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Men's T20 World Cup
Group A
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| India | 2 | 4 | 3.050 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 4 | 0.932 |
| USA | 3 | 2 | 0.533 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | -1.352 |
| Namibia | 2 | 0 | -2.884 |
Group B
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 4 | 3.125 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 4 | 1.984 |
| Australia | 2 | 2 | 1.100 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2.175 |
| Oman | 2 | 0 | -4.306 |
Group C
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| West Indies | 2 | 4 | 1.62 |
| Scotland | 2 | 2 | 0.950 |
| Italy | 2 | 2 | -0.352 |
| England | 2 | 2 | -0.650 |
| Nepal | 2 | 0 | -1.854 |
Group D
| P | Pts | NRR | |
| New Zealand | 2 | 4 | 1.919 |
| South Africa | 2 | 4 | 1.425 |
| UAE | 2 | 2 | -1.030 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 0 | -0.555 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | -1.526 |
Men's T20 World Cup
Group A: Netherlands lost to USA by 93 runs.
Chennai, 13 February.
USA 196-4 (20 overs; S Mukkamalla 79, S Ranjane 48*, M Patel 36, S Jahangir 20; B De Leede 3-37)
Netherlands 103 (15.5 overs; B De Leede 23; S Edwards 20; H Singh 4-21, S Van Schalkwyk 3-21, M Mohsin 2-19)
Bas De Leede will be caught by Monank Patel
Brisk start by the USA, reaching 96-2 at the half way stage, with skipper Monank Patel and Siateja Mukkamalla adding 55 for the second wicket. Mukamalla completes a hard hitting half-century, the Netherlands would like to see the back of him sooner rather than later. He falls in the seventeenth caught at deep square hooking De Leede - 79 off 50 (5x4, 4x6). Exactly 100 added in the second 10 overs for USA Shubham Ranjane finishing unbeaten with 48* off 24 balls (3x4, 2x6). The Oranje have a match on their hands today. The Netherlands lose Michael Levitt for 3, Max O'Dowd for 13 and Colin Ackerman first ball inside the Powerplay before De Leede picks out Patel at extra cover two balls later! Things falling apart for the Netherlands as Zac Lion-Cachet chops on to Mo Mohsin. Scottt Edwards is bowled off the last ball of the tenth over, three wickets now for Harmeet Singh. An unlikely 122 runs required by the Netherlands off the second 10 overs. A fourth wicket for Harmeet Singh in his final over which he finishes with two slips in place! A heave across the line sees Logan Van Beek bowled by Mohsin and the tournament's leading wicket taker Van Schalkwyk removes Dutt's middle stump - drinks taken after 13.4 overs with 9 wickets down! All over two overs later as Van Schalkwyk adds another to his tally.
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Group D: Canada lost to UAE by 5 wickets.
Delhi, 13 February.
Canada 150-7 (20 overs; N Dhaliwal 34, H Thaker 50, S Movva 21; J Siddique 5-35)
UAE 151-5 (19.4 overs; A Sharma 74*, S Khan 51; Saad Bin Zafar 3-14)
Nicholas Kirton edges Jawadullah to keeper Sharma for just 4 runs.
Junaid Siddique with two early wickets in the bottom of the table clash that will see one side claim their first points in the tournament. Canada regrouping with a half century third wicket stand between Navneet Dhaliwal and Harsh Thaker with both players into the 30's. Direct hit runs out a jogging Dhaliwal as the 100 comes up after 14 overs. Evenly poised as the players take drinks. 50 and out for Thaker as Junaid claims his third. Eventful last over sees two sixes and two wickets as Junaid claims a 'five-fer'. Total seems about par. Could be an entertaining chase. Not just points at stake but the little matter of $31k for the winners. Slow start to the chase with just 59 after 10 overs and two wickets down. Wickets in hand but need to go through the gears. Won't want that required rate to get above ten too soon. Third wicket for Bin Zafar as Canada stay in control despite the best efforts of Aryansh Sharma who reaches his 50 with a massive straight six. Needs to keep going. Signs of the UAE coming to life with Sohaib Khan launching a few lusty blows. It's shaping up to go all the way this one with 39 needed off last three overs. Two set batters. 26 off last two overs. Runs keep flowing as Khan joins Sharma on reaching 50. Just 8 needed off the last. Six off the first ball all but settled it with UAE getting home to win by five wickets with two balls left. Match winning 5th wicket partnership of 84 in 12 overs between Sharma and Khan.
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Group B: Australia lost to Zimbabwe by 23 runs.
RPS, Colombo, 13 February.
Zimbabwe 169-2 (20 overs; B Bennett 64*, T Marumani 35, R Burl 35, S Raza 25*)
Australia 146 (19.3 overs; M Renshaw 65, G Maxwell 31; B Muzarabani 4-17, B Evans 3-23)
That's Game, Set and Match to Zimbabwe!
Only two wickets today for the Australian attack that ran through Ireland, Zimbabwe compiling a solid total that they hope will give them the chance of a huge upset. They perhaps should have managed a few more, given that they were only two down, but will work with what they have. Sensational start to Australia's chase Muzarambani with the wickets of Inglis and Davis while Brad Evans removes Head and Green - 29-4!!! Zimbabwe skipper Sikander Raza limps off with cramp, unable to start his third over - a big blow for the Chevrons. Glenn Maxwell and Matt Renshaw add 77 for the fifth wicket, but still it’s 11 per over required from the last 6. That just wasn’t happening, the rate increasing even more - 41 off 18 and 34 off 12. Two wickets from Muzarambani in his final over sees the departure of Renshaw, and with him Australia’s last hope leaving 29 required off the final over. A third wicket for Brad Evans before he underarms a direct hit to run out Kuhnemann, ending a miserable day for Australia, who are now third in the Group table.
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Group A: India beat Namibia by 93 runs.
Delhi, 12 February.
India 209-9 (20 overs; I Kishan 61, H Pandya 52, T Varma 25, S Dube 23, S Samson 22; G Erasmus 4-20)
Namibia 116 (18.2 overs; L Steenkamp 29, J Frylinck 22; V Chakaravarthy 3-7, A Patel 2-20, H Pandya 2-21)
SKY Falls! A swing and a miss from Suryakumar Yadev
Well if you thought Samson's 22 off 8 was something, what about Ishan Kishan's 6,6,6,6,4 off JJ Smit to bring up his half-century inside the Powerplay! Kishan caught off Erasmus' first delivery 61 off 24 (6x4, 5x6) certainly spectacular while it lasted. Namibia able to keep things tight through the middle overs but a late blitz from Hardik Pandya got the scoreboard spinning over again. Four wickets for skipper Gerard Erasmus, his little round-arm skidders bringing him success. Namibia get off lightly in the end, 200+ but it could have been much much more. Coleraine's overseas professional Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck, formerly of Donemana, start the Namibian reply. Frylinck first to go - 4, 4, off Arshdeep Singh but caught at mid wicket next ball - would have cleared the river at the Holm! Varun Chakaravarthy slams the brakes on the Namibian charge - Steenkamp bowled with his first ball and Loftie-Eaton and JJ Smit both falling in his next over! Erasmus out in the next over and that's three wickets in 6 balls for only two runs. Namibia go down tamely in the end with Pandya claiming two in his final over, to add to his half century and earning him the POTM award.
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Group C: Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets.
Mumbai, 12 February.
Nepal 123 (19.3 overs; Aarif Sheikh 27, R Paudel 23, Aasif Sheikh 20; C Kalugamage 3-18, B Manenti 2-9)
Italy 124-0 (12.4 overs; A Mosca 61*, J Mosca 60*)
'We come from a land Down Under' - Men at their work today
Azzurri skipper Wayne Madsen missing after suffering that shoulder injury early in their previous match. No word yet if he is to be replaced in the squad but it's Harry Manenti who captains today. Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel add 40 but both fall within two balls of each other. Tough going in the middle overs for Nepal who were still short of 100 after 15 overs. Five wickets fall for just nine runs as Nepal try to hit their way to a total, Crishan Kalugamage claiming three and Ben Manenti two. AUSurri brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca quickly into their stride posting 68 in the powerplay. The story goes that when Nonna Mosca caught them playing cricket she would yell - 'Chi va a lavorare' - well today they did indeed 'Go do some work!' with 60* off 44 (5x4, 3x6) for Justin and 62* off 32 (3x4, 6x6) for Anthony.
Men's T20 World Cup
Group B: Sri Lanka beat Oman by 105 runs.
Kandy, 12 February.
Sri Lanka 225-5 (20 overs; K Mendis 61, P Rathnayake 60, D Shananka 50; J Ramanandi 2-41)
Oman 120-9 (20 overs; M Nadeem 53*, W Ali 27; M Theekshana 2-11, D Chameera 2-19)
'Thanks partner!' - Sufyan Mehmood is left stranded mid-pitch
Two out of two for hosts Sri Lanka as they brushed aside Oman. Three half-centuries the basis of their two-hundred plus total. That proved to be more than enough as a forty-two run partnership between Mohammad Naseem and Wasim Ali was all that Oman could offer in response, theirs the only double figure scores in the Omani innings.
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Group C: West Indies beat England by 30 runs.
Mumbai, 11 February.
West Indies 196-6 (20 overs; S Rutherford 76*, R Chase 34, J Holder 33, S Hetmyer 23; J Overton 2-33)
England 166 (19 overs; S Curran 43*, J Bethell 33, P Salt 30, J Buttler 21; G Motie 3-33, R Chase 2-29)
Sherfane Rutherford acknowledges his half-century
A wicket in each of their opening overs for Jofra Archer and Sam Curren removes both Windies openers. Not great deliveries it has to be said, both wide and hammered away only to be caught. Two more gone before the halfway stage, Hetmyer and Chase to Overton and Rashid. Rutherford and Holder plunder runs in the closing overs adding 61 for the sixth wicket with Archer going for 48 off his four. Great recovery by the Windies after that shaky start. A big chase for England on a pitch taking spin. What a start from Phil Salt taking 24 off Holder's opening over. Powerplay over with England rattling along at 11/over. Exactly half way to their target at the 10 over mark but England can't take their foot off the loud pedal. They keep pushing and the Windies nibble away a few more wickets - 62 required off the final 5 overs and 47 off the last three. Jason Holder to bowl the eighteenth and presumably the twentieth if required - remember his first went for 24!! Three singles a Six from Curran and a run out is what is required. Dawson run out and Rashid caught at deep square off Joseph means Holder will not be required.
Men's T20 World Cup
Group B: Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs.
RPS, Colombo, 11 February.
Australia 182-6 (20 overs; M Stoinis 45, J Inglis 37, M Renshaw 37, C Green 21; M Adair 2-44)
Ireland 115 (16.5 overs; G Dockrell 41, L Tucker 24; N Ellis 4-12, A Zampa 4-23)
Quick work by Calitz to Adair runs out Travis Head
Australian skipper Travis Head was dropped by Calitz in Humphrey's opening over but run out in Adair's next. The Premadasa in Colombo has traditionally favoured spin and Ireland going big with it today, Harry Tector the fourth option used today and he has Glenn Maxwell well caught by Tucker off an under-edge. Australia 90-4 at the halfway stage. Can Ireland contain the Australian charge in the later overs - No is the answer as Ireland turn back to pace for McCarthy and Adair to finish off the innings with double digit rates against their name. First ball of the chase Paul Stirling retires hurt. Full ball from Bartlett dug out in around his feet and he hobbles a single. Hard to tell if it's blow on the foot or a tweaked muscle as he set off for the run. Adair survives a 'dolly' at cover before Tector goes without scoring last ball of the second over. Adair skittled next ball not offering a shot in the end to a Nathan Ellis back-of-the-hand slower ball and Campher comes and goes in the same over. Calitz drags on to give Ellis his third. It doesn't look as if Paul Stirling will be taking any further part today - he is in the dugout having changed out of his playing kit. Delany slogs at a Zampa top-spinner but only edges to the keeper - glum faces in the stands as well as on the Irish bench. Tucker becomes Zampa's second victim and George Dockrell who runs past a wide leg-break his third before Adair gifts him a fourth in his final over. A fourth for Ellis as McCarthy holes out in the deep ends the match with Stirling unable to bat. Grim viewing for those at home as well as for the travelling support.
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Group D: South Africa beat Afghanistan in a second super-over.
Ahmedabad, 11 February.
South Africa 187-6 (20 overs; R Rickleton 61, Q De Kock 59, D Brevis 23, D Miller 20*; A Omarzai 3-41, R Khan 2-28)
Afghanistan 187 (19.4 overs; R Gurbaz 84; L Ngidi 3-26)
Afghanistan just Inches from the win in 'normal time'
Two no-balls and a wide in the twentieth over by Rabada sees Afghanistan get 12 of the 13 runs they needed for the win. With Farooqi run-out by inches going for the winning run the game goes to a Super-Over. Sensational start to that as Omarzai goes 4,6,1 off Ngidi, A single for Gurbaz brings Omarzai back on strike and he cuts for 4 before a single to finish - Sourh Africa will need 18 runs. PLACE YOUR BETS! Big Afghanistan team meeting going on as they decide who will bowl the over for them - Farooqi is the chosen one while South Africa send out Brevis and Miller. Sigle to Miller, 6 to Brevis! WICKET as Brevis lobs a top edge to the keeper. Stubbs edges 4 through slip, DOT - full and straight back to Farooqi. SIX from Stubbs and now the Super Over is TIED!!! This time it's Stubbs and Miller versus Omarzai. SIX and a single from Miller . Two from Stubbs, SIX from Miller and ANOTHER, two to finish - that makes 23. Surely too many for Afghanistan? Nabi and Omarzai and to face Maharaj. No pace to work with and Nabi is caught at point after an opening Dot. Six from Gurbaz but he needs 3 more from the last 3 balls.SIX - well that's one of them!. SIX - That's the second! WIDE - four needed for a THIRD Super-Over. Aaaaagh, a squirted catch to point. South Africa escape for the third time in the match.
Final Scores today and the past 2 days
Headline News
Stirling replaced by Sam Topping in World Cup squad
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Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup with a knee injury sustained in the heavy loss against Australia on Wednesday. Waringstown's Sam Topping has been called up as his replacement.
Dropping catches is catching
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Gary Wilson has offered an explanation for Ireland’s fielding woes at the T20 World Cup in Colombo — the assistant coach believes that dropping catches can be catching.
Stirling injured as Ireland mauled by Australia
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Lorcan Tucker claimed Ireland must remain “competitive and keen” after a 67-run mauling by Australia in Colombo on Wednesday effectively ended their T20 World Cup campaign after just two matches.
Ireland limping towards an early Cup exit
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Ireland captain Paul Stirling’s World Cup is over after he suffered an injury to his posterior cruciate ligament in the loss to Australia.
Gloucestershire role for Joyce
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Ed Joyce has joined Gloucestershire as a batting consultant on a short-term deal.
Born in a committee room
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The pitches in the old ground in the Village ran parallel to the Clubhouse since the year dot. But somebody, somewhere came up with the idea of turning the Cup Final wicket around so that the strip was perpendicular to the Clubhouse.
Western Province CC complete double over NCU
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Two losses for the NCU. but much to be proud of with two valiant displays against Western Province CC.
Get the finger out
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The NW are running an umpires course next month for aspiring officials who want to get involved in the middle.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We need more umpires – could that be you?
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NIACUS, in conjunction with the NCU, are in desperate need for new umpires to officiate in the upcoming season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stirling replaced by Sam Topping in World Cup squad
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Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup with a knee injury sustained in the heavy loss against Australia on Wednesday. Waringstown's Sam Topping has been called up as his replacement.
Dropping catches is catching
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Gary Wilson has offered an explanation for Ireland’s fielding woes at the T20 World Cup in Colombo — the assistant coach believes that dropping catches can be catching.
Stirling injured as Ireland mauled by Australia
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Lorcan Tucker claimed Ireland must remain “competitive and keen” after a 67-run mauling by Australia in Colombo on Wednesday effectively ended their T20 World Cup campaign after just two matches.
Ireland limping towards an early Cup exit
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Ireland captain Paul Stirling’s World Cup is over after he suffered an injury to his posterior cruciate ligament in the loss to Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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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Western Province CC complete double over NCU
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Two losses for the NCU. but much to be proud of with two valiant displays against Western Province CC.
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.
North West
Get the finger out
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The NW are running an umpires course next month for aspiring officials who want to get involved in the middle.
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
Born in a committee room
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The pitches in the old ground in the Village ran parallel to the Clubhouse since the year dot. But somebody, somewhere came up with the idea of turning the Cup Final wicket around so that the strip was perpendicular to the Clubhouse.
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.
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
Gloucestershire role for Joyce
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Ed Joyce has joined Gloucestershire as a batting consultant on a short-term deal.
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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