- Full name
- Laura Katherine Delany
- Born
- 23 Dec 1992, Dartry
- Age
- 33 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Laura Katherine Delany (born 23 December 1992) is an Irish cricketer who currently captains Typhoons. 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.
In November 2021, Delany was named the ICC Player of the Month.
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Laura Delany: career summary
Laura Delany is an all-rounder, born on 23 Dec 1992 in Dartry. Laura Delany has played 170 matches on CricInto's records, from 16 Jul 2013 to 1 Feb 2026, for Ireland and Thunder.
In T20Is (110 matches, 2013–2026): 1,487 runs in 90 innings at an average of 21.55 and a strike rate of 91.96, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 91); 84 wickets at an average of 18.39 and an economy rate of 6.18 (best 4/9).
In ODIs (46 matches, 2013–2025): 1,110 runs in 43 innings at an average of 28.46 and a strike rate of 71.80, with 1 hundred and 5 fifties (highest score 109); 21 wickets at an average of 44.67 and an economy rate of 4.75 (best 3/26).
In the IT20 (5 matches, 2013–2015): 8 runs in 2 innings at an average of 4.00 and a strike rate of 61.54 (highest score 6); 2 wickets at an average of 40.00 and an economy rate of 5.71 (best 1/11).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 46 | 43 | 4 | 1110 | 109 | 28.46 | 1546 | 71.80 | 1 | 5 | 97 | 1 | 6 |
| T20I | 110 | 90 | 21 | 1487 | 91 | 21.55 | 1617 | 91.96 | 0 | 4 | 132 | 7 | 6 |
| IT20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4.00 | 13 | 61.54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 5 | 5 | 0 | 195 | 75 | 39.00 | 270 | 72.22 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | 4 | 4 | 2 | 52 | 23* | 26.00 | 69 | 75.36 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 46 | 32 | 197.2 | 938 | 21 | 3/26 | 44.67 | 4.75 | 56.38 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 110 | 90 | 249.5 | 1545 | 84 | 4/9 | 18.39 | 6.18 | 17.85 | 2 | 0 |
| IT20 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 80 | 2 | 1/11 | 40.00 | 5.71 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODM | 5 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 1/24 | 24.00 | 2.40 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 1 | 1/12 | 33.00 | 5.50 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2026 | IRE vs THA T20I | 3 (8) | - |
| 30 Jan 2026 | IRE vs NED T20I | 15 (9) | - |
| 24 Jan 2026 | IRE vs BAN T20I | 13 (18) | - |
| 22 Jan 2026 | IRE vs USA T20I | 5 (8) | - |
| 18 Jan 2026 | IRE vs PNG T20I | 12 (10) | 1/11 (3) |
| 19 Dec 2025 | IRE vs SA ODI | 0 (4) | - |
| 16 Dec 2025 | IRE vs SA ODI | 1 (2) | 0/32 (4) |
| 13 Dec 2025 | IRE vs SA ODI | 21 (18) | 0/18 (5) |
| 7 Dec 2025 | IRE vs SA T20I | DNB | - |
| 5 Dec 2025 | IRE vs SA T20I | 13 (19) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Laura Delany scored in T20Is?
Laura Delany has scored 1,487 runs in T20Is, at an average of 21.55.
How many wickets has Laura Delany taken in T20Is?
Laura Delany has taken 84 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/9.
How many runs has Laura Delany scored in ODIs?
Laura Delany has scored 1,110 runs in ODIs, at an average of 28.46.
How many wickets has Laura Delany taken in ODIs?
Laura Delany has taken 21 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 3/26.
How many runs has Laura Delany scored in the IT20?
Laura Delany has scored 8 runs in the IT20, at an average of 4.00.
How many hundreds has Laura Delany scored?
Laura Delany has scored 1 hundred in ODIs.
What is Laura Delany's highest score?
Laura Delany's highest score is 109, in ODIs.
How old is Laura Delany?
Laura Delany was born on 23 Dec 1992 in Dartry, and is 33 years old.
Which teams has Laura Delany played for?
Ireland (2013–2026) and Thunder (2023).