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Andrew Balbirnie (born 28 December 1990) is an Irish cricketer. Balbirnie is a right-handed batsman and an occasional wicket-keeper. He was born at Dublin and was educated at St. Andrew's College.
Balbirnie has represented Ireland at U-19 level, playing nine Youth One Day International's. In 2009, he was part of Ireland's Under-19 World Cup Qualifier winning squad. Victory in this tournament allowed Ireland Under-19's to take part in the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup. He was later a member of Ireland's 2010 ICC World Cricket League Division One winning team. During the tournament, he made his List A debut for Ireland, in what was also his debut One Day International which came against Scotland. He played three further One Day International's during the tournament.
He made his Twenty20 International debut against Scotland on 19 June 2015, although no play was possible due to rain.