The ETPL 2026 season is giving Irish cricketers a prominent stage in Europe, with 17 players representing teams across the inaugural European T20 Premier League. Their performances are attracting attention from supporters following Irish cricket, Dublin Guardians and the wider T20 cricket Europe competition.
Irish players making an impact in the ETPL
With the league table current to 14 September 2026, Irish players have featured across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Belfast, Dublin and Edinburgh. Several have already produced notable batting and bowling displays as the competition moves towards its decisive stages.
- Curtis Campher has played all eight matches for Amsterdam Flames, scoring 71 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 136.
- Jordan Neill has appeared five times for Amsterdam and taken two wickets.
- Jai Moondra has featured in all eight Rotterdam Dockers matches, taking four wickets, including 3-19.
- Paul Stirling has scored 171 runs for Belfast Wolves at a strike rate of 156.88.
- Mark Adair leads the Belfast bowling figures with 12 wickets, including best figures of 3-25.
- Tim Tector has scored 42 runs in five appearances, striking at 126.31.
- Lorcan Tucker has made 135 runs, including a best of 58, in nine matches.
- Matthew Humphreys has claimed nine wickets, with best figures of 4-19.
- Gavin Hoey has played once and taken one wicket for 16 runs.
Dublin Guardians lead Irish interest
The Dublin Guardians have a strong Irish contingent, with Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Craig Young, Matthew Hollard and Ben Calitz all involved.
Harry Tector has been one of the Guardians’ leading batters. His 75 from 45 balls in the team’s second match helped underline his ability to influence a T20 contest, and he has reached 182 runs at a strike rate of 128.16.
George Dockrell has contributed 77 runs and taken important wickets, including 3-27. In the bowling department, Craig Young has made a major impression with nine wickets in four matches, highlighted by outstanding figures of 5-21. Josh Little has taken seven wickets, while Matthew Hollard has claimed eight. Wicketkeeper Ben Calitz has also completed his duties reliably in six games, although he is still seeking his first significant batting contribution.
Strong numbers from Edinburgh and the other teams
Edinburgh Castle Rockers have also benefited from Irish talent. Ross Adair has scored 123 runs at an impressive strike rate of 189.23 across eight matches. Gareth Delany has added 42 runs in the same number of appearances.
These figures show the variety of Irish contributions in the ETPL: explosive top-order batting, economical wicket-taking and dependable all-round skills. The league is also providing valuable experience in a new European cricket league environment.
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How to follow the ETPL 2026
Supporters can follow match developments, results and competition information through the league’s official channels. The available viewing and information options listed for the tournament are:
- Ireland and the UK: TNT Sports
- India: Star Sports
- North America: Willow TV
- MENA and Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz
- Scores: the official ETPL website
- Tickets: Tixr
The official league website is etplofficial.com, where fans can check the latest match information and score updates.
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What Irish fans should watch next
As the ETPL 2026 campaign progresses, attention will remain on the Dublin Guardians’ Irish core, Belfast’s experienced internationals and the impact of Irish players in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Edinburgh. Batting strike rates, wicket totals and performances in the closing matches could prove influential in the race for the playoffs.
The key takeaway is clear: Irish players are not merely participating in the ETPL—they are shaping matches across the competition. From Tector’s powerful innings and Stirling’s consistency to Young’s five-wicket haul and Adair’s wicket-taking form, the tournament is showcasing the depth of talent available to Irish cricket.
