Ireland tour of Netherlands 2021/22

The Ireland tour of Netherlands is not a permanent fixture in the cricket calendar. It is a descriptor for bilateral series arranged between Cricket Ireland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association. Unlike regional championships or global tournaments, this format serves primarily as preparation for qualifiers or Super League points accumulation. The most recent dedicated bilateral series was a three-match One Day International (ODI) tour in June 2021. The Netherlands won that series 2–1. This contest formed part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

Bilateral meetings between these nations have been sparse. Prior to the 2021 encounter, notable instances included a three-match ODI series in Ireland in 2010, which Ireland won. Various Twenty20 International (T20I) matches have also occurred within tri-series or quadrangular tournaments in recent years. There is no named trophy associated with these specific bilateral tours.

The competitive context differs significantly for each side. Ireland holds Full Member status, including Test status, and qualifies automatically for major ICC events. They participate in elite structures such as the World Test Championship. The Netherlands remains an Associate Member. They must qualify for World Cups through other pathways. Both nations have crossed paths in the European Cricket Championship (ECC). Ireland won the Men's Division One title in 2006. The Netherlands claimed victory in 2004 and 2002. These regional titles exist separately from the bilateral tours. The tour itself does not carry the same prestige as those continental championships. It functions as a bridge between different levels of the international game.