Peter Chase brought raw pace and bounce to Irish cricket—a tall, athletic seamer capable of unsettling batters with his sharp movement and intelligent lengths. Born on October 9, 1993, in Dublin, Chase made his name in the domestic circuit before breaking into the national team in 2015, during a time when Ireland was strengthening its pace attack. Chase’s ODI debut came against Scotland, and while he didn’t make immediate headlines, it was clear Ireland had unearthed a bowler with promise. His breakout moment arrived in 2018, when he took 4 wickets against India in a T20I at Malahide—including dismissing MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. That spell made the cricket world sit up and take notice. His ability to bowl at decent pace and extract bounce made him a key option in T20s and ODIs. At his best, Chase could deliver pinpoint yorkers, nasty bouncers, and well-disguised slower balls. Injuries and inconsistency occasionally stalled his progress, but he remained a committed and hardworking player. He was also a regular figure in Ireland’s domestic scene with Leinster Lightning, where he continued to deliver impactful spells and remained on the radar of national selectors. Chase was part of Ireland’s growing pool of seam bowlers who benefitted from improved facilities and coaching as Ireland transitioned into a Test-playing nation. Though he didn’t feature in red-ball internationals, his presence in the white-ball formats helped Ireland maintain depth and flexibility. Off the field, Peter Chase is known as a dedicated professional, respected by teammates and coaches alike. His performances against top-tier teams showed that Ireland could produce bowlers capable of performing on the world stage. Though he eventually drifted out of the national side, Chase’s contributions during Ireland’s developmental years and his match-winning potential, especially in T20s, remain part of Irish cricket’s evolving story.