Ireland's journey to full membership is a testament to sustained excellence in associate cricket. Ireland famously defeated Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup and have been regular giant-killers in ICC events. Their consistent performances earned them Test status in 2017, alongside Afghanistan. Cricket in Ireland draws from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Major Achievements
- •Granted Test status in 2017
- •Defeated Pakistan at the 2007 World Cup, one of cricket's greatest upsets
- •Defeated England at the 2011 World Cup in Bangalore
- •Won the ICC Intercontinental Cup multiple times
- •Kevin O'Brien scored the fastest century in World Cup history (50 balls) vs England
- •Produced international-quality players including Ed Joyce, Eoin Morgan (who later captained England), and Kevin O'Brien
- •Defeated Afghanistan in their inaugural Test match in 2019
- •Consistent performers in ICC qualifying events and associate tournaments