Ireland World Cup Squad 2026 - Captain and All Players

Ireland has announced its 15-member squad for the World Cup 2026. Although Ireland is not considered a very strong team, their performances in ICC events have always been known for causing upsets. By upsets, it is meant that whenever big teams need points for qualification, Ireland has consistently created serious difficulties for them.

This time as well, the squad will be led by an experienced captain. Many of their key players have been performing in the T20 format for a long time, and some new faces will also be seen.

Let us take a look at this squad and learn more about its strengths.

Name	Role	Strength
Paul Stirling (C)	Opening Batter	Experienced player in top order.
Lorcan Tucker VC	Wicketkeeper Batter	Well performace with bat on spinning tracks in the middle overs.
Ross Adair	Opening Batter	Returning from injury, a brilliant performer in all formats.
Harry Tector	Middle Order Batter	Internationally recognized as one of the best players of spin.
Tim Tector	Top Order Batter	Former U19 captain making his World Cup debut.
Ben Calitz	Wicketkeeper Batter	A left-hander picked for his aggressive middle-order intent.
Curtis Campher	Pace All-Rounder	Famous for his 4-in-4 wickets.
George Dockrell	Spin All-Rounder	Specialist spinner to premier middle-order power hitter.
Gareth Delany	Leg-Spin All-Rounder	Provides crucial leg-spiner.
Josh Little	Left-arm Pacer	Well experinced pacer in T20 format.
Mark Adair	Pace All-Rounder	A wicket-taking machine in the Powerplay.
Barry McCarthy	Fast Bowler	Known for his skiddy pacer.
Craig Young	Fast Bowler	Provides bounce and accuracy to dry up runs.
Matthew Humphreys	Left-arm Spinner	A specialist for the Sri Lankan tracks.
Ben White	Leg Spinner	Well-experienced pacer in T20 format.