Laura Delany

Irish cricketer (born 1992)

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Laura Katherine Delany is an Irish cricketer who currently captains Typhoons and Ireland. She is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler. Delany made her debut for Ireland in a Women's One-Day International (WODI) against New Zealand at Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground in July 2010. In July 2021, during Ireland's home series against the Netherlands, Delany broke the captaincy record for her team, leading them for the 63rd time, passing Isobel Joyce's record of 62 matches as captain.

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Delany back in Ireland squad for Bangladesh tour Ex-skipper Laura Delany returns to the Ireland squad for the six-match tour of Bangladesh which takes place between 27 November and 9 December. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2024
Ireland will be 'fearless' in qualifier - Delany Ireland captain Laura Delany says her side will adopt a positive style of play in the forthcoming T20 World Cup qualifier. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024
Delany hits winning runs on landmark 200th cap Captain Laura Delany hits the winning runs on her 200th cap as Ireland defeat Thailand by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup qualifying warm-up in the United Arab Emirates. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024

Ireland beat Zimbabwe to go 2-0 up in series Amy Hunter and Laura Delany star for Ireland as the tourists win the second T20 against Zimbabwe by 42 runs. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024
Zimbabwe tour ideal timing for Ireland - Delany Captain Laura Delany says Ireland's upcoming series in Zimbabwe will be perfect preparation for the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024
Delany picks up two wickets in three balls Ireland captain Laura Delany picks up the wickets of Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh in three balls at the Women's T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2023

Ireland's Delany points to positives despite defeat Ireland captain Laura Delany says they will go into Wednesday's game against Pakistan with confidence despite a four-wicket defeat by England in their Women's T20 World Cup opener. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023