Harry Tector
Player Information
Player Overview
Harry Tector is an Ireland international batter who joins Desert Vipers for DP World ILT20 Season 5. Born in Dublin on 6 December 1999, he bats right handed and also bowls off break. Tector has represented Ireland across international cricket and was part of their squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Desert Vipers signed him at the Season 5 player auction, making him the first Irish player contracted by the franchise.
Playing Style
Tector is primarily a right-handed middle-order batter. His role often requires him to build an innings after the powerplay and adjust his scoring rate as the match develops. He also offers off-spin as a secondary skill. ICC records list him as a Batter rather than an all-rounder, which is also how Desert Vipers classify him for Season 5. His experience in international cricket gives him a background against different styles of pace and spin before his first ILT20 campaign.
Career Background
Tector represented Ireland at Under-19 level before becoming a senior international. He captained Ireland at the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup and finished as his team’s leading wicket-taker with eight wickets. He made his senior T20I debut against Scotland on 17 September 2019 and his ODI debut against England in July 2020. Tector later established himself across Ireland’s senior teams and remains centrally contracted by Cricket Ireland for the 2026–27 period.
International Career and Achievements
Tector’s international career has included significant progress in ODI cricket as well as regular T20I appearances. His first ODI century came against New Zealand in July 2022. His performances later earned him the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May 2023. He was also selected in Ireland’s 15-player squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, adding another global tournament to his international experience.
Which Team Does Harry Tector Play for in ILT20?
Harry Tector plays for Desert Vipers in DP World ILT20 Season 5. He was recruited through the player auction held on 1 October 2026. His signing is also a first for the franchise: Desert Vipers confirmed that Tector is the first Irish player they have contracted. He joins a Season 5 squad containing players from several international teams as the Vipers prepare to defend the championship they won in Season 4.
Harry Tector’s ILT20 Record
Season 5 will be Tector’s first campaign with Desert Vipers. The official franchise announcement describes the upcoming tournament as his opportunity to link up with the Vipers, rather than reporting a previous playing record for the team. Therefore, no previous Desert Vipers ILT20 batting or bowling statistics are being attributed to him on this page. His Season 5 numbers can be added once he has played matches in the competition.
Harry Tector in ILT20 Season 5
Desert Vipers begin Season 5 against MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium on 21 November 2026. Tector enters the tournament as part of the Vipers’ batting group and as an established Ireland international. The franchise has highlighted his excitement about playing alongside teammates such as Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah. His actual role in the playing XI and Season 5 performance record will become clear once the competition begins.