• All-Ireland Street Cricket Championships 2026

    'The Captain's Cup'

  • Saturday 18th July 2026

    Timings

    9.30am - Gates open.

    10am - Cricket matches commence.

    11am - BBQ & Bar open.

    PM - Final & Awards.

    Tournament

    Round Robin stage.

    5/5 over format.

    2 points for a win. 1 for a tie.

    Top two teams play in the final. Runs difference if tied.

    Venue

    Stradbally Hall main courtyard and indoor arena.

    Accommodation available on-site.

    Blitz Cricket for all-comers with Cricket Leinster.

    Ballykilcavan refreshment zone.

    BBQ extravaganza.

    The Captain's Cup

    The tournament trophy is dedicated to the inspiring memory of Captain David E. Williams - a true sportsman.

  • Tournament Rules

    General Rules

    1. Coin toss to decide who bats first.
    2. Matches are limited over format.
    3. Eight players per team take the field. No substitution during match except in the case of injury. Umpire must authorise.
    4. Overs are 6 balls long as usual. All bowling is done from the same end – batsmen swap ends at the end of the over.
    5. Four different bowlers must bowl one over each before anyone bowls a second over.
    6. Runs are scored as usual by both batsmen running between the wickets. Note: there is no batting/popping crease and batsmen must cross the bowling crease to complete a run.
    7. There is a rope boundary which is active in front of square of the wicket. Runs may be taken when the ball is played behind square however no boundaries awarded.
    8. As normal, if the ball goes beyond the boundary on the full the batsman earns 6 runs and after touching the ground earns 4 runs. Note: if the ball clears the buildings, it is counted as a 'lost ball' (even if found).
    9. The side scoring most runs, wins. If both sides score the same number of runs, the match is tied.
    10. Good sport and sportsmanship are paramount.

    Bowling

    Normal bowling action is required – overarm with straight elbow.

    Rear foot must be on or behind the bowling crease as there is no popping crease.

    There is a maximum run-up of eight paces.


    A Wide is called if the umpire considers the bowler’s delivery beyond the batsman’s playing reach.

    A No Ball is called if the bowler oversteps popping crease or bowls a bodyline delivery.

    Dismissal

    Bowled as normal.

    Caught as normal.

    Run Out as normal.

    There are no stumpings (as there is no batting crease) though batsman can be Run Out if clearly starting off for a run.

    No LBW - instead 3 Hits on the body and you’re out (full tosses do not count).

    Lost Ball - if the batsman causes the ball to be 'lost' or leave the arena, they earn 5 runs and are Out.

  • Team Entry application

    If you would like to enter a Team for this year's tournament, please complete this form.

    Entry fee for a squad of 10 is €500 and includes lunch and a drink.

  • Player stand-by list

    If you are not on a team but would like to play if teams are looking for players,

    please complete this form.