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In a gripping encounter at Castle Avenue, Dublin, Ireland emerged victorious against Pakistan in the first T20I of the Pakistan tour of Irღeland 2024. The hosts registered a 5 wicket win over th🏅e Men in Green.
Babar Azam takes Pakistan to a competitive total
After winning the toss, Ireland elected to bowl first, aiming to restrict Pakistan’s batting firepower. Pakistan started strongly with Saim Ayub‘s aggressive knock of 45 runs off 29 balls, backed by skipper Babar Azam‘s classy 57 off 43 deliveries.
However, tight bowling from Craig Young and Gareth Delany kept Pakistan in check. A late surge from Iftikhar Ahmed prop♛elled Pakista🎐n to a competitive total of 182/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Andrew Balbirnie takes Ireland home
Chasing 183 for victory, Ireland showcased remarkable batting prowess. Andrew Balbirnie led the charge with a sublime innings of 77 runs off 55 balls, well supported by Harry Tector‘s composed 36 off 27 deliveries. Despite losing wickets at crucial junctures, George Dockrell‘s quickfire 24 and Curtis Campher‘s cameo ensured Ireland reached the target with just one ball to spare.
Pakistan bowlers struggled to contain the Irish onslaught, with Abbas Afridi being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 36 runs. However, their efforts fell short as Ireland sealed the victory with 5 wickets in hand. Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Imad Wasim contributed with a wicket each for Pakistan, but their collective bowling effort couldn’t prevent Ireland from clinching a thrilling win.
Also WATCH: IRE vs PAK – Harry Tector hits the bullseye to run out Mohammad Rizwan in the first T20I
Here is how Twitter reacted:
An historic win. What a game. What a chase! 💯 𒁏☘️🏏
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland)
Ireland beat Paki🍎stan in the 1st T20I 🎉of the series!!
The first time IRE beat PAK since 2007 World Cup (St. Patrick's Day). Now they do it just before another World Cup in West Indies, where both teams are in same group.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Well played Andrew Balbirnie 😍
The hero of Ireland's win over Pakistan— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos)
IRELAND DEFEATED PAKISTAN BY 5 WICKETS IN THE FIRST T20I…!!!
– A historic day in Ireland cricket, making a statement for the World Cup.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
IRELAND DEFEATED PAKISTAN IN THE 1ST T20I. 🇮🇪
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Babar Azam is a cursed captai💖n IRELAND PROVE TO BE TOOO MIGHTY FOR 🇵🇰 😪💀 MOYE MOYE
— Shehryar Sajid Khan (@Sskwrites)
Pakistan team after losing to Ireland:
— Dogesh (@dogesh_bhai)
Pakistan team after losing to Ireland:
— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_)
Pakistan have to make strong and brave decisions if they want to achieve something. Babar azam leadership will nev𒀰er ever help pakista🐼n in bringing the world cup or something else.
We have to think beyon🌺d this. We are far behind ..!!
— Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON)
Ireland win the first T20I by five wickets. |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
Boobsy the ling
— Naks..! (@oyenakss)
They didn't even celebrates its like normal beating Pakistan 😭
— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s)
History has been created at Clontꦬarf Cricket Club, Ireland!!
Ireland defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets…
A sensational knock by Andrew balbirnie— Ravinder Punia (@PuniaRavi1384)
Ireland win by 5 wickets 🔥
An excellent knock 77 off 55 by Andrew Balbirnie 👏👏
An Expensive spell by Shadab Khan 4-0-54-0— Uzma Naz (@UzmaNaa61412457)
