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Ireland Cricket Team Records and Statistics: Most First Class Runs

William Portfield leads the field in first-class runs scored with 1,777 in 26 matches, followed by Kevin O’Brien with 1,748 in 36 matches, who holds the record for most first-class runs scored.

The sport of cricket calls for a great deal of effort, commitment, and talent. First Class Cricket, on the other hand, is a standard of cricket that consists of three or more days of games that are organized by the traditional game’s rules. The competition is deemed first-class based on the calibre of the opposing teams, indicating that it is the highest level of cricket. In light of this, let’s examine the players who scored the most first-class runs. The following is the list of the players who have scored and recorded the most first-class runs on behalf of the Ireland Cricket team in the different formats of International Cricket:

Player Runs Matches Average
William Portfield 1,777 26 44.42
Kevin O’Brien 1,748 36 40.65
Andrew White 1,637 30 52.81
Stanley Bergin 1,610 27 34.26
Niall O’Brien 1,526 21 49.22
Andre Botha 1,367 22 45.57

William Portfield

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First-class cricket matches were played between Gloucestershire and Warwickshire by Irish cricketer William Thomas Stuart Portfield, a former captain of the Ireland cricket team. With a 44.42 average in 26 games, this left-handed batter amassed 1,777 runs. Not only that, but in March 2017 during the Afghanistan T20 series, Portfield became the first Irish player to reach 1,000 runs.

Kevin O’Brien

Former Irish cricketer Kevin O’Brien, who represented his country internationally, scored 1,748 runs in 36 games, passing William Portfield as the second-highest scorer. In reality, he defeated England on March 2, 2011, and in just 50 balls, he hit the quickest century in a 50-over World Cup. Additionally, he is the first Irishman to have played more than 300 times for Ireland.

Andrew White

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On our list of the most first-class runs, this Irish right-handed bowler and a right-arm off-break bowler are tied for third place. In 30 games, he amassed 1,637 runs at an average of 52.81. Andrew White made his retirement announcement in 2015, and as of right now, he works as. PE instructor.

Stanley Bergin

Irish cricketer Stanley Francis Bergin amassed 1,610 first-class runs in 27 games. In July 1949, against Yorkshire, this left-handed batsman made his international debut for Ireland. He participated in 53 total games for Ireland and spent sixteen years as an opening batter.

Niall O’Brien

Niall O’Brien, a left-handed batsman, and wicketkeeper began his cricket career in 2004 by competing for Kent. It is extremely astounding that he appeared in 21 first-class matches and scored 1,526 runs. He will also be one of the eleven athletes for Ireland’s inaugural game against Pakistan in May 2018.

Andre Botha

Left-handed batter Andre Botha, a right-arm medium-pace bowler, amassed 1,367 first-class runs in 22 games. He has appeared in 55 games overall for Ireland. In addition, he is the fourth Irish player to record 200 runs and 100 wickets.

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