ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 / Players / William Porterfield
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Full name William Thomas Stuart Porterfield
Born September 6, 1984, Londonderry
Current age 28 years 254 days
Major teams Ireland, Gloucestershire, Ireland Under-19s, Marylebone Cricket Club, Marylebone Cricket Club Young Cricketers, Warwickshire
Playing role Opening batsman
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm offbreak
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 15 | 15 | 0 | 352 | 85 | 23.46 | 649 | 54.23 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| ODIs | 60 | 60 | 3 | 1752 | 112* | 30.73 | 2608 | 67.17 | 5 | 8 | 176 | 10 | 30 | 0 |
| List A | 144 | 143 | 6 | 4613 | 112* | 33.67 | 6281 | 73.44 | 6 | 28 | 490 | 40 | 66 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 144 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| World Cup span | 2007-2011 |
| ODI debut | Scotland v Ireland at Ayr, Aug 5, 2006 scorecard |
| Last ODI | Ireland v Afghanistan at Dublin, Jul 5, 2012 scorecard |
| List A debut | United Arab Emirates v Ireland A at Abu Dhabi, Apr 22, 2006 scorecard |
| Last List A | Warwickshire v Kent at Birmingham, May 6, 2013 scorecard |
His country's leading batsman after the loss of Ed Joyce and Eoin Morgan to England, Porterfield is a correct and stylish left-hander who has forged a successful career in English county cricket. He moved through the age-groups and always seemed destined for a major role in Ireland's future and began his international career in Hussey-esque with two early hundreds. As a captain he has had to learn quickly, but is a strong thinker and about the game always speaks openly regarding the challenges facing Associate cricket.
Strengths
The ability to pace an innings and the desire to never take a backward step against bigger opponents.
Key stats
World Cup tracker
Porterfield only passed 50 once during Ireland's memorable stay at the 2007 World Cup where they reached the Super Eights following victory against Pakistan on St Patrick's Day.
Expert view
"'Porty' has become an outstanding opening batsman, scoring more one day hundreds for Ireland than anyone. An important part of the batting line up. If he provides stability at the top of the order, then the side will undoubtedly post challenging totals. Will also be one of the best fielders in the tournament."- Kyle McCallan, former Ireland allrounder
Andrew McGlashan
Man of the Match
2007
85 v Bangladesh, Barbados
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85 v Bangladesh, Barbados, World Cup 2007
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112* v Bermuda and 104* v Kenya, Nairobi, 2007
- Ireland edge closer to qualification (Mar 20, 2013)
- Joyce and Porterfield punish UAE (Mar 12, 2013)
- Warwickshire could lose Clarke (Feb 12, 2013)
- Teams now wise to Ireland - Watson (Sep 19, 2012)
- Ireland game is no joke for Australia (Sep 18, 2012)
Apr 17, 2013
William Porterfield drives on his way to 27
© PA Photos
Mar 20, 2013
William Porterfield took three catches and scored a match-winning 77
© ICC/Zainab Malubhai
Sep 24, 2012
William Porterfield is bowled off the first ball of the match
© AFP
NBC Denis Compton Award 2008
ICC Associate Player of the Year 2009
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