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Pakistan Defeat Ireland By Seven Wickets To Level T20I Series

Pakistan beat Ireland by seven wickets in the second T20I in Dublin on Sunday to set up a deciding showdown in the three-match series. Ireland made a dynamic start after being put into bat as the hosts blasted 29 runs in the first three overs. But Shaheen Shah Afridi put the brakes on Ireland's assault, dismissing opening pair Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie in the fourth over. Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector (32) put on 62 for the third wicket, with the former scoring 51 in 34 deliveries.

Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Updates: Pakistan will aim to bounce back while Ireland will eye to seal series when the two sides face each other in the second T20I of the three-match series in Dublin. Andrew Balbirnie's 77 guided Ireland to their first victory over Pakistan in 17 years as they won the opening T20I by five wickets at the same venue. The opener's innings was pivotal as Ireland reached a target of 183 with a ball to spare. Victory gave Ireland a 1-0 lead in a three-match series against a Pakistan side they will also face in the group stage of next month's T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. (Live Scorecard)

Ireland Captain's "Flattest Pitches" Jibe At Pakistan After Historic Win

Ireland captain Paul Stirling took a cheeky dig at Pakistan after beating the Babar Azam-led side in the first T20I of a three-match series in Dublin on Friday. Former captain Andrew Balbirnie's 77 helped guide Ireland to their first victory over Pakistan in 17 years. It was just Ireland's second win against Pakistan following their shock triumph at the 2007 50-over World Cup in the West Indies. Speaking after the match, Stirling took a swipe at the pitches in Pakistan, labelling them as the 'flattest decks in the world'.

1st Time In History! Shockwaves Before T20 WC As Pakistan Lose To Ireland. Experts Say, "Some Serious..."

Andrew Balbirnie emerged as the hero for Ireland with a brilliant 77, helping his side to the team's first victory over Pakistan in 17 years as they won the opening Twenty20 international by five wickets in Dublin on Friday. This is Ireland's first win against Pakistan in T20Is. The opener's influential knock was crucial as Ireland chased down the target of 183 with a ball to spare. Victory gave Ireland a 1-0 lead in a three-match series against a Pakistan side they will also face in the group stage of next month's T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. Reacting to what was just Ireland's second win against Pakistan following their shock triumph at the 2007 50-over World Cup, Shoaib Akhtar and Junaid Khan were left fuming.

Paul Stirling: Ireland team spirit trumping contract issues

Ireland captain Paul Stirling has insisted that ongoing contract negotiations between the players' union and Cricket Ireland haven’t negatively impacted morale as the team prepare to face Pakistan in a T20 series, with the action getting under way at Clontarf on Friday.

Paul Stirling To Lead Ireland At T20 World Cup

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. Besides Stirling, the experienced faces in their squad are Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell as Ireland begin their campaign against India in their Group A fixture in New York on June 5. Pakistan, Canada and hosts USA are the three other teams of the group. Ireland's batting lineup features Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ross Adair, and Curtis Campher.

Mohammad Nabi's Fifer Helps Afghanistan Clinch 117-Run Win Over Ireland In 3rd ODI

Mohammad Nabi's five-wicket haul helped Afghanistan clinch a 117-run win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Tuesday. Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan also sealed a series win by 2-0, after securing victory in the first and final 50-over match. The second ODI match of the series was abondoned after rain played a spoilsport. After winning the toss, Paul Stirling's Irish side decided to send the Afghan squad to bat first. However, their decision did not go in their favour as Ireland's bowling attack failed to perform well.

Ireland seal first ever Test triumph after defeating Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi

Captain Andrew Balbirnie guided Ireland to their first ever Test-match victory when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

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Pakistan Defeat Ireland By Seven Wickets To Level T20I Series

Ireland vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

Ireland Captain's "Flattest Pitches" Jibe At Pakistan After Historic Win

1st Time In History! Shockwaves Before T20 WC As Pakistan Lose To Ireland. Experts Say, "Some Serious..."

Paul Stirling: Ireland team spirit trumping contract issues

Paul Stirling To Lead Ireland At T20 World Cup

Mohammad Nabi's Fifer Helps Afghanistan Clinch 117-Run Win Over Ireland In 3rd ODI

Ireland seal first ever Test triumph after defeating Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi