Harry Tector
Irish Middle-Order Batsman
Biography
Harry Tector is a talented Irish cricketer born on December 6, 1999, in Dublin, Ireland. As a right-handed middle-order batsman who wears the number 13 shirt for Ireland, Tector has emerged as one of the country's most promising cricket talents and a key figure in Irish cricket's continued development on the international stage.
Tector made his mark in One Day International (ODI) cricket with impressive consistency, averaging 46.32 runs across 54 matches and accumulating 1,992 runs. His ability to build innings and anchor the middle order has made him an invaluable asset to the Irish batting lineup. His performances in the 50-over format have showcased his temperament and technical ability against both Test-playing nations and associate members alike.
In Test cricket, Tector achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Irish player to score a half-century on his Test debut. This historic achievement highlighted his readiness for the longest format of the game and his importance to Ireland's Test cricket ambitions. Across 7 Test matches, he has scored 391 runs with a highest score of 85, demonstrating his capacity to adapt his game to the demands of five-day cricket.
Tector's Twenty20 International career has been equally productive, with 84 matches yielding 1,405 runs for his country. His versatility is further demonstrated by his 8 wickets in T20I cricket, showing his willingness to contribute with the ball when called upon. This all-round contribution, combined with his total career tally of 4,627 runs across formats, underscores his value to the Irish team in all three formats of the game.
Throughout his career, Tector has accumulated 29 half-centuries and 6 centuries across all formats, with his batting technique and shot selection marking him as one of Ireland's finest batsmen. As Ireland continues to establish itself in international cricket, particularly following their elevation to Full Member status of the International Cricket Council, Harry Tector stands as a symbol of the country's cricketing progress and ambition. His continued development and performances will be crucial to Ireland's aspirations in world cricket.
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