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Men's T20 World Cup
Group A
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.932 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.450 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.356 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.033 |
| USA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.525 |
Group B
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.702 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.000 |
| Oman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.702 |
Group C
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.750 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.950 |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| Nepal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3.650 |
Group D
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.919 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.850 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.162 |
| UAE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.763 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.850 |
Men's T20 World Cup
Group A: Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs.
SSC, Colombo, 10 February.
Pakistan 190-9 (20 overs; S Farhan 73, B Azam 46, S Khan 30; S Van Schalkwyk 4-25)
USA 158-8 (20 overs; S Ranjane 51, S Jahangir 49, M Kumar 29; U Tariq 3-27, Shadhab Khan 2-26)
Shadley Van Schaldwyk is now the Tournament’s leading wicket taker.
Pakistan post a formidable 190-9 thanks primarily to decent knocks from Sahibzada Farhan (73) and Babar Azam (46) who added 81 for the third wicket, Late runs for Shadhab Khan who hit a 12-ball 30 probably has taken the game out of the reach of the USA. Four wickets again for former NCU professional Shadley van Schalkwyk. The chase has been all about Shayan Jahangir who scored 49 of his sides 68 runs at the halfway stage before holing out just after. USA making little attempt to chase down the target as they reach 111-3 off 15 overs - 80 needed off the last five overs. Do or die time. Ranjane struck a few lusty blows on his way to 51 being severe on Shaheen Afridi, but it was too little, too late as Pakistan closed out a comfortable 32-run win.
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Group D: New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets.
Chennai, 10 February.
UAE 173-6 (20 overs; M Waseem 66*, A Sharafu 55, A Choudhary 21; M Henry 2-37
New Zealand 175-0 (15.2 overs; T Seifert 89*, F Allen 84*)
Aryansh Sharma falls hooking Jacob Duffy to deep square leg
UAE opt to bat but lose a wicket in just the second over, Sharma caught hooking at Jacob Duffy. Captain Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu on the attack together - 50-1 at the end of the Powerplay. The duo continue on their merry way scoring half centuries in a second wicket partnership of 107. A final total of 173 for 6 gives the Emiratis something to bowl at. Won't be easy against a powerful Kiwi batting line-up, but they have given themselves a chance. Steady start to the chase but the fourth over doubles the score with 22 off it. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert into the 20s. The carnage continues with 78 coming in the powerplay. Been a great exhibition of controlled aggression by the NZ openers. Some huge blows as Seifert reaches 50 in 23 balls. Allen not far behind as the 100 comes up in the 9th over. 119-0 at the ten-over mark. Been very one-sided. Tim Allen reaches 100 sixes landmark and joins some illustrious company headed by Martin Guptill. The UAE have been blown away - not a sniff of a chance as NZ close out an emphatic 10-wicket victory.
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Group A: Namibia lost to Netherlands by 7 wickets.
Delhi, 10 February.
Namibia 156-8 (20 overs; J Loftie-Eaton 42, J Frylinck 30, JJ Smit 22; L Van Beek 2-13, B De Leede 2-20)
Netherlands 159-3 (18 overs; B De Leede 72*, C Ackermann 32, M Levitt 28)
A match winning innings of 72* from Bas De Leede today
Jan Frylinck and Jan Loftie-Eaton added 50 in a second wicket partnership, before a strong second half to their innings saw Namibia add a further 91 runs. An attacking start to the chase sees the Oranje lose O'Dowd and Levitt but they are favourites at the halfway stage needing exactly 80 more for the win. Ackerman, dropped by Steenkamp on 14, goes for 32, but it's full steam ahead from De Leede who finishes unbeaten on 72 off 48 (5x4, 4x6), the Netherlands winning with two overs to spare.
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Group D: Canada lost to South Africa by 57 runs.
Ahmedabad, 9 February.
South Africa 213-4 (20 overs; A Markram 59, D Miller 39*, T Stubbs 34*, R Rickleton 33, Q de Kock 25; A Patel 3-31)
Canada 156-8 (20 overs; N Dhaliwal 64, H Thaker 33; L Ngidi 4-31, M Jansen 2-30)
Proteas skipper Aiden Markram posted a quickfire half-century
South Africa 100 for the loss of Quinton de Kock at the halfway stage with Aiden Markram getting his half-century from the final delivery of the tenth over. Both Markram and Ryan Rickleton fall to catches on the boundary edge before Dewald Brevis skies to mid off for just 6, that's two wickets in the over for Patel. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs add 75 to leave Canada with a mountain to climb. Ngidi srtikes with his first delivery and adds two more in his second over. Thirty added by Dhaliwal and Thakur takes Canada to 74-5 at the halfway mark. Ngidi breaks the partnership at 69 to claim a fourth wicket with Jansen picking up two in his final over. Navnneet Dhaliwal's defiant innings ends first ball of the final over as Canada finish eight down and avoid being bowled out.
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Group B: Zimbabwe beat Oman by 8 wickets.
SSC, Colombo, 9 February.
Oman 103 (19.5 overs; V Shukla 28, S Mehmood 25, N Khan 20; B Muzarambani 3-16, R Ngarava 3-17, B Evans 3-18)
Zimbabwe 106-2 (13 overs; B Bennett 48*, B Taylor 31 ret.ht., T Marumani 21; S Mehmood 2-12)
Jatinder Singh bowled by Blessing Muzarambani's first delivery
A wicket for Blessing Muzarabani with his first delivery and two more in his second over left Oman in the mire at 17-4 after 4 overs. Vinayak Shukla and Sufyan Mehmood tasked with the rescue mission add 42 before Richard Ngarava claims his second wicket and third in the same over. Two wickets from Brad Evans in the final over wraps up what was a clinical display in the field by Zimbabwe. Quick start to the chase with 30 on the board after three overs before Oman claim two wickets in the next three balls from Sufyan Mehmood. Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor take Zimbabwe within one hit of victory before Taylor retires hurt leaving Sikander Raza to score the winning boundary.
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Group C: Scotland beat Italy by 74 runs.
Kolkata, 9 February.
Scotland 207-4 (20 overs; G Munsey 84, B McMullen 41*, M Jones 37, M Leask 22*)
Italy 134 (16.4 overs; B Manenti 52, H Manenti 37, JJ Smuts 22; M Leask 4-17, M Watt 2-24)
A shoulder injury could end Wayne Madsen's World Cup
A huge blow for the Azzurri, skipper Wayne Madsen injuring a shoulder while fielding in just the fourth over, probably the end of his tournament. A 126 run partnership from openers George Munsey and Michael Jones the basis of an impressive 200+ total for the Scots, that saw Brandon McMullen (41* off 18, 4x6) and Michael Leask (22* off 5, 2x4,2x6) plunder 71 runs from the final five overs of the innings. Early wickets for the Scots, Italy 41-3 after five overs before the OZurri Big Bash Brothers, Harry and Ben Manenti set about the bowling, adding 73 for the fourth wicket. But that was all Italy had to offer with the final 6 wickets, including that of the absent Madsen, falling for just 4 runs. George Munsey added four catches to his innings of 84 but the POTM award went to Michael Leask for his 4-17.
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Group B: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs.
RPS, Colombo, 8 February.
Sri Lanka 163-6 (20 overs; Kusal Mendis 56*, Kamindu Mendis 44, P Nissanka 24; G Dockrell 2-17, B McCarthy 2-40)
Ireland 143 (19.5 overs; H Tector 40, R Adair 34, L Tucker 21; M Theekshana 3-23, W Hasaranga 3-25, M Pathirana 2-26)
Bails light up as Paul Stirling is yorked by Theekshana
Two lives for Kamil Mishara in McCarthy's first over before he falls to a Mark Adair slower ball lofting gently to McCarthy at mid-off. Nissanka smashes Dockrell's second delivery to the safe hands of Stirling at short extra. The hosts 68-2 at the halfway stage and Dockrell stirkes next ball bowling Rathnayake as he tried to paddle over slip. Now Tector gets thrown the ball - a fourth spinner today. The closest of LBW decisions overturned on review before Delany has Wellalage caught at long off. Can Ireland contain the runs in the final overs, the Sri Lankan spinners will be a threat with a total to defend. Humphrey's final over goes for 21 so 150 now a realistic prospect for the home side. Mark Adair bowls the eighteenth and brother Ross spills one at deep square, before a McCarthy 'beamer' is hooked for a boundary and he follows up with two leg-side wides - the next ball goes for Six so that's 13 off 1 ball!!! Two wickets in that McCarthy over that costs 19 takes Sri Lanka past 150 with Kusal Mendis completing his half-century in Adair's final over. Messy finish to the innings from Ireland with 68 runs coming from the final 5 overs, makes Sri Lanka favourites for the win. Stirling 'yorks' himself and Adair is dropped at short third in an eventful Theekshana over. Ireland 4 runs ahead of Sri Lanka at the halfway stage but can they match them over the second 10? Tucker fails to clear deep mid-on after adding 49 with Harry Tector leaving 51 required from the last 5 overs. Next ball Tector sweeps to deep square, a second wicket for Hasaranga. A charge, a swing and a miss from Calitz, then Delany next ball gives Theekshana his third - all pretty ugly looking stuff from Ireland with Campher comfortably caught at long-off and Adair likewise. Twenty seven required off 6 balls for a memorable victory? No miracles today - Dockrell is caught by the sweeper on the cover boundary and Humphreys bowled in the final over - but not hard to work out where this one was lost.
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Group C: England beat Nepal by 4 runs.
Mumbai, 8 February.
England 184-7 (20 overs; J Bethell 55, H Brook 53, W Jacks 39*, J Buttler 26; DS Airee 2-23, N Yadav 2-25)
Nepal 180-6 (20 overs; DS Airee 44, R Paudel 39, L Bam 39*, K Bhurtel 29; L Dawson 2-21)
Huge support as ever for Nepal today and their side did them proud
Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook with half-centuries in England total that they will be confident of defending. DS Airee and Nandan both with tidy spells claiming two wickets apiece. The chase starts with a flurry as Kurshal Bhurtel takes fourteen off Jofra Archer's opening blast to please the huge Nepalese contingent of fans, and probably many neutrals as well. Both openers fall to spin, Aasif Sheikh top edging Dawson to backward square and Bhurtel a tame caught and bowled back to Will Jacks. Everything coming the same to DS Airee and Rohit Paudel as they plunder runs, a Rashid over goes for 19 including a ridiculous switch hit for 6 high over cover's head. But it can't last - Airee holes out at long-off to Sam Curren and Paudel to a Salt catch giving Dawson his second. Twenty-two off Archer in the eighteenth keeps Nepal alive - can they possibly? Well it's going to be ten required off the final over with Bam on strike. Curren it is - 0, 1, 1, 2, 0 single turned down, huge discussion in an England team meeting - yorker coming up surely. Indeed it was. England escape and McCullum and Brook will be buying the drinks tonight, they'll still have jobs in the morning.
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Group D: New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets.
Chennai, 8 February.
Afghanistan 182-6 (20 overs; G Naib 63, S Atal 29, R Gurbaz27, D Rasooli 20; L Ferguson 2-40) New Zealand 183-5 (17.5 overs; T Siefert 65, G Phillips 42, Mark Chapman 28, D Mitchell 25*; M Ur Rahman 2-31)
A close call for Tim Siefert who went on to top score for the Kiwis
A shaky start by Afghanistan with the score 44-2 at the end of the Powerplay before Sediqullah Atal joined Gulbadin adding 79 for the third wicket. Two wickets for Lockie Ferguson in a total that will raise Afghanistan hopes of a win. Those hopes increase when in his first over Mujeeb bowls Finn Allen and and Rachin Ravindra next ball. A counter-attack by Tim Siefert and Glenn Phillips adds 74 taking the Kiwis to 92-3 at the halfway stage. Five overs left and it's just a run-a-ball required. No problem for Daryl Mitchell and Mitch Santner who power the Kiwis home with two overs to spare.
Final Scores today and the past 2 days
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Strabane All-Time XI
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Canada beaten by South Africa
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A 57 run win for the African side as South Africa and Canada start their T20 World Cup campaigns.
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Sloppy Ireland miss their chance
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At least six spilled chances have left them struggling to reach the quarter-finals when a victory over the hosts was there for the taking.
Double success for NCU Girls in South Africa
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Five wickets for Katie West and a century for Niamh Lowry were the highlights for the NCU Girls as they completed a memorable double over Boland.
Nepal fall just short against England
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Another closely fought game between an associate member and a full member at the men's T20 World Cup.
Upbeat Ireland hope to make a few heads spin
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Facing the hosts Sri Lanka, with their impressive pace bowlers and mystery spinners, is as tricky a start as they could have faced, but the ever-optimistic Paul Stirling will ensure his side goes in with positive thoughts.
SKY survives drop to help India beat USA
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After being dropped on 15, Suryakumar Yadav makes a match winning 84 in India's win over USA.
Romario Shepherd hat-trick snuffs out Scottish hopes
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Scotland's unexpected T20 World Cup campaign begins with a defeat against the West Indies.
Mixed fortunes for NCU Girls on opening day
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Excellent wickets, strong opposition and 25 degree heat - Everything we wanted on day one of the NCU Girls U16 and U18 tour to South Africa
Ireland U19 World Cup - final stats
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The 2026 Under 19 World Cup drew to a close on Friday with India beating England in a high scoring game, dominated by Vaibhav Suryavanshi making 175. How did Ireland's cricketers perform? We look at the stats.
Donemana move for Mark Averill
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Bonds Glen pull off major coup
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Bonds Glen have pulled off the biggest surprise of the close season with the capture of Irish international William McClintock.
Ireland need to alter history for successful T20 World Cup
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Unfortunately for Paul Stirling’s side, and the ‘Blarney Army’ of supporters who have made their way to Colombo for the T20 World Cup, the Boys in Green will face two of that quartet in the next four days.
Glendermott return for Averill
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Craig Averill is returning to Glendermott for the forthcoming season.
Woodvale switch for Collins
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Woodvale have announced the signing of Francis Collins from Cliftonville Academy.
David Delany to play for Trinity
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Irish international David Delany has confirmed he will be playing for Dublin University this season.
Can Ireland pull off World Cup shock?
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With the start of the T20 World Cup two days away, where will Ireland find the inspirational individual performances required to beat Sri Lanka on Sunday or Australia next week to give themselves a chance to progress to the quarter finals?
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Kelly's the hero as Ireland qualify for World Cup
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Arlene Kelly claimed the Player of the Match award in Kathmandu on Sunday as the Girls in Green trounced minnows Thailand by 62 runs to confirm their participation at the T20 World Cup which will be staged in England this summer.
Wildcard for Calitz?
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Paul Stirling and his Ireland team landed in Colombo last night with a week to finalise preparations before their crucial opening T20 World Cup match against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Ireland in fine fettle ahead of T20 World Cup
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Whisper it quietly, but Ireland appear in good shape ahead of the T20 World Cup that gets underway in Sri Lanka and India next weekend.
Mission accomplished for Ireland
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Ireland Women sealed their berth at the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive victory by 62 runs against Thailand.
Ireland U19 World Cup campaign ends with a whimper
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Ireland U19s ended their World Cup on Friday with a crushing 191-run defeat by Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club.
Ireland thrash Netherlands to all but ensure World Cup berth
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Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire spearheaded a superb bowling performance in Kathmandu on Friday that delivered a stunning 98-run victory over the Netherlands that all but ensured Ireland will qualify for the T20 World Cup.
Ireland beaten by Scotland
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Gaby Lewis played a lone hand again in Kathmandu on Wednesday as Ireland failed to chase down 160 to beat Scotland in their first Super Six clash at the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
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Lewis leads Super Six charge
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Gaby Lewis continued her run of form in Kathmandu on Monday with a steady 33 as Ireland completed a regulation seven-wicket victory over Namibia to ease into the Super Six stage of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland beaten by West Indies
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Reuben Wilson took three wickets in Windhoek as Ireland gave the West Indies a scare before losing their first Super Sixes match at the U19 World Cup.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (3)
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Dangerous coke, grumpy officials and chilly temperatures for Niall Walsh on his continued adventures in Nepal following Ireland Women as they attempt to gain one of the four qualification slots on offer for the T20 World Cup.
Leckey stars as Ireland beat Japan
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Adam Leckey took three wickets and followed up with a solid 44 to claim the Player of the Match award in Windhoek as Ireland squeezed past Japan by four wickets to secure a place in the Super Sixes of the U19 World Cup.
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.
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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.
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Leinster sign Luke Horgan
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.
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O'Brien shows his pedigree
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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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Sloppy Ireland miss their chance
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At least six spilled chances have left them struggling to reach the quarter-finals when a victory over the hosts was there for the taking.
Upbeat Ireland hope to make a few heads spin
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Ireland U19 World Cup - final stats
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The 2026 Under 19 World Cup drew to a close on Friday with India beating England in a high scoring game, dominated by Vaibhav Suryavanshi making 175. How did Ireland's cricketers perform? We look at the stats.
Ireland need to alter history for successful T20 World Cup
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Unfortunately for Paul Stirling’s side, and the ‘Blarney Army’ of supporters who have made their way to Colombo for the T20 World Cup, the Boys in Green will face two of that quartet in the next four days.
Can Ireland pull off World Cup shock?
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Kelly's the hero as Ireland qualify for World Cup
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Arlene Kelly claimed the Player of the Match award in Kathmandu on Sunday as the Girls in Green trounced minnows Thailand by 62 runs to confirm their participation at the T20 World Cup which will be staged in England this summer.
Wildcard for Calitz?
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Paul Stirling and his Ireland team landed in Colombo last night with a week to finalise preparations before their crucial opening T20 World Cup match against hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Mission accomplished for Ireland
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Ireland Women sealed their berth at the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive victory by 62 runs against Thailand.
Ireland U19 World Cup campaign ends with a whimper
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Ireland U19s ended their World Cup on Friday with a crushing 191-run defeat by Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club.
Ireland thrash Netherlands to all but ensure World Cup berth
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Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire spearheaded a superb bowling performance in Kathmandu on Friday that delivered a stunning 98-run victory over the Netherlands that all but ensured Ireland will qualify for the T20 World Cup.
Ireland beaten by Scotland
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Gaby Lewis played a lone hand again in Kathmandu on Wednesday as Ireland failed to chase down 160 to beat Scotland in their first Super Six clash at the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
Lewis leads Super Six charge
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Gaby Lewis continued her run of form in Kathmandu on Monday with a steady 33 as Ireland completed a regulation seven-wicket victory over Namibia to ease into the Super Six stage of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland beaten by West Indies
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Reuben Wilson took three wickets in Windhoek as Ireland gave the West Indies a scare before losing their first Super Sixes match at the U19 World Cup.
Leckey stars as Ireland beat Japan
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Adam Leckey took three wickets and followed up with a solid 44 to claim the Player of the Match award in Windhoek as Ireland squeezed past Japan by four wickets to secure a place in the Super Sixes of the U19 World Cup.
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.
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Double success for NCU Girls in South Africa
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Five wickets for Katie West and a century for Niamh Lowry were the highlights for the NCU Girls as they completed a memorable double over Boland.
Mixed fortunes for NCU Girls on opening day
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Excellent wickets, strong opposition and 25 degree heat - Everything we wanted on day one of the NCU Girls U16 and U18 tour to South Africa
Woodvale switch for Collins
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Woodvale have announced the signing of Francis Collins from Cliftonville Academy.
New sponsor for NCU
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Lisburn-based company Mercury Security & Facilities Management (MSFM) has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Northern Cricket Union (NCU) Senior Leagues.
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Strabane All-Time XI
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In selecting Strabane’s all-time greatest cricket team (in batting order), I have favoured players who produced the goods when the chips were down and who also showed outstanding grit in performing as a team player.
NW Review 7: Burndennett
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It was a tough season for Burndennett whose campaign never really got going, finishing bottom of the Championship table, one of their only two wins coming on the last day of the season.
Donemana move for Mark Averill
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Eglinton all-rounder Mark Averill has confirmed he is joining Donemana for the 2026 campaign.
Bonds Glen pull off major coup
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Bonds Glen have pulled off the biggest surprise of the close season with the capture of Irish international William McClintock.
Leinster
David Delany to play for Trinity
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Irish international David Delany has confirmed he will be playing for Dublin University this season.
New overseas player at Leinster
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of New Zealand born Thomas O'Connor as their overseas player for the 2026 season.
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.
CricketEurope International
Canada beaten by South Africa
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A 57 run win for the African side as South Africa and Canada start their T20 World Cup campaigns.
Scotland get revenge for qualifier defeat
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Michael Leask stars as Scotland thump Italy
Nepal fall just short against England
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Another closely fought game between an associate member and a full member at the men's T20 World Cup.
SKY survives drop to help India beat USA
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After being dropped on 15, Suryakumar Yadav makes a match winning 84 in India's win over USA.
Romario Shepherd hat-trick snuffs out Scottish hopes
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Scotland's unexpected T20 World Cup campaign begins with a defeat against the West Indies.
Other News
Starring on the world stage
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While all eyes may have been on Ireland's opening clash with Sri Lanka in Colombo, two Irishmen were making a name for themselves on the world stage in India.
Euro Slam to fly at last?
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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.
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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