Most Test Wickets for Ireland
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | 5W/10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy McBrine | 11 | 17 | 33 | 41.69 | 2/0 |
| Mark Adair | 7 | 13 | 25 | 28.60 | 1/0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 4 | 7 | 16 | 20.00 | 0/0 |
| Matthew Humphreys | 5 | 7 | 15 | 37.13 | 2/0 |
| Tim Murtagh | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16.38 | 1/0 |
| Stuart Thompson | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20.40 | 0/0 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 7 | 8 | 30.25 | 0/0 |
| Boyd Rankin | 2 | 4 | 7 | 31.85 | 0/0 |
| Curtis Campher | 9 | 10 | 6 | 77.50 | 0/0 |
| Ben White | 3 | 4 | 4 | 109.00 | 0/0 |
Key Insights – Leading Wicket Takers for Ireland in Test Cricket
Milestones and Firsts in Ireland’s Test Bowling History
Ireland’s journey in Test cricket has been marked by several significant bowling milestones.
Boyd Rankin was the first Irish bowler to take a Test wicket, achieving the feat in their maiden Test against Pakistan in 2018.
Former pacer Tim Murtagh holds the record for the first five-wicket haul by an Irish bowler in the longest format. He returned with figures of 5 for 13 against England in the first innings of the 2019 Lord’s Test.
Mark Adair has the best match haul for Ireland in Tests, with a combined figure of 8 for 95 against Afghanistan in the country’s first-ever Test victory in 2024.
Records of Individual Excellence
Matthew Humphreys holds the record for the best bowling figures in an innings for Ireland in Tests, taking 6 wickets for 57 runs against Zimbabwe in 2025.
Tim Murtagh also recorded the best bowling figures for an Irish bowler on his Test debut, picking up 4 wickets for 45 runs against Pakistan.
Andy McBrine stands out as the only Irish player to have a rare double: he has scored 500-plus runs and taken 25-plus wickets in Test cricket, highlighting his all-round capabilities.
