Ireland news

Sorensen ruled out of tour

Sep 19, 2014: Pace bowler Max Sorensen has been ruled out of Ireland's pre-World Cup trip to Australia and New Zealand

Ireland v UAE, World T20, Group B, Sylhet

Win takes Ireland closer to main draw

Mar 19, 2014: Ireland moved closer to qualifying for the main draw of the World T20, beating United Arab Emirates by 21 runs (D/L method)

Ireland v Zimbabwe, World T20, Group B, Sylhet

'We are here to win three games' - Porterfield

Mar 17, 2014: Ireland's captain has said his team's win over Zimbabwe didn't hold any larger meaning beyond being a step on the road to the Super 10 stage

Big fish in a small pond

Dec 30, 2013: Ireland are undoubtedly masters among the minnows but they continued to be disappointed at not getting chances against the big boys

Afg v Ire, ICC World T20 Qualifier, final, Abu Dhabi

Rampant Ireland retain World T20 Qualifier title

Nov 30, 2013: Ireland successfully defended their World Twenty20 Qualifiers title with a comprehensive 68-run win over Afghanistan in the final in Abu Dhabi, thanks largely to blitzed fifties from Paul Stirling and Trent Johnston

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, Group A

Ireland through, Italy still in hunt despite loss

Nov 24, 2013: A round-up of Group A matches played in the World Twenty20 qualifiers on November 24

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, Group A

Ireland start with comfortable win

Nov 15, 2013: A round-up of Friday's Group A games in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Ireland v Scotland, Intercontinental Cup, Dublin, 3rd day

Ireland poised for big win

Sep 13, 2013: A strong batting display from Ireland, followed by an incisive spell of 4 for 32 from Max Sorensen left the hosts on the cusp of victory against Scotland in their Intercontinental Cup match in Dublin

Ireland v Scotland, Intercontinental Cup, Dublin, 2nd day

Rain claims most of day two

Sep 12, 2013: Just 21 overs were possible on day two in Dublin as Ireland were robbed of the chance to build a solid first innings lead over Scotland.

Ireland v Australia A, Belfast, 3rd day

Stirling outgunned by Maddinson as Australia take hold

Jun 16, 2013: A dramatic day of three declarations and two stunning centuries ended with Australia A in the ascendancy. Ireland, 51 for 3, need a further 250 for victory.

Leicestershire v Middlesex, YB40 Group C, Grace Rd

Stirling powers Middlesex to victory

Jun 2, 2013: Paul Stirling hit a superb unbeaten 132 off 96 balls as Middlesex ended Leicestershire's 100 per cent record in the Yorkshire Bank 40 with a crushing 10-wicket win at Grace Road.

Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin

Ireland eye another chance to shine

May 22, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin

UAE v Ireland, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Sharjah, 1st day

Joyce and Porterfield punish UAE

Mar 12, 2013: Ireland dominated the opening day of their Intercontinental Cup match against United Arab Emirates in Sharjah

Bangladesh v Ireland, World T20 warm-up, Colombo

Ireland prevail despite Shakib brilliance

Sep 17, 2012: Ireland fought back to win by five runs after Shakib Al Hasan's blistering half-century

World Twenty20 players to watch - 5

Men with points to prove

Sep 11, 2012: Part five of our look at players in focus at the World Twenty20 features a number of cricketers with plenty to play for

Ireland v Bangladesh, T20 series, Stormont

Ireland tough in home conditions

Jul 17, 2012: On the face of it this series of three Twenty20s may seem trivial, but it is a significant contest for both sides as they use these games as preparation for the World Twenty20

Middlesex v Hampshire, FLt20 South Group, Richmond

Ervine fifty gives Hampshire hope

Jun 27, 2012: Sean Ervine hit his first half-century in the Friends Life t20 for two seasons as Hampshire beat Middlesex by four wickets with four balls

Kent v Hampshire, FLt20 South Group, Canterbury

Denly finds form in Middlesex blitz

Jun 26, 2012: Kent lost four wickets in four balls as they collapsed to a 48-run defeat in their Friends Life t20 clash with Middlesex

Hampshire v Middlesex, FLt20 South Group, West End

Stirling secures Middlesex victory

Jun 18, 2012: Ireland batsman Paul Stirling's belligerent 71 guided Middlesex to a six-wicket Friends Life t20 win over Hampshire at West End

Netherlands v Middlesex, CB40 Group A, Voorburg

Denly and Rogers see Middlesex home

May 15, 2012: Joe Denly and Chris Rogers helped Middlesex claim their first CB40 Group A victory of the season after they crushed the Netherlands by eight wickets.