Ireland men's cricket team
Short answer: Ireland, run by Cricket Ireland and representing the whole island, became the ICC's 11th Full Member on 22 June 2017 and played their first Test against Pakistan at Malahide in May 2018. Their best-known win in India is the 2011 World Cup victory over England in Bengaluru, built on Kevin O'Brien's 50-ball hundred. They have not won a senior ICC title.
Key facts
- Governing body
- Cricket Ireland
- ICC Full Member since
- 2017 (Associate from 1993)
- First Test
- v Pakistan, Malahide, Dublin, 11–15 May 2018
- First ODI
- v England, Stormont, Belfast, 13 June 2006
- First T20I
- v Scotland, Stormont, Belfast, 2 August 2008
- Men's senior ICC titles (as of Nov 2026)
- None
Short history
Cricket in Ireland dates to the 19th century; the first Ireland match was in 1855. Ireland joined the ICC as an Associate in 1993, made headlines by beating Pakistan at the 2007 World Cup, and became the 11th Full Member on 22 June 2017. Their first Test, against Pakistan at Malahide in May 2018, was a close defeat. A short summer and few large venues mean they sometimes play home series abroad.
Ireland and India
Ireland's most famous result in India came at the 2011 World Cup at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, where Kevin O'Brien's 50-ball hundred carried them past England's total of 327.
Fantasy angle (our general view)
Against stronger sides, Ireland's top-order batters face the most balls and their new-ball bowlers have the best wicket chances. Like most Associates-turned-Full Members, their output is harder to predict, so treat their players as higher-variance picks. See differential picks.
Fixtures in India on our schedule
No match against India on our 2026-27 home schedule.
FAQ
What was Ireland's famous win in India?
Beating England at the 2011 World Cup in Bengaluru, with Kevin O'Brien's 50-ball hundred.
When did Ireland get Test status?
On 22 June 2017, together with Afghanistan.
Do Ireland play in India in 2026-27?
No. India's remaining 2026-27 home internationals are against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.