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# Cricket

June
June 2023
Five-star Tongue strikes as England down gutsy Ireland
Their win was built on an imposing first-innings total of 524-4 declared featuring player of the match Ollie Pope’s 205 and Ben Duckett’s 182.
England dominate gritty Ireland in cricket test
Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker held firm on a good pitch but Ireland were still 255 runs away from avoiding an innings defeat.
Record-breaking centuries for Pope and Duckett as England dominate gritty Ireland
Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker held firm on a good pitch but Ireland were still 255 runs away from avoiding an innings defeat.
England openers shine as Ireland struggle on first day at Lord's
Stuart Broad claimed five for 51 to dismiss Ireland for 172 before England closed on 152 for one.
Ireland's cricket test match against England in London affected by climate activist protest
Just Stop Oil confirmed that it was behind the protest which delayed the England team bus.
This year
2023
Bangladesh beat Ireland in thriller despite Harry Tector career-best
This was a tense three-wicket win at Chelmsford.
Ireland's automatic World Cup hopes dashed as ODI match abandoned due to rain
Ireland must settle for a place in a qualifying competition as South Africa grab the final automatic spot.
Rising star returns from IPL to boost Ireland’s hopes of World Cup qualification
Josh Little, the 23-year-old left-armer, has become a hot property in white-ball cricket, picking up a contract in India worth around €454,000.
Sri Lanka make some history as they crush Ireland to seal series
Harry Tector leads charge but Prabath Jayasuriya becomes the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets.
Ireland's cricketers crushed by Sri Lanka as they slump to defeat in two-match series
Harry Tector leads charge but Prabath Jayasuriya becomes the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets.
Ireland facing long final day to save historic draw against Sri Lanka
Ireland are 54-2 and trailing by 158 runs ahead of the fifth and final day in Galle.
Karunaratne and Madushka hit tons as Sri Lanka pile runs on Ireland
Bad light interrupted play before tea, before the rains came down and it was called off for the day.
Ireland post record Test score as Stirling overcomes cramps
Ireland are yet to win a game in the five-day format since obtaining Test status in 2017.
Balbirnie puts Ireland on front foot in second Sri Lanka Test
Captain’s career-best 95 runs help Ireland’s cause on day one in Galle.
Sri Lanka dominate to enforce follow-on against Ireland
Playing in punishingly hot conditions, the tourists resumed on 117-7 but were all out in 40 minutes.
Ireland wiped out by massive Sri Lanka innings
Gulf in class exposed in five-day format
Tucker's debut hundred leads Ireland fightback in Dhaka
The wicketkeeper-batsman made 108 off 162 balls before falling to the bowling of Ebadot Hossain.
Mushfiqur ton puts Bangladesh in control of Ireland Test
Andy McBrine claimed 6-118, becoming only the second Irish bowler to take five Test wickets.
Paul Stirling leads Ireland to maiden Bangladesh win
Visitors raced to 126-3 in 14 overs after bowling out their hosts for 124 in Chittagong.
Bangladesh-Ireland ODI washed out after record innings
Mushfiqur Rahim’s century was the fastest ODI ton by a Bangladeshi batsman.
Ireland suffer defeat as Mandhana guides India into T20 World Cup semi-finals
A strong, swirling wind made conditions difficult,
Ireland lose to Alice Capsey-inspired England at Women’s T20 World Cup
Gabby Lewis hit 36 at the top of the order, but Ireland could not capitalise on quick-fire start.
England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan retires from cricket
The Dubliner is stepping away from all forms of the game.
Ireland to play first Test in four years on Bangladesh tour
Test scheduled for 4-8 April in Dhaka.
Doheny hits 84 as Ireland win to level Zimbabwe ODI series
Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 46 runs in Harare.
Andrew Balbirnie century in vain as Ireland suffer dramatic loss to Zimbabwe
The ODI series continues on Saturday and will conclude on Monday.
Harry Tector leads Ireland fight but Zimbabwe secure series win in a thriller
Ryan Burl (30 not out) and Luke Jongwe (four not out) ensured a 2-1 success with six balls to spare.
Ireland beat Zimbabwe with two balls to spare to level T20 series
Ross Adair’s 65 helps Ireland set up a series decider on Sunday.
Ex-England batter Ballance helps Zimbabwe beat Ireland on debut
Ballance was released by English county Yorkshire last year after admitting he used racist language against teammate Azeem Rafiq
Last year
2022
Andrew Flintoff 'lucky to be alive' after Top Gear accident
Son Corey, 16, told MailOnline the situation had been perilous.
Andrew Flintoff taken to hospital after accident while filming Top Gear
The BBC confirmed the incident occurred on Tuesday morning.
Ireland Women claim historic series win in Pakistan
Gaby Lewis inspired the Ireland Women’s cricket team to their first ever overseas series win.
Ben Stokes fires England as they win T20 World Cup with victory over Pakistan
Stokes was once again the man for the big occasion
Josh Little’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand beat Ireland at T20 World Cup
The Black Caps’ 35-run win in Adelaide likely means they will top their Super 12s group.
Australia beat Ireland by 42 runs in T20 World Cup
Ireland were on the losing side at the Gabba.
Balbirnie: 'We don’t like using the term 'free hit'... We have as much to lose'
The Ireland skipper says his side has real belief that they can make the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Rain washes out World Cup clash to slow Ireland's momentum
Andrew Balbirnie and his fellow giant-killers were forced to share the points with winless Afghanistan after rain washed out play without a ball being bowled.
Consistency the next hurdle for ‘fearless’ Ireland – head coach Malan
Ireland have been the surprise package at the T20 World Cup.
This Ireland team can be new 'golden generation,' says captain after England win
Ireland recorded a five-run victory at the MCG.
Ireland stun title favourites England at rain-hit T20 World Cup
An incredible result for Ireland in Melbourne.