West Indies, England to tour Ireland in 2025

West Indies, England to Tour Ireland in 2025

Cricket Ireland has announced an exciting schedule for the upcoming summer, featuring tours by West Indies, England, Zimbabwe Women, and Pakistan Women.

Key Highlights:

• Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Ireland's women's team will compete in the qualifiers in Pakistan from April 4 to April 19.
• Men's Series:
  • West Indies will tour Ireland for three ODIs in late May at Clontarf, followed by a three-match T20I series in June at Bready.
  • England will tour Ireland for the first time in September for a bilateral T20I series.
• Women's Series:
  • Zimbabwe Women will tour Ireland for five T20Is in July-August.
  • Pakistan Women will tour Ireland for three T20Is in August.
• European T20 Premier League: Irish players will participate in the league in July-August.

Other Developments:

• Cancelled Series: Ireland's planned multi-format series against Afghanistan has been cancelled due to financial constraints.
• Ireland Wolves: The development squad will face Afghanistan A in a four-day match in the UAE, followed by a tri-series with Sri Lanka A.

Quote from CEO:

"As we say: it's summer, it must be cricket. And this summer, Irish fans will be able to enjoy some of the world's best cricketers playing on these shores," said Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland.

Series Schedule:

• West Indies (ODI): May 21-25, Clontarf
• West Indies (T20I): June 12-15, Clontarf
• Zimbabwe Women: July 20-28, Pembroke, Stormont
• Pakistan Women: August 7-11, Stormont
• England: September 17-21, Malahide

This summer promises to be a thrilling cricketing season in Ireland!