| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Fullname | Stephen Gordon Smyth |
| Birth date | 22 December 1968 (age 57) |
| Birth place | Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Club 1 | Ireland |
| Year 1 | 1990–1999 |
| Club 2 | Northern Ireland |
| Year 2 | 1998/99 |
| Columns | 2 |
| Column 1 | First-class |
| Matches 1 | 5 |
| Runs 1 | 188 |
| Bat avg 1 | 23.50 |
| 100s/50s 1 | 0/1 |
| Top score 1 | 70 |
| Catches/stumpings 1 | 1/– |
| Column 2 | List A |
| Matches 2 | 13 |
| Runs 2 | 338 |
| Bat avg 2 | 26.00 |
| 100s/50s 2 | 0/2 |
| Top score 2 | 61 |
| Hidedeliveries | true |
| Catches/stumpings 2 | 3/– |
| Date | 3 January |
| Year | 2022 |
| Source | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/24268.html Cricinfo |
Stephen Smyth (born 22 December 1968) is a former Irish cricketer.[1] He was a left-handed batsman. He made his début for Ireland against Worcestershire in 1990, eventually playing for his country on 64 occasions, including five first-class and ten List A matches. He also represented Northern Ireland in the cricket tournament at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.[2]
He was also a rugby union player, playing scrum-half for City of Derry R.F.C.[3] and Ulster.[4] Former Ireland rugby coach Murray Kidd has expressed his regret that he never selected him.[5]
References
- ^ "All time Ireland team (4)". Cricket Europe. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ Stephen Smyth, CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 November 2025. (subscription required)
- ^ Edward Liddle, "Famous Irish Cricketers: Stephen Smyth", Cricket Europe, 24 October 2011
- ^ "Scottish date for two City players", Belfast Telegraph, 15 April 1994
- ^ Jim Stokes, "Rugby: Ex-Ireland boss regrets missing out on Smyth", Belfast Telegraph, 31 March 1998