Derriaghy Cricket Club signs New Zealand bowling all rounder Matthew Scoble as their overseas player
Derriaghy Cricket Club has announced the signing of New Zealand bowling all rounder Matthew Scoble as their overseas player for the 2026 season.
The 23-year-old arrives at Queensway from Wellington, where he has established himself as one of the most exciting young cricketers in the New Zealand Premier Cricket scene, and will line up for the ‘Aghy in the Mercury NCU Section One this season.
A right-arm medium fast bowler and capable middle-order batter, Scoble has been a standout performer for the renowned Onslow club in the Wellington Premier competition.
He has taken over a hundred premier wickets for the club, with best match figures of 8 for 15, and has already claimed 20 wickets across all formats in the 2025/26 campaign.
Scoble's pedigree extends to representative cricket, having featured for Wellington at the U19 National finals, finishing in the top ten wicket-takers for the tournament before going on to earn Wellington A honours.
The all-rounder holds an NZC Level 1 coaching qualification and will also coach within the successful Derriaghy Cricket Club youth setup throughout the summer.
Club captain Ross Bailey said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have Matt on board for the season ahead.
"His record speaks for itself, he is someone who regularly takes the new ball, has over a hundred Premier wickets to his name, and can contribute significantly with the bat lower down the order is exactly the type of player that will make a big impact in this team.
"We can't wait to see what he brings to Queensway."