The second ‘T’20 international of Pakistan in Ireland series was played on the 12th of May, 2024, at Castle Avenue, Dublin, between Ireland and Pakistan. This was a power-packed match-topping T20I series that included three games; both the squads had won one game each, and hence this match was crucial. Dar displayed great commanding and a very convincing win that made the series tied and proved the great batting power of the Pakistani team. Let’s get all the details about the Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, their performance, and match overview.
Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2024 |
| Venue | Castle Avenue, Dublin |
| Series | Pakistan tour of Ireland |
| Match Number | T20I No. 2609 |
| Result | Pakistan won by 7 wickets. |
| Toss | Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) |
| Series Status | 1-1 after this match |
Key highlights of the Ireland Cricket Team vs. Pakistan National Cricket Team Performance
- Pakistan’s Dominant Chase: Getting 194 targets by Ireland, Pakistan successfully chased the target and won the match by seven wickets in a very big margin with 19 balls remaining to be bowled. Mohammad Rizwan was unstoppable and played a knock of 75* (46), whereas Fakhar Zaman played a brilliant innings of 78(40).
- Rizwan and Zaman Shine: Rizwan Mohammad emerged as the man of the match for his unbeaten 75, while Fakhar opted for a big hits specialist in the form of Zaman, whose 78 on the death was exactly what was required to chase down the target. Each one made a significant contribution to his team’s triumph.
- Early Breakthroughs by Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Shah Afridi took three wickets, being crucial in getting rid of openers Paul Stirling and later Andy Balbirnie, thereby limiting Ireland’s early scoring power to set the perfect platform for Pakistan’s successful run chase.
- High Scoring from Ireland’s Top Order: Set a rather big target of 194 runs, Ireland was able to put up a good show and temper a good score; it was Lorcan Tucker 51 off 34 balls and Curtis Campher 22 off 13 balls; however, Pakistan’s batting was better than its bowling.
Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Ireland Innings: 193/7 in 20 overs
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Balbirnie | 16 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 114.28 |
| Paul Stirling (c) | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Lorcan Tucker † | 51 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Harry Tector | 32 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 114.28 |
| Curtis Campher | 22 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 169.23 |
| George Dockrell | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.50 |
| Gareth Delany | 28 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 280.00 |
| Mark Adair | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Graham Hume | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 7 | (lb 3, nb 1, w 3) | |||
| Total | 193/7 | 9.65 |
Fall of Wickets
- 1-29 (Paul Stirling, 3.2 ov)
- 2-34 (Andy Balbirnie, 3.5 ov)
- 3-96 (Harry Tector, 11.3 ov)
- 4-137 (Curtis Campher, 15.1 ov)
- 5-154 (George Dockrell, 16.6 ov)
- 6-154 (Lorcan Tucker, 17.1 ov)
- 7-165 (Mark Adair, 18.3 ov)
Pakistan Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 4 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 12.25 |
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Abbas Afridi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Imad Wasim | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Saim Ayub | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Pakistan Innings: 195/3 in 16.5 overs
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 75 | 46 | 6 | 4 | 163.04 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 78 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 195.00 |
| Azam Khan † | 30 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 300.00 |
| Extras | 6 | (lb 3, nb 2, w 1) | |||
| Total | 195/3 | 11.58 |
Fall of Wickets
- 1-6 (Saim Ayub, 0.3 ov)
- 2-13 (Babar Azam, 1.4 ov)
- 3-153 (Fakhar Zaman, 14.3 ov)
Ireland Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3.5 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 11.21 |
| Graham Hume | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.66 |
| Craig Young | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Curtis Campher | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Ben White | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
Conclusion
Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard and match overview. Pakistan won the second game rather comprehensively, and Fakhar Zaman, along with Mohammad Rizwan, took the team home in chasing Ireland’s small target. Rizwan making an unbeaten 75 and Zaman, 78, helped Pakistan achieve the target of 194 in just 16 overs. 5 overs. The victory of the game leaves the series tied at 1-1 to make sure that the fans will come out in large numbers to witness the last showdown. Ireland’s total was relatively competitive because of Tucker and Delany, but Pakistan’s batting in their lineup was even more fluent, while their run chase was also more efficient.
FAQs
Ans. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.
Ans. Mohammad Rizwan was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 75 off 46 balls.
Ans. Ireland scored 193/7 in their 20 overs.
Ans. Pakistan chased down the target with 195/3 in 16.5 overs.
Ans. Mohammad Rizwan scored 75 and Fakhar Zaman scored 78, while Shaheen Afridi took 3 crucial wickets.
