Cricket Ireland has announced a three-year partnership with MatchWornShirt, the global leader in authentic sports memorabilia, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative for Irish cricket fans to own match-worn and signed jerseys from Ireland’s men’s and women’s national teams.
The partnership officially kicks off with two online auctions during Ireland’s upcoming Men’s T20 Internationals against England at Malahide Cricket Club on 17 and 21 September. Shirts worn by the starting XI in each game will be made available to fans worldwide, with auctions going live as soon as the matches begin.
Turning moments into memorabilia
This agreement is the first of its kind for Cricket Ireland and provides supporters with a unique opportunity to own one-of-a-kind collectibles linked directly to standout moments on the field.
Tijmen Zonderwijk, CEO of MatchWornShirt, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Cricket Ireland and bring supporters closer to their national teams than ever before. For the first time, Irish cricket fans and collectors will have the chance to own their heroes’ match-worn & signed shirts, turning moments into memorabilia and keeping them forever.”
All for a good cause
A percentage of proceeds from the auctions will be donated to Cricket Ireland’s charity partner, The Lord’s Taverners Ireland — a foundation supporting young people with additional needs by helping them access sporting opportunities and community inclusion.
Paul O’Sullivan, Commercial Manager for Cricket Ireland, commented:
“This is a truly creative way to engage with our fans globally, all with that much sought after ‘uniqueness’ as part of the offer. MatchWornShirt has become a leader in this industry, and we are delighted that all profits from this venture will go to our charity partner.”
Featured players in launch auctions
The initial shirt auctions will feature match-worn kits from some of Ireland’s most iconic players, including:
- Paul Stirling – Ireland’s white-ball captain and most experienced player, with 16 international centuries.
- Andrew Balbirnie – Men’s red-ball captain and former T20I Player of the Match vs England.
- Gaby Lewis – Women’s team captain and one of the most explosive openers in world cricket.
- Laura Delany – Former captain and Ireland Women’s most-capped player.
MatchWornShirt’s growing global footprint
MatchWornShirt has rapidly grown since its founding in 2017, now partnering with over 350 teams and federations across football, cricket, rugby, cycling, and more. The platform has hosted memorabilia auctions for major events such as:
- The Ashes
- FIFA Club World Cup Final
- Tour de France 2025
- British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia
How to get involved
Fans can participate in Cricket Ireland’s shirt auctions by visiting MatchWornShirt.com. Auctions for the 17 and 21 September T20Is go live when the matches begin. Bidders can support a good cause while securing authentic match-used memorabilia.
This exciting collaboration offers cricket fans in Ireland — and globally — a new way to engage with their teams, preserve cricketing history, and make a difference in young lives.
