Live Streaming for Summer Matches

CRICKET IRELAND have announced an extensive schedule of matches that will be live-streamed this summer on the official Cricket Ireland website www.cricketireland.ie The coverage kicks off this weekend with the first in the five-match ODI series against Afghanistan live from Stormont. Broadcast in conjunction with Dublin-based Abbey Digital Ltd, the Afghanistan series live-stream will also feature guest appearances with a wide range of Irish cricketing players and personalities

Later in the season, planned events include coverage of two games in the Ireland Women’s Series against South Africa at the start of August, and all six matches in the Women’s KPC Group Series against Bangladesh in September.

Ireland men’s crucial four-day ICC InterContinental Cup clash with Hong Kong in Belfast will be streamed, along with the two scheduled T20 encounters in Bready against the same opposition.

Cricket Ireland coverage will also extend to the top of the domestic game with the three-day Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial clash between Leinster Lightning and North West Warriors in Malahide also being broadcast. Finally, the domestic showcase National Cup and Irish Senior Cup Finals will be live streamed at the end of August.

“We are delighted to be able to offer such an extensive programme of live streamed events this summer as we further our goal of bringing cricket to a wider audience in Ireland.” said Cricket Ireland Marketing Manager, Niamh O’Shea.

“Live streaming is another step forward in shining the spotlight on our incredible sporting ambassadors and the great sport of cricket to the Irish public. We hope for fine weather and big viewing numbers!”

The full list of matches to be broadcast is as follows:

Ireland v Afghanistan Series: all 5 games on July 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th & 19th

Ireland Women v South Africa Women Series: Aug 1st – Aug 11th (2 games - tbc)

Leinster Lightning v NW Warriors Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Championship: August 23rd – 25th

Irish Senior Cup Final: August 27th

Irish National Cup Final: August 28th

Ireland v Hong Kong ICC InterContinental Cup: August 30th – September 2nd

Ireland v Bangladesh Women KPC Group Series: September 5th – 14th (All 6 games)

Ireland v Hong Kong Men T20: September 5th – 6th 2 matches