William Porterfield
- January 6, 2024
- Cricketer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | William Porterfield |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 6, 1984(1984-09-06) |
| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Donemana |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Northern Ireland |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
William Porterfield Biography
| Name | William Porterfield |
| Birthday | Sep 6 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place Of Birth | Donemana |
| Home Town | Northern Ireland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
William Porterfield is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on September 6, 1984 in Donemana, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. William Thomas Stuart Porterfield (born 6 September 1984) is an Northern Irish cricketer and former captain of the Ireland cricket team. He played in the first class of cricket with Gloucestershire as well as Warwickshire. Batsman left-handed, he has been playing in the national team of Ireland since 2006 and has played for Ireland at every level from under 13 to. In the Afghanistan T20I Series in March of 2017, he surpassed 1000 runs during T20Is as the very first batsman in Ireland to achieve this feat. In May of 2018 the Irish player was selected as Irish captain for the team to play their very first Test match against Pakistan.
On January 31, 2007, he made his first ODI century scoring an unbeaten 112 to lead his team towards victory against Bermuda. The same feat was repeated with 104 out against Kenya. The 2007 World Cup he was man of the match, scoring 85 against Bangladesh in an Super Eight game, which Ireland took home.
Despite being Ireland’s official captain, Porterfield chose to represent his county (Gloucestershire) instead of leading Ireland in their ODIs against Scotland and New Zealand in July 2008 in an attempt to secure a permanent position at Gloucestershire. He said “It’s definitely the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make … I feel it’s the right decision for me at this stage in my career”.
Porterfield was appointed Ireland captain at the start of the 2008 season, succeeding Trent Johnston. Porterfield said “I’ve learnt a lot from Trent – he brought young players through, looked after them and he set an example by how he went about his game and how he prepared on and off the field. I may be young but I’ve plenty of experience of captaincy and I love it, being out there right in the mixer. I was vice-captain under Trent and I filled in when he was off the field so I’ve had a taste of it”.
Porterfield achieved his first 100th first-class run in late August 2007. In a game against Bermuda in the 2007-08 ICC Intercontinental Cup, Porterfield scored 166 runs on 326 balls.
William Porterfield Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
William Porterfield is one of the richest Cricketer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Porterfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
From 2004 to 2006 Porterfield was a player in the Second XI cricket for Durham, MCC Young Cricketers, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Kent.
Porterfield was the subject of interest from Gloucestershire in 2007’s World Cup and was given an opportunity to test the county during international obligations. In 2007, Porterfield became the first Irishman to hit 1,000 runs in one calendar year. And at the close of the season, Gloucestershire gave him a two-year deal.
Porterfield was absent from Ireland’s last two Friends Provident Trophy matches as he was called into the Gloucestershire squad, Kyle McCallan took over the role of captain. After Gloucestershire batsman Craig Spearman sustained an injury, Porterfield was given the opportunity to play for Gloucestershire opening the batting. He came close to scoring his maiden first-class century for Gloucestershire in a match against Glamorgan County Cricket Club in August 2008 but was out for 93. On 10 September, he and Kadeer Ali shared in Gloucestershire’s highest opening partnership of the season; he scored 66.
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In the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Porterfield reached a fifty against the Netherlands. He hit 68 off 98 balls and helped his team to victory over the Netherlands.
Facts & Trivia
William Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. William Porterfield celebrates birthday on September 6 of every year.
In May 2018, Porterfield was named as the captain of a fourteen-man squad for Ireland’s first ever Test match, which was played against Pakistan later the same month. He made his Test debut for Ireland, against Pakistan, on 11 May 2018.
Top Facts about William Porterfield
- William Porterfield is an Irish cricketer who was born on September 6, 1984.
- He has represented Ireland in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) matches.
- Porterfield made his international debut for Ireland in 2006.
- He has served as the captain of the Irish cricket team from 2008 to 2019.
- With over 250 appearances, he holds the record for most caps for Ireland in ODIs.
- Porterfield has scored more than 6000 runs in ODIs for Ireland.
- He played a crucial role in leading Ireland to their first-ever World Cup appearance in 2007.
- In the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament held in Zimbabwe, he scored two centuries and three fifties, finishing as the highest run-scorer.
- Porterfield is known for his solid batting technique and ability to anchor innings.
- He announced his retirement from international cricket on August 14, 2020.
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Personal information
2008–2010| Gloucestershire
2007| MCC
2011–2017| Warwickshire
2017–present| North West Warriors
How old is William Porterfield?
37 years (September 6, 1984)
Who is the Test captain of Ireland?
William Porterfield, captain of the Irish Senior team, has played for Ireland at every level from under-13 upwards.
Who is the captain of Ireland cricket team?
William Porterfield
Who is the best batsman of Ireland?
Stirling is also Ireland’s leading run scorer with 5,047 runs and Kevin O’Brien is the country’s leading wicket-taker with 114 wickets.