Craig Young
183 matches · 11 Sept 2013 to 15 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Craig Alexander Young
- Born
- 4 Apr 1990, Derry
- Age
- 36 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Craig Alexander Young (born 4 April 1990) is a Northern Irish cricketer who represents the Ireland cricket team. Young is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. On 26 May 2013, Young made his first-class debut for Ireland against Scotland. He made his One Day International debut against Scotland in September 2014, taking 5 wickets for 45 runs. He made his Twenty20 International debut against Scotland on 18 June 2015.
In December 2018, Young was one of nineteen players to be awarded a central contract by Cricket Ireland for the 2019 season. In January 2020, he was one of nineteen players to be awarded a central contract from Cricket Ireland, the first year in which all contracts were awarded on a full-time basis.
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Craig Young: career summary
Craig Young is a bowler, born on 4 Apr 1990 in Derry. Craig Young has played 183 matches on CricInto's records, from 11 Sept 2013 to 15 Sept 2026, for Dublin Guardians, North-West Warriors and Ireland.
In T20Is (64 matches, 2015–2026): 73 runs in 25 innings at an average of 6.64 and a strike rate of 73.00 (highest score 22); 81 wickets at an average of 21.60 and an economy rate of 8.21 (best 4/13).
In ODIs (42 matches, 2014–2024): 149 runs in 23 innings at an average of 14.90 and a strike rate of 88.69 (highest score 40*); 73 wickets at an average of 25.01 and an economy rate of 5.43 (best 5/46).
In the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy (32 matches, 2017–2026): 63 runs in 15 innings at an average of 5.73 and a strike rate of 80.77 (highest score 17*); 43 wickets at an average of 21.23 and an economy rate of 9.08 (best 5/15).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 6* | 5.33 | 28 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 42 | 23 | 13 | 149 | 40* | 14.90 | 168 | 88.69 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| T20I | 64 | 25 | 14 | 73 | 22 | 6.64 | 100 | 73.00 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 32 | 15 | 4 | 63 | 17* | 5.73 | 78 | 80.77 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 31 | 19 | 3 | 135 | 27 | 8.44 | 172 | 78.49 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| European T20 Premier League | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0.00 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MDM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6.00 | 10 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IT20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 53 | 187 | 3 | 2/37 | 62.33 | 3.53 | 106.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 42 | 39 | 336.2 | 1826 | 73 | 5/46 | 25.01 | 5.43 | 27.64 | 1 | 1 |
| T20I | 64 | 63 | 213.1 | 1750 | 81 | 4/13 | 21.60 | 8.21 | 15.79 | 3 | 0 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 32 | 32 | 100.3 | 913 | 43 | 5/15 | 21.23 | 9.08 | 14.02 | 1 | 2 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 31 | 29 | 218 | 1148 | 40 | 4/50 | 28.70 | 5.27 | 32.70 | 3 | 0 |
| European T20 Premier League | 5 | 5 | 17 | 154 | 12 | 5/21 | 12.83 | 9.06 | 8.50 | 0 | 1 |
| MDM | 3 | 6 | 89 | 339 | 13 | 4/53 | 26.08 | 3.81 | 41.08 | 1 | 0 |
| IT20 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 58 | 2 | 2/29 | 29.00 | 4.83 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | DG vs AF European T20 Premier League | 0* (1) | 3/50 (4) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | DG vs GC European T20 Premier League | 0 (1) | 1/22 (3) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | DG vs ECR European T20 Premier League | DNB | 3/42 (4) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | DG vs BW European T20 Premier League | DNB | 5/21 (4) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | DG vs AF European T20 Premier League | DNB | 0/19 (2) |
| 28 Jul 2026 | NW vs NK Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | DNB | 1/39 (3.5) |
| 9 Jul 2026 | NW vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 5 (7) | 0/45 (5) |
| 2 Jul 2026 | NW vs NK Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 6 (9) | 3/42 (10) |
| 30 Jun 2026 | NW vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | DNB | 2/31 (6) |
| 17 Jun 2026 | NW vs NK Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | DNB | 0/12 (1) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Craig Young scored in T20Is?
Craig Young has scored 73 runs in T20Is, at an average of 6.64.
How many wickets has Craig Young taken in T20Is?
Craig Young has taken 81 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/13.
How many runs has Craig Young scored in ODIs?
Craig Young has scored 149 runs in ODIs, at an average of 14.90.
How many wickets has Craig Young taken in ODIs?
Craig Young has taken 73 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 5/46.
How many runs has Craig Young scored in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy?
Craig Young has scored 63 runs in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy, at an average of 5.73.
How many wickets has Craig Young taken in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy?
Craig Young has taken 43 wickets in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy, with best figures of 5/15.
What is Craig Young's highest score?
Craig Young's highest score is 40*, in ODIs (not out).
How old is Craig Young?
Craig Young was born on 4 Apr 1990 in Derry, and is 36 years old.
Which teams has Craig Young played for?
Dublin Guardians (2026), North-West Warriors (2017–2026) and Ireland (2013–2026).