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<\/p>\nThe men\u2019s Inter-Provincial Series kicks off on 2 June with the first round of the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy \u2013 this encounter will see the defending champions, Leinster Lightning, travel to Bready to take on the North West Warriors.<\/p>\n
The Inter-Provincial Series is Ireland\u2019s premier men\u2019s domestic representative cricket series. In 2026, it will be played between Leinster Lightning, Northern Knights and North West Warriors.<\/p>\n
The Series features two separate white-ball competitions:\u00a0Inter-Provincial Cup\u00a0(50-overs) and\u00a0Inter-Provincial Trophy\u00a0(T20).<\/p>\n
This is the 14th edition of the Inter-Provincial Series since its reintroduction in 2013.<\/p>\n
Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cA significant amount of work has taken place during the winter months within the Provincial Unions, and I am sure the players and coaches are looking forward to testing themselves in this summer\u2019s Inter-Pro T20 and 50-over formats.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am confident that reducing the tournaments to three teams will create greater competition for places, a higher intensity of cricket and produce more pressure situations and critical moments to test and assess the capabilities of our players. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe senior men\u2019s team\u2019s international schedule has allowed us to strategically schedule the Inter-Pro games to support player preparation for the India T20 Series and the Afghanistan 50-over series.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith qualifying events for both the Men\u2019s 50-over world cup and the Olympics scheduled for 2027, this summer\u2019s domestic cricket provides the perfect platform for those players wanting to represent Ireland on the global stage to stake their claim.\u201d<\/p>\n
THE SQUADSLeinster LightningHead Coach: Andre BothaLast year: Won the IP50 Cup and IP20 TrophyTotal titles: 24<\/p>\n
The core squad is:<\/p>\n
Lorcan Tucker (captain) (Pembroke)Harry Tector (Pembroke)Barry McCarthy (Pembroke)George Dockrell (Phoenix)Josh Little (Pembroke)Curtis Campher (Clontarf)Stephen Doheny (Merrion)Gavin Hoey (Pembroke)Tim Tector (Pembroke)Chris DeFreitas (Balbriggan)David Delany (Clontarf)Mathew Hollard (Balbriggan)Jai Moondra (Leinster)Ben White (Phoenix)North West WarriorsHead Coach: Boyd RankinLast year: 4th in the IP50 Cup and 4th in the IP20 TrophyTotal titles: 3<\/p>\n
The core squad is:<\/p>\n
Andy McBrine (captain) (Donemana)Andrew Balbirnie (Pembroke)Ben Calitz (Lisburn)Gareth Delany (Leinster)Billy Dougherty (Donemana)Alastair Doherty (Fox Lodge)Jake Egan (CI)Sam Haslett (Bonds Glen)Scott Macbeth (Brigade)Ryan Macbeth (Brigade)Liam McCarthy (Railway Union)Trent McKeegan (Brigade)Robbie Millar (Eglinton)Freddie Ogilby (Bready)Gavin Roulston (Brigade)Jared Wilson (Newbuildings)Josh Wilson (Newbuildings)Craig Young (North Down)Northern KnightsHead Coach: Simon JohnstonLast year: 3rd in the IP50 Cup and 2nd in the IP20 TrophyTotal titles: 4<\/p>\n
The core squad is:<\/p>\n
Ross Adair (Lisburn)Paul StirlingCade Carmichael (Instonians)Sam Topping (Waringstown)Morgan Topping (Waringstown)Tom Mayes (Waringstown)Mark Adair (Lisburn)Jordan Neill (CSNI)Matthew Humphreys (Instonians)Matthew Foster (Waringstown)Reuben Wilson (Clontarf)Cian Robertson (Instonians)Shane Dadswell (Instonians)Carson McCullough (CI)Adam Leckey (CSNI)Kian Hilton (North Down)Charles Swart (CI)James McCollum (Waringstown)Harry Dyer (CSNI)THE FIXTURE SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
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