His three overs conceded twenty runs for no wickets and he opened the bowling with Thinus Fourie.
[1] Connell made his first-class debut for Ireland on 9 July 2008 in a match against the Netherlands as part of the 2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup.
[7] Ireland progressed to the final and ended up sharing the trophy with the Netherlands as the match was rained off.
[9] Ireland took part in the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy, losing five of their eight matches and two were rained off.
Playing at New Road, Worcester, Ireland received a standing ovation as they walked off the pitch.
[16] Ireland's campaign in the 2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Cup, in pursuit of their fourth consecutive title in the competition, began in July 2009.