Andrew Balbirnie: News

13 Sep 2024

Paul Stirling

Ireland drop  Andrew Balbirnie for South Africa T20Is: Details 

Ireland have dropped Andrew Balbirnie, their second-highest T20I run-scorer, from the upcoming series against South Africa.

10 May 2024

Ireland Cricket

1st T20I, Ireland stun Pakistan in Dublin: Key stats

Ireland pulled off a superb victory against Pakistan in the first T20I encounter at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin, on Friday.

Afghanistan beat Ireland in 2nd T20I, level series: Key stats

Afghanistan took down Ireland in the second T20I match held in Sharjah. Riding on Mohammad Nabi's excellent half-century, the Afghans posted 152/9 in 20 overs after a horrific start.

01 Mar 2024

Ireland Cricket

Only Test: Andrew Balbirnie slams a match-winning 58* versus Afghanistan

Andrew Balbirnie slammed a match-winning 58* versus Afghanistan in the one-off Test on Friday.

18 Dec 2023

Ireland Cricket

Andrew Balbirnie fourth Ireland batter to accomplish 3,000 ODI runs

Veteran opener Andrew Balbirnie scored an unbeaten 82 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets (DLS method) in the third and final ODI, clinching the series 2-0.

18 Sep 2023

England Cricket Team

Second-string England host Ireland in ODI series opener

A second-string England team will host Ireland in a three-match ODI series, starting September 20.

17 Sep 2023

England Cricket Team

England vs Ireland ODI series 2023: Statistical preview 

A new-look England team will host Ireland in a three-match ODI series, starting on September 20.

22 Aug 2023

Indian Cricket Team

3rd T20I: Team India eyes whitewash against hosts Ireland

Jasprit Bumrah-led India will aim to complete the whitewash against Ireland in the third T20I in Dublin on August 23.

20 Aug 2023

Indian Cricket Team

India beat Ireland in 2nd T20I, seal three-match series: Stats

India beat Ireland at The Village, Dublin, to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

20 Aug 2023

Ireland Cricket

Andrew Balbirnie becomes second Irishman with 2,000 T20I runs: Stats

Andrew Balbirnie has become the second Ireland batter to complete 2,000 T20I runs.

17 Aug 2023

Ireland Cricket

Andrew Balbirnie to become second Irishman to 2,000 T20I runs

Andrew Balbirnie is set to become the second Ireland batter to complete 2,000 T20I runs.

17 Aug 2023

Indian Cricket Team

1st T20I: Fresh Indian faces out to embrace Ireland challenge

India will take on hosts Ireland in a three-match T20I series, starting on August 18.

17 Aug 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Ireland vs India, T20I series: Here is the statistical preview

Ireland are set to host Team India in a three-match T20I series, starting August 18.

04 Aug 2023

Ireland Cricket

Paul Stirling leads a strong Ireland team for India T20Is

Ireland have named a strong lineup for the three-match T20I series against India, starting August 18.

27 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers, Ireland beat UAE to earn consolation win: Stats

Ireland beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club.

27 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

CWC Qualifiers: Balbirnie, Tector slam twin fifties versus UAE

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie and their rising star Harry Tector played fine knocks against UAE in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Athletic Sports Ground in Bulawayo.

27 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

CWC Qualifiers: Paul Stirling clocks his 14th ODI century

Ireland veteran Paul Stirling played a fine knock against the UAE in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Athletic Club ground in Bulawayo.

03 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

One-off Test, Andy McBrine slams 86* versus England: Key stats

Ireland's Andy McBrine has registered a valiant fifty against England in the second innings of the one-off Test at Lord's.

03 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

Josh Tongue creates history by claiming fifer on Test debut

England debutant Josh Tongue picked up a fifer on debut against Ireland in the second innings of the one-off Test.

03 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

ENG vs IRE, only Test: Mark Adair hammers career-best 88

Ireland all-rounder Mark Adair came up with a sensational batting display against England in the second innings of the one-off Test at Lord's.

29 May 2023

England Cricket Team

England vs Ireland, Only Test: Statistical preview

England are gearing up to host neighbors Ireland in a one-off Test, starting at the iconic Lord's on June 1.

Bangladesh win 3rd ODI, wrap-up series against Ireland: Stats

Bangladesh outclass Ireland in the third ODI and also wrapped up the series 2-0 at the County Cricket ground in Chelmsford.

14 May 2023

Paul Stirling

IRE vs BAN: Paul Stirling slams his 27th ODI fifty

Veteran Ireland batter Paul Stirling registered his 27th fifty in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh at the County Cricket ground in Chelmsford.

IRE vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Visitors aim for series win

Bangladesh will aim to wrap up the series when they meet Ireland in the third and final ODI of the series on May 14 at the County Cricket ground in Chelmsford.

Bangladesh come from behind to beat Ireland in 2nd ODI

Bangladesh came from behind to beat Ireland by three wickets in the 2nd ODI at the Country Cricket ground in Chelmsford.

12 May 2023

Ireland Cricket

IRE vs BAN: Harry Tector registers his career-best ODI score

Ireland batter Harry Tector registered his fourth century in the ongoing 2nd ODI against Bangladesh at the County Cricket ground in Chelmsford.

11 May 2023

Ireland Cricket

Ireland vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI 

Ireland and Bangladesh will meet in the second ODI of the three-match series on Friday (May 12).

Ireland vs Bangladesh, ODIs 2023: Statistical preview

Ireland are gearing up to host Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday (May 9).

SL vs IRE: Ramesh Mendis claims his fourth Test fifer 

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second and final Test, whitewashing the series 2-0.

Sri Lanka beat Ireland in second Test: Key stats 

Sri Lanka won the second and final Test against Ireland by an innings and 10 runs, whitewashing the series 2-0.

25 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test (Day 2): Visitors slam 492

Ireland are in a commanding position courtesy of some excellent batting in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.

25 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

SL vs IRE: Paul Stirling clocks his maiden Test century

Paul Stirling has registered his maiden Test century in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

24 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

Andrew Balbirnie becomes Ireland's leading run-getter in Tests: Key stats

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie smoked a crucial fifty in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

24 Apr 2023

Ireland Cricket

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Visitors dominate Day 1 proceedings

Ireland showed resilience to fight back in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, Only Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

After clinching the ODI and T20I series, Bangladesh will host Ireland in a one-off Test.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, T20Is 2023: Statistical preview

Bangladesh will host Ireland for a three-match T20I series starting 27th March.

10 Feb 2023

Ireland Cricket

Ireland announce squads for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka tours: Details

Ireland have named five squads as they prepare for the back-to-back tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

19 Jan 2023

Ireland Cricket

Harry Tector smashes 6th fifty-plus score in seven ODIs: Stats

Ireland's batting sensation Harry Tector recorded his third ODI century in the series opener versus Zimbabwe on Wednesday (January 18).

18 Jan 2023

Ireland Cricket

ZIM vs IRE: Andrew Balbirnie hammers his eighth ODI ton

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie brought up his eighth ODI century in the ongoing series opener against Zimbabwe.

14 Jan 2023

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Ireland win 2nd T20I, level series versus Zimbabwe: Stats

Ireland sealed a solid six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Saturday to level the three-match series 1-1.

26 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup: Andrew Balbirnie slams eighth T20I half-century

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie led from the front against England in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup 2022: England bundle out Ireland for 157

Ireland compiled 157 against England in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Ireland vs Afghanistan, 4th T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Hosts Ireland eye a series win when they face Afghanistan in the fourth of five-match series on Monday.

Paul Stirling slams a record-equaling 11th ODI ton

A blistering knock (128) by opener Paul Stirling helped Ireland post 259/9 in the ongoing second ODI against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.