The ETPL 2026 season is giving Irish cricket supporters a new reason to follow European T20 cricket closely. With 17 Irish players involved across several franchises, the European T20 Premier League has already delivered strong individual performances, including notable contributions from Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Mark Adair and Ross Adair.
Irish players making an impact in the ETPL
The latest figures, covering matches played up to 14 September 2026, show Irish players contributing with both bat and ball. Belfast Wolves and Dublin Guardians feature the largest groups of Irish talent, while players representing Amsterdam Flames, Rotterdam Dockers and Edinburgh Castle Rockers have also made important contributions.
Belfast Wolves lead the Irish representation
Paul Stirling has been one of Belfast’s leading batters, scoring 171 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 156.88. Mark Adair has also impressed, taking 12 wickets in nine matches, including best figures of 3-25.
Lorcan Tucker has added 135 runs, with a highest score of 58, while Matthew Humphreys has claimed nine wickets and recorded best figures of 4-19. Tim Tector has scored 42 runs in five appearances, and Gavin Hoey has taken one wicket in his only match so far.
Dublin Guardians’ Irish contingent
Harry Tector has been a standout performer for Dublin Guardians. His innings of 75 from 45 balls in the team’s second match helped establish him as one of the leading Irish batters in the competition. He has scored 182 runs at a strike rate of 128.16.
George Dockrell has scored 77 runs and taken best bowling figures of 3-27. Josh Little has collected seven wickets, while Craig Young has made a major impact with nine wickets in only four matches, including an excellent 5-21. Matthew Hollard has taken eight wickets, and wicketkeeper Ben Calitz has completed his duties neatly in six games, although he is still seeking his first significant batting contribution.
Irish players at other ETPL franchises
Curtis Campher has appeared in all eight Amsterdam Flames matches, scoring 71 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 136. Jordan Neill has taken two wickets for the Flames.
For Rotterdam Dockers, Jai Moondra has played every match and claimed four wickets, including best figures of 3-19. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have benefited from Ross Adair’s aggressive batting: he has scored 123 runs at an impressive strike rate of 189.23. Gareth Delany has also featured in eight matches and scored 42 runs.
ETPL 2026: How to watch and follow the action
Supporters can follow the ETPL live score through the league’s official website, while tickets are available through Tixr. Broadcast access varies by region:
- Ireland and the United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- India: Star Sports
- North America: Willow TV
- MENA and Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz
The official competition website is etplofficial.com, where fans can check scores, fixtures and tournament updates.
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What the Irish performances mean
The early ETPL results underline the depth of Irish cricket. Experienced internationals, emerging players and specialist performers are all gaining valuable exposure in a competitive T20 environment. Stirling and Harry Tector have provided important runs, while Mark Adair, Craig Young and Matthew Humphreys have led the bowling contributions.
As the inaugural season progresses, these Irish players will remain central to the tournament’s appeal for supporters at home. Their performances could also influence team momentum as the competition moves towards its decisive stages.
Conclusion
The ETPL 2026 campaign has already showcased a strong Irish presence, with 17 players competing across five franchises. From Dublin Guardians’ all-round contributions to Belfast Wolves’ leading performers and Ross Adair’s explosive scoring, the Irish contingent is making the European T20 Premier League a competition worth following closely.
