Ireland and Pakistan T20I series concluded on a good note and Pakistan won the series by 2-1. Pakistan who lost the first T20i later covered up in the second T20i and in the decider, they comfortably won the match.
Preparation for the T20 World Cup is in full swing and both teams have shown their best performance both teams are ready to face each other one more time and that will be in the World Cup.
Decent batting performance by Ireland
Pakistan won the toss and opted for the bowl. Pakistan lost the first T20I later they bounced back finally we reached in series decider to see who would win. The hosts started well in batting but later lost momentum and were able to register just 178 onboard. Andrew Balbirinie scored 35 runs but Lorcan Tucker was the man whose contribution took the hosts to such a respectable total, Lorcan scored 73 runs which was equivalent to Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirinie. Pakistan bowlers dominated by one side Shaheen Afridi bowled an economical spell conceded just 14 runs and picked 3 wickets.
Pakistan comfortably chased the target
Pakistan gave a flying start and chased the target comfortably. Skipper Babar Azam scored yet another half-century ahead of the World Cup, and his partner Mohammed Rizwan also scored a half-century. These two players had a rough patch in recent times but they chose the right occasion to pick their form. Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan registered a centurion partnership and made it easy. From Ireland, Mark Adair picked 3 wickets and Craig Young picked one wicket rest no other bowler picked any wicket and went expensive. Shaheen Afridi was adjourned as Player Of the Match.
