- Full name
- James Alexander McCollum
- Born
- 1 Aug 1995, Craigavon
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- Opening batsman
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
James Alexander McCollum (born 1 August 1995) is an Irish cricketer from Northern Ireland. He made his international debut for the Ireland cricket team in February 2019. 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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James McCollum: career summary
James McCollum is an opening batsman, born on 1 Aug 1995 in Craigavon. James McCollum has played 86 matches on CricInto's records, from 23 Jun 2017 to 16 Jul 2026, for Northern Knights and Ireland.
In the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup (38 matches, 2017–2026): 819 runs in 36 innings at an average of 23.40 and a strike rate of 72.61, with 0 hundreds and 6 fifties (highest score 73); 1 wicket at an average of 48.00 and an economy rate of 3.43 (best 1/14).
In the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy (37 matches, 2017–2026): 878 runs in 36 innings at an average of 28.32 and a strike rate of 128.93, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 79*).
In ODIs (6 matches, 2019–2020): 178 runs in 6 innings at an average of 29.67 and a strike rate of 73.55, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 73).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 5 | 10 | 1 | 156 | 36 | 17.33 | 397 | 39.29 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 6 | 6 | 0 | 178 | 73 | 29.67 | 242 | 73.55 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 38 | 36 | 1 | 819 | 73 | 23.40 | 1128 | 72.61 | 0 | 6 | 100 | 8 | 2 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 37 | 36 | 5 | 878 | 79* | 28.32 | 681 | 128.93 | 0 | 5 | 89 | 32 | 3 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 38 | 4 | 14 | 48 | 1 | 1/14 | 48.00 | 3.43 | 84.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | NK vs NW Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 18 (25) | - |
| 14 Jul 2026 | NK vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 73 (86) | - |
| 7 Jul 2026 | NK vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 39 (36) | - |
| 2 Jul 2026 | NK vs NW Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup | 50 (53) | - |
| 17 Jun 2026 | NK vs NW Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 33 (17) | - |
| 16 Jun 2026 | NK vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 24 (28) | - |
| 3 Jun 2026 | NK vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | DNB | - |
| 10 Jul 2025 | NK vs LL Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 30 (18) | - |
| 25 Jun 2025 | NK vs MR Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 4 (5) | - |
| 24 Jun 2025 | NK vs NW Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy | 0 (2) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has James McCollum scored in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup?
James McCollum has scored 819 runs in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Limited Over Cup, at an average of 23.40.
How many runs has James McCollum scored in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy?
James McCollum has scored 878 runs in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy, at an average of 28.32.
How many runs has James McCollum scored in ODIs?
James McCollum has scored 178 runs in ODIs, at an average of 29.67.
What is James McCollum's highest score?
James McCollum's highest score is 79*, in the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy (not out).
How old is James McCollum?
James McCollum was born on 1 Aug 1995 in Craigavon, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has James McCollum played for?
Northern Knights (2017–2026) and Ireland (2019–2023).