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Matthew Humphreys

Matthew Humphreys is an Irish cricketer who bowls slow left-arm orthodox. Born on September 28, 2002, he is a right-handed batsman and has played for Ireland in Test, ODI, and T20I matches. He has also represented Ireland's Under-19 team and the Northern Knights. Humphreys made his senior international debut in all three formats against Bangladesh in 2023.

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Full Name
Matthew James Humphreys
Born
September 28, 2002
Nationality
Ireland
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Slow left-arm orthodox
Country
Ireland
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Australia vs Ireland · 14th Match, Group B T20I February 11, 2026 3 4 0 0 75.00
Sri Lanka vs Ireland · 6th Match, Group B T20I February 8, 2026 0 2 0 0 0.00
Ireland vs Italy · 3rd T20I T20I January 26, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Bangladesh vs Ireland · 3rd T20I T20I December 2, 2025 1 2 0 0 50.00
Bangladesh vs Ireland · 2nd Test Test November 19, 2025 4 15 1 0 26.67
Bangladesh vs Ireland · 1st Test Test November 11, 2025 16 20 1 1 80.00

Matches

Ireland Ireland
Oman Oman
Australia Australia
Ireland Ireland
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Major Teams Represented

  • Ireland, Ireland U19, Northern Knights

Matthew Humphreys's International Debut

Format Match Date Venue
ODI Bangladesh vs Ireland March 20, 2023 Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
T20I Bangladesh vs Ireland March 31, 2023 Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram
Test Sri Lanka vs Ireland April 24, 2023 Galle International Stadium, Galle

Career Statistics (2025)

  • Test: 5 matches, 67 runs, 15 wickets (Best: 6/57)
  • ODI: 6 matches, 6 runs, 3 wickets
  • T20I: 16 matches, 9 runs, 22 wickets (Best: 4/13)
  • Key Achievement: Recorded the best-ever bowling figures for an Irishman in Test matches (6/57).
  • Domestic Highlights: Helped Northern Knights secure an Irish domestic double (2023), taking 15 wickets in the season. 

 

Awards

  • Winner of the ClearSpeaks Emerging Player of the Year - Male at the Irish Cricket Awards (2022).