Mitchell Robert Thompson (born 12 November 2001) is an Irish cricketer.[1] In June 2019, Thompson was selected to play for the Ireland under-19 cricket team in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification tournament.[2] In Ireland's final match, against France, Thompson took a five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/17 from 9.4 overs.[3] He finished as the leading wicket-taker for Ireland, with thirteen dismissals.[4]

Mitchell Thompson
Personal information
Full name
Mitchell Robert Thompson
Born (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 22)
Dublin, Ireland
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021Munster Reds
2022Leinster Lightning
Career statistics
Competition LA T20
Matches 2 3
Runs scored 14
Batting average 14.00
100s/50s –/– 0/0
Top score 12*
Balls bowled 36 30
Wickets 0 1
Bowling average 48.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/16
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 June 2022

In February 2021, Thompson was named as one of the players to join the Cricket Ireland Academy ahead of the 2021 season.[5] Thompson, who had previously played cricket in Australia and South Africa,[6] made his Twenty20 debut on 20 June 2021, for Munster Reds in the 2021 Inter-Provincial Trophy.[7] He made his List A debut on 30 June 2021, for Munster Reds in the 2021 Inter-Provincial Cup.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mitchell Thompson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Ireland squad announced for Under-19s Cricket World Cup Qualifier". Cricket Ireland. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Scotland recover from nervy start to win Europe Qualifier 2019 and secure final spot at ICC 2020 U19 Cricket World Cup". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Scotland qualify for 2020 U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa". Czar Sport Auto. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Player intake for Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Men's Academy announced". Cricket World. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Mitchell Thompson gets development role with Fingal". Cricket Europe. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  7. ^ "6th Match, Dublin, Jun 20 2021, Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  8. ^ "12th Match, Belfast, Jun 30 2021, Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 June 2021.

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