Castle Avenue, Dublin
Dublin
Castle Avenue is Dublin's premier cricket venue and the home ground of Clontarf Cricket Club, one of Ireland's oldest cricket institutions founded in 1876. The ground has served as a cornerstone of Irish cricket for over a century, witnessing the sport's evolution from recreational pastime to international competition.
The pitch at Castle Avenue presents intriguing characteristics that favor different formats in contrasting ways. In ODI cricket, the surface generally offers balanced conditions with an average first-innings score of 267.25, providing teams batting first with a slight advantage as evidenced by their 57.14% win rate. However, the ground tells a different story in T20 matches, where chasing teams dominate despite a respectable average first-innings total of 166.71, with teams batting first managing just a 28.57% success rate.
Castle Avenue has hosted numerous significant fixtures in Irish cricket, including international matches featuring Ireland's national team. The ground's compact dimensions create an intimate atmosphere where spectators feel closely connected to the action, with the pavilion and surrounding terraces providing excellent viewing angles.
The venue's location in north Dublin makes it easily accessible, while its traditional clubhouse and well-maintained facilities reflect the heritage and passion of Irish cricket. Castle Avenue continues to play a vital role in developing cricket in Ireland, hosting both domestic competitions and international fixtures that showcase the country's growing cricket prowess.
Ground Stats by Format
ODI
Matches played8
Avg 1st innings267
Avg 2nd innings158
Highest total385
Lowest total69
Bat first win %57.1%
T20
Matches played7
Avg 1st innings167
Avg 2nd innings158
Highest total195
Lowest total109
Bat first win %28.6%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2025 | West Indies vs Ireland(385/7 / 165/8) | ODI | West Indies won by 197 runs |
| 23 May 2025 | West Indies vs Ireland | ODI | no result |
| 21 May 2025 | Ireland vs West Indies(303/6 / 179/10) | ODI | Ireland won by 124 runs |
| 15 Sept 2024 | England vs Ireland(169/8 / 170/5) | T20 | Ireland won by 5 wickets |
| 14 Sept 2024 | England vs Ireland(176/10 / 109/10) | T20 | England won by 67 runs |
| 14 May 2024 | Ireland vs Pakistan(178/7 / 181/4) | T20 | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 12 May 2024 | Ireland vs Pakistan(193/7 / 195/3) | T20 | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
| 10 May 2024 | Pakistan vs Ireland(182/6 / 183/5) | T20 | Ireland won by 5 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2023 | Ireland vs Australia(217/10 / 221/0) | ODI | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 25 Jul 2023 | Australia vs Ireland(321/7 / 168/9) | ODI | Australia won by 153 runs |
