Mitchell Thompson

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
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
  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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