Matthew Humphreys

Matthew Humphreys is a left-arm orthodox spinner and right-handed lower-order batter from Ireland who has quickly risen through the ranks since his international debut in 2023. Born on September 28, 2002, in Belfast, he first gained attention during the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he took 11 wickets at an average of 22.36. His consistent performances earned him a spot in Ireland's senior squads for tours to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in 2023. In his brief Test career, Humphreys has played 3 matches, claiming 8 wickets at an average of 22.75, including a best of 6/57 against Zimbabwe in February 2025, which stands as the best bowling figures by an Irish bowler in Test cricket.

Domestically, Humphreys represents the Northern Knights and has been a standout performer in the Inter-Provincial Series. In the 2023 season, he achieved career-best T20 figures of 5/13 against the North West Warriors. His leadership skills were recognized when he captained the Emerging Ireland team during the West Indies Academy tour in 2024, where he was the leading wicket-taker in the first-class series with 15 wickets. Recognized for his potential and contributions, Humphreys was honored with the Emerging Men's Talent Award at the 2022 Irish Cricket Awards. With a promising start to his career, Humphreys is poised to be a key figure in Ireland's bowling lineup across all formats.