2021

Ireland Wolves (Ireland A, Ireland Under 23) Archives

2021

Results

Scorecard Ireland Wolves lost to Zimbabwe XI by 5 runs, 6 September.
Scorecard Ireland Wolves beat Netherlands A by 5 wickets, 13 May.
Scorecard Ireland Wolves lost to Netherlands A by 5 wickets, 12 May.
Scorecard Ireland Wolves beat Netherlands A by 94 runs, 11 May.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by 30 runs, 16 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by 5 runs, 14 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by 8 wickets, 12 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by 6 wickets, 9 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by 4 wickets, 7 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI v Ireland Wolves - no result, 5 March.
Scorecard Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by an innings and 23 runs, 26 February.

Reports & Articles

Never mind the quality, feel the depth Never mind the quality, feel the depth ( )

IRELAND Wolves’ game with the Zimbabwe tourists was always going to be more about individual performances rather than the result but to get so close, must be seen as another missed opportunity.

McCarter in the frame for senior recall McCarter in the frame for senior recall ( )

GRAEME McCarter put himself firmly in the frame for an Ireland recall in the World Cup Super League series against Netherlands next month with career best figures for the Wolves against the Dutch A side.

Joy of six for McCarter Joy of six for McCarter ( )

Graeme McCarter's six-wicket haul helped Ireland Wolves clinch the series decider against Netherlands A with a convincing five-wicket win at Oak Hill.

Kingma salvo levels series Kingma salvo levels series ( )

Vivian Kingma and Paul van Meekeren's new-ball burst reduced Ireland Wolves to 10 for 5, and unlike Tuesday there was to be no comeback against a ruthless Dutch attack.

Getkate powers Wolves to win over Netherlands Getkate powers Wolves to win over Netherlands ( )

Irelands Wolves beat Netherlands A by 94 runs in Oak Hill in the first international cricket match on the island since September 2019.

Getkate and Chase rescue Ireland Getkate and Chase rescue Ireland ( )

A record last wicket stand of 89 between Shane Getkate and Peter Chase was the difference between the teams as Ireland Wolves won the delayed first game in the three-match series against Netherlands A at Oak Hill.

Much to play for as Wolves face Dutch Much to play for as Wolves face Dutch ( )

Ten full internationals are included in the 14-man squad which is captained by Harry Tector and it includes both Dockrell and Porterfield.

Wolves face tough test against Netherlands Wolves face tough test against Netherlands ( )

IT may be another three weeks before Ireland can end their 127-day wait for a return to international arena, but the Ireland Wolves side have had to wait less than two months for their next action.

Porterfield and Dockrell in Wolves squad Porterfield and Dockrell in Wolves squad ( )

WILLIAM Porterfield and George Dockrell are the stand-out names in the 14-man Ireland Wolves squad to face Netherlands ‘A’ in a three-match 50-over series in Oak Hill next week.

Wolves name squad for Netherlands series Wolves name squad for Netherlands series ( )

The Ireland Wolves squad to face The Netherlands A in a three match series next week has been announced.

Oak Hill to host Wolves v Netherlands games Oak Hill to host Wolves v Netherlands games ( )

Oak Hill will host all three matches between Ireland Wolves and Netherlands A which take place early in May.

Wolves set to host Dutch counterparts Wolves set to host Dutch counterparts ( )

Ireland Wolves' three-match series against The Netherlands A is still on track to be played next month despite the challenges of Covid.

Ireland Wolves tour averages Ireland Wolves tour averages ( )

A look at the statistics behind a tough, and at times chastening experience for Ireland Wolves in Bangladesh.

Wolves crushed by Bangladesh Wolves crushed by Bangladesh ( )

THE tour finished as it had started with Ireland Wolves suffering a crushing defeat by the Bangladesh Emerging side – 30 runs is a big margin in a T20 match.

Tigers remain top predators Tigers remain top predators ( )

Ireland Wolves came a distant second in the final game of what has been a chastening tour for the young hopefuls, as the Emerging Bangladesh side claimed a 31 run win in the only T20 of the tour.

Wolves lose series 4-0 Wolves lose series 4-0 ( )

IRELAND Wolves missed the chance to gain a consolation victory in their 50-over series against a Bangladesh Emerging side, falling five runs short with nine wickets down.

No Joy for Wolves No Joy for Wolves ( )

Joy for Bangladesh twice over as they win the series 4-0 and Mammudul Joy top scores with 123.

Wolves to play just one T20 in Bangladesh Wolves to play just one T20 in Bangladesh ( )

Cricket Ireland and the Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to a change in the tour itinerary with the sides playing one T20 on Tuesday instead of the original planned two on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wolves have much to prove Wolves have much to prove ( )

THE Ireland Wolves’ tour to Bangladesh was always going to be a learning experience, as much for head coach Graham Ford as the players, and after losing the one-day series with a game to spare, the squad have much to prove.

Wolves devoured in Mirpur Wolves devoured in Mirpur ( )

A change of venue did nothing to change the Wolves fortunes as the Bangladesh Emerging XI romped home by eight wickets with eight overs to spare.

McCollum facing injury battle McCollum facing injury battle ( )

IRELAND Wolves must win the final two games if they are to share the series against Bangladesh — and last night captain Harry Tector was hopeful that James McCollum would be available for at least one of the matches.

Tucker hits rapid 82 in losing cause Tucker hits rapid 82 in losing cause ( )

Lorcan Tucker's hard-hit unbeaten 82 from just 53 balls took the Wolves to 260, but it proved nowhere near competitive as the hosts sealed a six wicket win to take a 2-0 series lead with two to play.

Rollercoaster ride for Pretorius Rollercoaster ride for Pretorius ( )

It's certainly been a topsy turvy few days for Woodvale all-rounder Ruhan Pretorius, from the lows of isolation to the highs of top scoring with 90 for Ireland Wolves in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh not complacent against dangerous Wolves Bangladesh not complacent against dangerous Wolves ( )

Bangladesh Emerging team’s batsman Shamim Hossain has urged his team mates not to take anything for granted against Ireland Wolves as he feels they can make a comeback any time in the series.

Wolves beaten in final over thriller Wolves beaten in final over thriller ( )

Ireland Wolves lost by four wickets in a final over thriller against the Bangladesh Emerging XI in a contest that ebbed and flowed throughout.

Pretorius heroics in vain Pretorius heroics in vain ( )

RUHAN Pretorius came out of 36 hours of isolation to hit 90 for Ireland Wolves,but it was not enough to prevent a four wickets defeat by a Bangladesh Emerging side in the second of five one-day games.

Positive Covid case halts Wolves game Positive Covid case halts Wolves game ( )

The first 50-over game between Ireland Wolves and the Bangladesh Emerging XI was suspended after 30 overs when it emerged that an Irish player had tested positive for Covid-19.

Tector calls on squad to step up Tector calls on squad to step up ( )

After a fortnight's acclimatisation and almost three days’ cricket under their belts, the Wolves know they must do better, starting with the first of five 50-over games.

Adair happy to play the waiting game Adair happy to play the waiting game ( )

MARK Adair says patient and boring is good — and it certainly proved successful for the opening bowler in the first game of the Ireland Wolves tour of Bangladesh.

Ireland fail trial by spin Ireland fail trial by spin ( )

NOT for the first time an Ireland team was undone by a slow left arm bowler. Yesterday it was the Ireland Wolves who were bamboozled by Tanvir Islam, playing only his 12th first class match.

Wolves slump to heavy loss Wolves slump to heavy loss ( )

Ireland Wolves slumped to an innings defeat just before tea on the third day of their clash in Chattogram against the young Bangladesh Emerging XI.

Wolves facing heavy defeat Wolves facing heavy defeat ( )

IRELAND Wolves were struggling to avoid the innings defeat after losing three wickets in three overs just before the close of day two, in their four-day game against a Bangladesh Emerging side in Chittagong.

Uphill battle for Ireland Wolves Uphill battle for Ireland Wolves ( )

Ireland Wolves skipper Harry Tector accepts that they need to bat for a long period if they want to make a comeback against the hosts in the four-day game in Chattogram on a tough day for his side.

Tough first day for Ireland Wolves Tough first day for Ireland Wolves ( )

IT was a tough first day for Ireland Wolves on their tour of Bangladesh yesterday, not helped by some ‘home’ umpiring.

Five star Tanvir puts Wolves in a spin Five star Tanvir puts Wolves in a spin ( )

Tanvir’s maiden five-wicket haul in a first-class match put Bangladesh Emerging team in a commendable position against Ireland Wolves on the opening day of the lone four-day match in Chattogram on Friday.

Ireland fail trial by spin Ireland fail trial by spin ( )

It was a day to forget for Ireland Wolves who face an uphill battle after being dismissed by the hosts for 151 on the opening day in Chattogram.

More fixtures for Wolves More fixtures for Wolves ( )

Ahead of their eight-match tour of Bangladesh, more fixtures are in the pipeline for Ireland Wolves at home this summer.

Netherlands A confirm Ireland matches Netherlands A confirm Ireland matches ( )

The Netherlands have announced that their A team will be visiting Ireland in May for three 50-over games.

Selection headache for Ford and Barnes Selection headache for Ford and Barnes ( )

Graham Ford and Stuart Barnes biggest problem today will be to select a starting XI for the opening game of the Ireland Wolves tour against Bangladesh A.

Young Bangladesh team ready for Wolves challenge Young Bangladesh team ready for Wolves challenge ( )

It's a very young Bangladesh side that will face Ireland Wolves in the tour opener in Chattogram on Friday, with nine of their World Cup Under 19s winners included.

Wolves chomping at the bit Wolves chomping at the bit ( )

Ireland Wolves emerged from quarantine to start their preparations for the challenge of Bangladesh A which gets under way on Friday in Chattogram.

Harry's Game Harry's Game ( )

Harry Tector is captain of the 16-man squad which includes 10 senior internationals, four more hoping to break in and two who will qualify by residency early next year.

Pretorius added to Wolves squad Pretorius added to Wolves squad ( )

Ruhan Pretorius has replaced George Dockrell in the Ireland Wolves squad for its tour to Bangladesh.

Dockrell withdraws from Wolves tour Dockrell withdraws from Wolves tour ( )

George Dockrell has withdrawn from the Ireland Wolves tour which is due to fly to Bangladesh tomorrow.

White hoping to learn tools of the trade White hoping to learn tools of the trade ( )

Ben White is looking to learn from the Irish coaches as he jets off with Ireland Wolves this week on their month long tour of Bangladesh.

Lawlor keen to make big impression with Wolves Lawlor keen to make big impression with Wolves ( )

The inclusion of Jeremy Lawlor in the Wolves squad that will tour Bangladesh raised a few eyebrows amongst Irish cricket fans.

Hume excited by Wolves challenge Hume excited by Wolves challenge ( )

Graham Hume is excited by the challenge of facing Bangladesh in the upcoming Wolves tour later this month.

Tector will lead experienced Wolves squad Tector will lead experienced Wolves squad ( )

Harry Tector will lead an Ireland Wolves squad, which includes nine other senior internationals, on their tour to Bangladesh next week.

Wolves name squad for Bangladesh tour Wolves name squad for Bangladesh tour ( )

Ireland Wolves have named a 16-man squad for their eight match tour of Bangladesh which gets under way later this month.

Who should be in the Wolves squad? Who should be in the Wolves squad? ( )

Which players will be in the Ireland Wolves squad that will tour Bangladesh this month? We examine the runners and riders.

Wolves squad announcement delayed Wolves squad announcement delayed ( )

The Ireland Wolves squad which was to be announced this week won't now be unveiled until late next week.

Photographs

Bangladesh XI, Trophy Presentations (16 March)
Bangladesh XI v Ireland Wolves (4th One Day) (12 March)
Bangladesh Emerging XI v Ireland Wolves, 2nd game (7 March)

Audio

Ireland Wolves v Netherlands A