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Alana Dalzell

Alana Dalzell is an Irish right-arm medium bowler and right-handed batting all-rounder, born March 26, 2001, in Londonderry, known for representing Ireland Women, Scorchers Women, and Dragons Women. Key achievements include her 2022 WODI debut, becoming the first NW Ireland player in WODI since 1996, hitting the winning boundary in a historic 2024 ODI win vs England, and earning a full-time professional contract in 2024. She holds notable T20I figures (e.g., 2/8 vs Scotland) and contributes as a Cricket Connects Officer. 

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Full Name
Alana Dalzell
Born
26 March 2001
Place Of Birth
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Country
Ireland
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right Arm Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Scotland Women vs Ireland Women · (A1 vs B3),Super Six-Match 1 Women T20 January 28, 2026 9 7 1 0 128.57
Scorchers Women vs Dragons Women · Match 7 Women T20 July 6, 2025 3 2 0 0 150.00
Dragons Women vs Typhoons Women · Match 6 Women T20 June 30, 2025 11 17 0 0 64.71
Dragons Women vs Scorchers Women · Match 6 List A June 18, 2025 5 13 0 0 38.46
Scorchers Women vs Dragons Women · Match 5 List A June 8, 2025 0 3 0 0 0.00
Dragons Women vs Typhoons Women · Match 3 List A May 25, 2025 33 48 1 0 68.75

Matches

Ireland Women Ireland Women
Thailand Women Thailand Women
Ireland Women Ireland Women
Netherlands Women Netherlands Women
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Major Teams Represented

Ireland Women, Scorchers Women, Dragons Women, Bready CC

International Debuts

  • WODI (Women's One Day International): June 14, 2022, vs. South Africa in Dublin.
  • WT20I (Women's T20 International): October 23, 2023, vs. Scotland in Almeria, Spain. 

Recent International Matches

  • December 7, 2025: vs. South Africa (Paarl) in a WT20I.
  • August 16, 2024: vs. Sri Lanka (Belfast) in a WODI (won by 3 wickets, took 2/37).

Awards

  • O'Neill's Women Club Player of the Year: Awarded by North West Cricket Union (March 2021). 

Records & Highlights

  • ODI Career: 8 wickets in 9 matches (avg 36.75, best 4/36).
  • T20I Career: 11 wickets in 14 matches (avg 22.36, best 2/8 vs Scotland).
  • Historic Win: Hit the winning boundary off the final ball of the 3rd ODI against England in September 2024, securing Ireland's first ODI win against them in over 23 years.
  • Milestone: First player from NW Ireland to play WODI since 1996.