Author: Craig Easdown

South Africa wins 1st ODI following Ireland collapse

DUBLIN – Ireland Women were bowled out for 69 in the first One-Day International of The HBV Studios International Women’s Cricket Series against South Africa, eventually succumbing to a nine-wicket defeat.Having begun strongly in the T20I series between the sides, Ireland winning the first game by 10 runs, captain Gaby Lewis won the toss and…

Warriors slay the struggling Knights; dramatic tie between Reds and Lightning

MAGHERAMASON – Shane Getkate was in inspired form for North West Warriors as they continued their assault on the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy with a six-wicket DLS victory over a struggling Northern Knights team, while in the second game of the day Munster Reds remain unbeaten following a highly dramatic tie with Leinster Lightning at Bready…

A thrilling Festival of T20 cricket awaits as Bready hosts this weekend

MAGHERAMASON – Following a thrilling opening T20 Festival weekend in North Down Cricket Club in Comber, County Down the action moves over to Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, County Tyrone this weekend with six more matches down for decision.This is the second of the three T20 Festivals, with the third and final one to take…

Peter Chase announces international retirement

DUBLIN – Irish international Peter Chase has today announced his international retirement, bringing to a close an eight-year career. Chase, 28, made his international debut for Ireland in a List A match against Sri Lanka A in 2014 and made 43 appearances for the Men in Green. The medium-fast seamer captured 60 wickets, with a…

South Africa claims T20I series despite Lewis/Kavanagh partnership

DUBLIN – South Africa claimed an eight-wicket win in the deciding T20I against Ireland, despite a sterling half-century stand between Gaby Lewis and Shauna Kavanagh, sealing a 2-1 victory in the HBV Studios International Women’s Cricket Series.Lewis, the Ireland captain, opened the batting with Leah Paul, but could only watch on as two early wickets…

Smash It and It’s Wicket! Returns to cricket clubs across the country

Following the successful rollout of Smash It and It’s Wicket! across the island in 2021, both programmes are returning to Clubs in 2022! Smash It is for girls and boys aged 5 – 9 years and is all about kids being active, making friends and having fun. Developing Fundamental Movement Skills through cricked based games,…

South Africa square series 1-1 after 8-wicket win in second T20I

DUBLIN – South Africa bounced back from their defeat on Friday with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Ireland in the second T20I of the HBV Studios International Women’s Cricket Series. A disciplined bowling performance from the victors restricted Ireland to 106-7 after 20 overs before Lara Goodall starred with a quickfire half-century to ensure the…