Laura Delany

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 ODI27 November 2024 v Bangladesh
T20I debut (cap 17)14 October 2010 v Sri Lanka
Last T20I13 August 2024 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2015–2016Dragons
2017–presentTyphoons
2023North West Thunder
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20I
Matches 61 110
Runs scored 1,072 1,313
Batting average 22.08 19.89
100s/50s 1/3 0/3
Top score 109 70*
Balls bowled 1,493 1,578
Wickets 28 85
Bowling average 39.59 18.96
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/26 4/12
Catches/stumpings 8/– 22/–
Source: Cricinfo, 27 November 2024

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

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