in their second and final T20 WCQ warm-up game in Nepal.
India survive scare while West Indies defeat Tanzania on opening day
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India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the U19 Cricket World Cup as two matches survived the weather on the opening day.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (1)
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Niall Walsh has ventured to Nepal to follow the fortunes of Cricket Ireland Women as they embark on their T20 World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Dave Sirha: 15 January
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Handle with care. Dave Sirha takes a look at the prospects for the Ireland U19s at the World Cup that gets under way this week in Namibia and South Africa,
Nathan Johns: 14 January
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With (hopefully) World Cups upcoming for the men and women, not to mention a monumental change with the arrival of a new Cricket Ireland CEO, this year has the capacity to be one of the most important in recent memory. Even if we say that every January.
NW Review 5: Bonds Glen
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It was a solid campaign for Bonds Glen who had some good wins on their way to fifth place in the Championship and the cups.
Ireland too strong for Nepal in warm-up
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Ireland's big guns flexed their muscles in a comfortable 100 run win over hosts Nepal in their opening warm-up match of the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Ireland stunned by Tanzania in U19 World Cup warm-up
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Tanzania produced an incredible fightback to beat Ireland in their final warm-up match ahead of the U19 World Cup in Namibia.
NW Review 4: Ballyspallen
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It was a mixed campaign for Ballyspallen who although were more than a match for anyone in the league, lacked consistency when it mattered,
Love is in the air
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Tough group for Ireland U19s
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Ireland U19s are in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, Sri Lanka and Japan.
No surprises in Ireland T20 World Cup squad
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Ireland has named its 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup that will be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Bethell equals Campher record
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ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell equalled a rare feat this week, one he shares with Ireland’s Curtis Campher.
North County sign overseas player
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North County have signed Australian all-rounder Lochie Hardy as their overseas player for the upcoming season.
Adam Leckey among ICC 10 to watch at World Cup
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CSNI all-rounder Adam Leckey has been tipped to make a big impression at the upcoming Under-19 World Cup this month.
Ireland U19s thumped by North West Colts
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Ireland U19s slumped to an eight-wicket loss against a local North West Colts side in the second game of their World Cup preparations in South Africa.
The story of Ireland's honours board
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Nathan Johns on the story behind Ireland's honours board, and what it means to those featured on it.
World in motion
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The next few months will tell much about the health of Irish cricket with three national sides in major tournaments.
Historic first for Lisburn
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Lisburn Women have unveiled New Zealander Talia Hurley as their overseas professional for the 2026 season. It's another progressive step for the Wallace Park club as they look to strengthen all aspects of their set-up.
Humphreys rejoins Instonians
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Instonians have confirmed the return of Irish international Matthew Humphreys to the club.
Green light for National Cricket Centre
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Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Marc Ellison's VideoBlog
In this episode, Martin Guptill opens up about the moments that shaped his incredible journey from a 17-year-old at the National Under-19s to one of New Zealand's most prolific international batsmen.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (2)
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The second instalment from Niall Walsh as Ireland Women open the tournament proper with a win over PNG, and familiar faces in Judy Cohen and Johnny Kennedy make an appearance.
Ireland beaten by Sri Lanka
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Reuben Wilson and his skipper Olly Riley gave supporters a glimpse of the future in Windhoek but their efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka inflicted a second defeat on Ireland at the U19 World Cup, by 106 runs.
Ireland's selection confusion
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Ireland seem to be guilty of muddled thinking when it comes to their batting options at the top of the order in T20 cricket.
Ireland off to a flyer in World Cup Qualifiers
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Orla Prendergast smashed 56 and followed up with four miserly overs in Kathmandu yesterday to get Ireland’s T20 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a convincing start with a 41-run victory over Papua New Guinea.
O'Brien shows his pedigree
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Rob O’Brien flew the flag for Dublin’s premier cricketing clan in Windhoek yesterday with a battling 79 as Ireland U19s opened their World Cup campaign against Australia with a eight-wicket defeat.
Prendergast in the runs again as Ireland beat Zimbabwe
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Orla Prendergast made it back-to-back half centuries to guide Ireland Women to a four-wicket win against Zimbabwe in their second and final T20 WCQ warm-up game in Nepal.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (1)
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Niall Walsh has ventured to Nepal to follow the fortunes of Cricket Ireland Women as they embark on their T20 World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Ireland stunned by Tanzania in U19 World Cup warm-up
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Tanzania produced an incredible fightback to beat Ireland in their final warm-up match ahead of the U19 World Cup in Namibia.
Tough group for Ireland U19s
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Ireland U19s are in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, Sri Lanka and Japan.
No surprises in Ireland T20 World Cup squad
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Ireland has named its 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup that will be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Adam Leckey among ICC 10 to watch at World Cup
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CSNI all-rounder Adam Leckey has been tipped to make a big impression at the upcoming Under-19 World Cup this month.
The story of Ireland's honours board
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Nathan Johns on the story behind Ireland's honours board, and what it means to those featured on it.
World in motion
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The next few months will tell much about the health of Irish cricket with three national sides in major tournaments.
Northern
Pretorius signs new deal with Woodvale
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Woodvale have confirmed that Ruhan Pretorius has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the club until the conclusion of the 2030 season.
Historic first for Lisburn
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Lisburn Women have unveiled New Zealander Talia Hurley as their overseas professional for the 2026 season. It's another progressive step for the Wallace Park club as they look to strengthen all aspects of their set-up.
Humphreys rejoins Instonians
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Instonians have confirmed the return of Irish international Matthew Humphreys to the club.
North West
Roulston joins Brigade
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Gavin Roulston has joined Brigade from Bready ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
NW Review 5: Bonds Glen
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It was a solid campaign for Bonds Glen who had some good wins on their way to fifth place in the Championship and the cups.
NW Review 4: Ballyspallen
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It was a mixed campaign for Ballyspallen who although were more than a match for anyone in the league, lacked consistency when it mattered,
Leinster
New overseas player at Leinster
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of NZ born Thomas O'Connor for the 2026 season as their overseas player.
Leinster sign Luke Horgan
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.
New professional for Clontarf
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Clontarf recently confirmed their choice of overseas players for both their men's and women's teams.
Mixed news for The Hills
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The Hills have signed Australian Liam Blackford for the 2026 season, but are losing opening bowler Sean McNicholl who is off to pastures new at Phoenix.
CricketEurope International
Three last over finishes on second day of Women's T20 qualifier
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All but one game goes to the last over as the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier continues in Nepal.
Japan well beaten by Australia
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An eight wicket defeat for Japan as the Under-19 World Cup continues.
USA washed out at Under-19 World Cup
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A fine century for USA's Nitish Sudini is the bright spot on a day marred by the weather.
Dutch win over Zimbabwe highlights day one of Women's T20 Qualifier
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USA lose to Bangladesh and hosts beaten by Thailand in other results.
Thumping defeat for Japan at U19 World Cup, despite battling Kelly century
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Hugo Kelly's unbeaten century nowhere near enough for Japan in record breaking Sri Lanka performance.
India survive scare while West Indies defeat Tanzania on opening day
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India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the U19 Cricket World Cup as two matches survived the weather on the opening day.
Other News
Euro Slam to fly at last?
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The three franchises have reportedly been sold for up to USD 15 million each which sounds an enormous sum until it’s realised that figure is spread over 10 years, with no allowance for inflation, and is half the valuation that was floated only last year.
Bethell equals Campher record
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ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell equalled a rare feat this week, one he shares with Ireland’s Curtis Campher.
Green light for National Cricket Centre
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Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
The View
Dave Sirha: 22 January
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Dave Sirha takes with Kevin O'Brien about Italy's upcoming series against Ireland and the T20 World Cup.
Dave Sirha: 15 January
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Handle with care. Dave Sirha takes a look at the prospects for the Ireland U19s at the World Cup that gets under way this week in Namibia and South Africa,
Nathan Johns: 14 January
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With (hopefully) World Cups upcoming for the men and women, not to mention a monumental change with the arrival of a new Cricket Ireland CEO, this year has the capacity to be one of the most important in recent memory. Even if we say that every January.
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