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Ireland vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Match Summary

IRE vs PAK, 2024 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs Pakistan Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Castle Avenue, Dublin , May 14, 2024
Ireland Ireland
178/7 (20.0/20)
Pakistan Pakistan
181/4 (17.0/20)
Pakistan beat Ireland by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shaheen Afridi
    3/14(4)
IRE 178/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107540-lorcan-tucker-playerprofile>Lorcan Tucker</a>
Lorcan Tucker
73 (41)
  • 13x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 178.04SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1077-andrew-balbirnie-playerprofile>Andy Balbirnie</a>
Andy Balbirnie
35 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 134.61SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 3.50
4
OVERS
14/3
R/W
Bowler
Abbas Afridi
ECON 10.75
4
OVERS
43/2
R/W
PAK 181/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
75 (42)
  • 6x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 178.57SR
<a href=/cricket/players/23641-mohammad-rizwan-playerprofile>Mohammad Rizwan</a>
Mohammad Rizwan
56 (38)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 147.36SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mark Adair
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
Bowler
Craig Young
ECON 12.25
4
OVERS
49/1
R/W
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So, the series started with an unexpected win for the home team but the favourites, Pakistan unsurprisingly won the final two games to win the series comfortably. That is all from this game and the series. Hope you enjoyed the coverage. It's goodbye and cheers from our side.
Babar Azam says the Irish batters were batting brilliantly in the first half but his bowlers put pressure by taking few wickets. Adds they tried to entertain the crowd who were here to show some support. Tells he and Mohammad Rizwan have played a lot of cricket and were playing to their strength. They targeted a couple of bowlers and talked about run-rate. Mentions they are looking forward to the future games and execute the plans there.
Lorcan Tucker says it was a privilege to lead the team. Shares the platform was set for a big score but unfortunately it didn't come off. Tells the bowlers bowled in tough conditions and is happy with how they bowled. Mentions the results didn't go their way but happy with the intent the team showed.
Shaheen Afridi wins the Player of the Match award. He says the bowlers tried to hit good lines and lengths. Adds in the last two games they bowled on a fuller-length and they have an experienced bowling attack who guides each other. Tells it is important to get the team ready before the World Cup. Shares Azam and Rizwan are world class player and happy that they did the job.
...Presentation...
As told earlier, Ireland were well below the par score. Earlier they completely lost the momentum once Lorcan Tucker fell. However, they were in a good position before that scoring 10 an over or so but couldn't finish the innings they would have hoped for. The Irish bowlers tried their best but they never looked like could turn the tides in their favour. An easy and comfortable couple of games for Pakistan to seal the series.
It was not a big surprise to see Pakistan cruise through so comfortably. Ireland were well under-par on this kind of pitch and Pakistan made a mockery of the chase. They lost Saim Ayub early on but the two pillars of Pakistan cricket, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan stitched a stand of 139 runs to seal the game. The latter was the aggressor early on but Babar Azam too joined him. Both hit few lusty blows and scored fifties respectively. They both fell but till then the job was well and truly done.
Over 17 : 181/4
14 Runs
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 616.5
  • 616.6
A. Khan
18 (6)
I. Wasim
1 (1)
M. Adair
4-0-28-3
16.6
6
Mark Adair To Azam Khan
SIX! That will do. Full and outside off. Khan slogs it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs back and takes but in process touches the ropes behind. Pakistan clinch the series.
16.5
6
Mark Adair To Azam Khan
SIX! A length ball, around off, Khan goes back and flat bats it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Pure power.
16.5
wd
Mark Adair To Azam Khan
Wide! A bumper on middle, Khan sits under it.
16.4
0
Mark Adair To Azam Khan
On a length and outside off, Khan punches it but to cover.
16.3
1
Mark Adair To Imad Wasim
On middle, Wasim tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Imad Wasim walks in now.
16.2
W
Mark Adair To Iftikhar Ahmed OUT!
OUT! Another one goes. This is very full and on middle, Ahmed hits it high but not long enough as the fielder at long on takes a simple catch. Just 12 runs needed now.
16.1
0
Mark Adair To Iftikhar Ahmed
Length and outside off, Ahmed dabs it to short third man.
Over 16 : 167/3
11 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 1 WD 15.2
  • 015.2
  • W 15.3
  • 415.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
A. Khan
6 (3)
I. Ahmed
5 (2)
C. Young
4-0-49-1
15.6
4
Craig Young To Azam Khan
FOUR! Pakistan doesn't want to waste any time. Shorter and on middle, Azam pulls it through mid-wcket and races to the fence.
15.5
1
Craig Young To Iftikhar Ahmed
Length and outside off, Ahmed punches it through covers for a single.
15.4
4
Craig Young To Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! Off the mark in style. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a boundary.
Iftikhar Ahmed is the new man in.
15.3
W
Craig Young To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Both the set batters are gone. Are we in for some twist? Short in length and on off. Babar pulls it but goes straight in the hands of Curtis Campher at long on.
15.2
0
Craig Young To Babar Azam
Short in length and outside off, Babar swings and misses.
15.2
wd
Craig Young To Babar Azam
Wide! Well wide of off, shorter and Babar leaves it alone.
15.1
1
Craig Young To Azam Khan
Short in length and on off, Khan pulls it to deep square leg. The fielder comes in and dives but fails to hold on.
Over 15 : 156/2
7 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • W 14.5
  • 114.6
A. Khan
1 (1)
B. Azam
75 (40)
M. Adair
3-0-14-2
14.6
1
Mark Adair To Azam Khan
Full and on  middle, Khan plays it to mid on for a single.
Azam Khan walks in now.
14.5
W
Mark Adair To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Rizwan goes. A bit too late for Ireland unfortunately but they do have something to cheer. Rizwan walks across and shows his stumps, this is full and on middle, Rizwan misses his sweep and it crashes the stumps.
14.4
1
Mark Adair To Babar Azam
On middle, Azam works it to long off for a single.
14.3
0
Mark Adair To Babar Azam
A length ball, around off, Azam steps across to whip it away but misses.
14.3
wd
Mark Adair To Babar Azam
Wide! Length and well wide of off. Azam slashes and misses.
14.2
0
Mark Adair To Babar Azam
Length ball, outside off, Azam swings and misses.
Full Commentary
17 OV
14 Runs
M. Adair to I. Ahmed I. Wasim A. Khan
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 616.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
11 Runs
C. Young to A. Khan B. Azam I. Ahmed
  • 115.1
  • 1 WD 15.2
  • 015.2
  • W 15.3
  • 415.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
7 Runs
M. Adair to B. Azam M. Rizwan A. Khan
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • W 14.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
25 Runs
B. White to B. Azam
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 613.3
  • 013.4
  • 613.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
C. Young to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 5 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
G. Dockrell to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
18 Runs
C. Campher to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 610.1
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 1 WD 10.6
  • 1 WD 10.6
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
B. White to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 29.1
  • 29.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
C. Campher to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
6 Runs
B. White to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
11 Runs
C. Young to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
C. Campher to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
18 Runs
C. Young to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 14.1
  • 64.2
  • 64.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
15 Runs
G. Hume to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 43.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
3 Runs
M. Adair to M. Rizwan S. Ayub B. Azam
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • W 2.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
11 Runs
G. Hume to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 41.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Adair to S. Ayub
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Castle Avenue, Dublin
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat Ireland by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Shaheen Afridi
  • Umpire Mark Hawthorne (IRE), Roly Black (IRE) and Jonathan Kennedy (IRE)
  • Referee Graham McCrea (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 178/7 in 20.0 overs
  • H Tector dropped on 18 by F Zaman in 17.1 overs
  • Ireland : 150/4 in 16.1 overs
  • N Rock dropped on 2 by I Wasim in 13.6 overs
  • Ireland : 100/1 in 10.2 overs
  • L Tucke 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (8x4) (1x6)
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 27 balls between A Balbirnie (19) and L Tucker (28)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 50/1
  • Ireland : 50/1 in 6.0 overs
  • L Tucker dropped on 11 by A Khan in 3.5 overs
  • A Khan dropped on 1 by G Hume in 15.1 overs
  • Pakistan 153/1 in 14.1 overs
  • B Azam 36th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 31 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 57 balls between M Rizwan (53) and B Azam (42)
  • Pakistan 102/1 in 10.2 overs
  • B Azam dropped on 19 by G Dockrell in 9.4 overs
  • M Rizwan 28th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 30 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 53 off 25 balls between M Rizwan (39) and B Azam (13)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 60/1
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 4.4 overs
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