Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read

Ireland Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live

Ireland are one of the newest Test nations and are known for upsets in big tournaments.

Who they are

Ireland rose from associate level and have beaten teams such as England and Pakistan in global events.

Governing body and nickname

Ireland is run by Cricket Ireland. The team is often called the Irish.

Home grounds

Ireland play at Malahide Cricket Club near Dublin and at Stormont in Belfast.

Major titles

Ireland have not won a major ICC trophy, but their World Cup upsets are well known.

What to watch for

Watch the pace bowlers in cool, seaming conditions and the lower order that fights to the end.

How to follow them live

When Ireland play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.

Quick answers

Who runs the Ireland cricket team?

Cricket Ireland runs it.

When did Ireland play their first Test?

Ireland played their first Test in 2019 against England, at Lord's, after being granted Test status in 2017.

Where can I follow Ireland live scores?

On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a Ireland match is on. Scores update every few seconds.

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