Laura Delany

Laura Katherine Delany (born 23 December 1992) is an Irish cricketer who currently captains Typhoons and Ireland. 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.

Laura Delany
Personal information
Full name
Laura Katherine Delany
Born (1992-12-23) 23 December 1992
Dartry, Dublin, Ireland
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsGareth Delany (brother)
David Delany (cousin)
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 61)4 July 2010 v New Zealand
Last ODI21 October 2023 v Scotland
T20I debut (cap 17)14 October 2010 v Sri Lanka
Last T20I24 October 2023 v Scotland
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2015–2016Dragons
2017–presentTyphoons
2023North West Thunder
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20I
Matches 46 77
Runs scored 754 845
Batting average 20.94 17.97
100s/50s 1/2 0/1
Top score 109 61
Balls bowled 941 986
Wickets 22 45
Bowling average 32.00 22.71
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/26 3/15
Catches/stumpings 6/– 13/–
Source: Cricinfo, 29 November 2022

In November 2021, Delany was named the ICC Player of the Month.

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