player background
player background

Benjamin White

Benjamin White (born 29 August 1998) is an Irish international cricketer and right-arm leg-break bowler known for his fast-firing, flat trajectory, primarily serving as a key T20 bowler for Ireland. Making his international debut in July 2021 against South Africa, he has played for Ireland, Northern Knights, and Munster Reds. 

Part of the Ireland squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

More
Full Name
Benjamin Charlie White
Born
29 August 1998
Place Of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Country
Ireland
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg-break
More

Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Bangladesh vs Ireland · 3rd T20I T20I December 2, 2025 5 6 1 0 83.33
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds · Match 7 List A August 13, 2025 1 1 0 0 100.00
North-West Warriors vs Munster Reds · Match 13 T20 July 1, 2025 3 6 0 0 50.00
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds · Match 1 List A May 7, 2025 6 17 1 0 35.29
Munster Reds vs North West Warriors · Match 11 List A September 5, 2024 3 4 0 0 75.00

Matches

Ireland Ireland
Oman Oman
Australia Australia
Ireland Ireland
Read More

Major Teams

  • Ireland, Ireland U-19, Northern Knights, Munster Reds, Ireland Wolves, Ireland Emerging 

International Debuts (ireland)

  • T20I Debut: vs South Africa on July 24, 2021, at Belfast.
  • Test Debut: vs Bangladesh on April 4, 2023, at Mirpur.
  • ODI Debut: vs Nepal on June 19, 2023, during the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. 

Statistics (as Of Early 2026)

  • T20I: 38 matches, 36 wickets, Best bowling 4/20
  • Test: 3 matches, 4 wickets
  • ODI: 2 matches, 1 wicket
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break 

Career Highlights & Notes

  • Named in Ireland’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
  • Moved from Phoenix CC to CSNI in 2020 to boost his career, leading to national selection.
  • Part of the Ireland squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup.
  • Recognized as a long-term option to fill Ireland's wrist-spin void.