Ireland beaten by Pakistan in World Cup dead rubber
Ireland were defeated by fellow group stage casualties Pakistan in a T20 World Cup dead rubber in Florida, losing by three wickets.
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan Register 3-Wicket Consolation Win Over Ireland
Former champions Pakistan restored a semblance of pride with a toiling three-wicket win over Ireland in their inconsequential final game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. The 2009 champions, who were eliminated following their loss to India and the USA in the earlier group matches, restricted Ireland to 106 for 9 after opting to bowl with Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/22) leading the show. Despite chasing a not-so-daunting target, Pakistan's fragile batting was once again exposed as they slumped to 62 for six in 11 overs, raising the vision of another collapse. But skipper Babar Azam (32 not out) and Abbas Afridi (17) shared a 33-run stand to take them home at 111 for 7 in 18.5 overs.
"Can't Do This Tuk-Tuking": Babar Azam Asked To Quit T20 Cricket In Brutal Rant
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth was extremely critical of Babar Azam and even asked him to consider leaving T20 cricket. The Pakistan cricket team captain has enjoyed an extremely poor run of form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 and his slow approach has also put him under a lot of criticism from experts and fans. Following Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 exit, Srikkanth said that Babar's 'tuk-tuking' does not have a place in T20 cricket and he should stop playing the shortest format of the sport. "I don't think Babar should play T20 cricket. I mean you can't do this tuk-tuking all the time in T20 cricket. They say Babar scored 4,000 runs like Virat or Rohit, but his strike rate is only 112-115 what are you talking about?,” said Srikkanth on Star Sports.
Would Babar Azam Have Made It To Team India? Ex England Captain's Brutal Verdict Amid T20 WC Debacle
The Pakistan cricket team's hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup 2024 were crushed as the match between USA and Ireland was washed out on Sunday. India and USA are the two teams to have made it to the Super 8 from Group A. Pakistan's road to T20 World Cup Super 8 became tough when it lost to USA and India. What has followed since then is widespread criticism of the side and captain Babar Azam. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has that that Pakistan lacked the swagger.
Pakistan vs Ireland LIVE Score Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Play For Pride Against Ireland
Pakistan vs Ireland LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: With both sides out of contention for the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan and Ireland's only motivation for their final group game will be to earn back some pride. Pakistan will go to four points with a win, after a dismal tournament that has seen calls from many former Pakistan cricketers to change the side and captain. Ireland will be aiming for their first win in the tournament, having lost to India and Canada and having had their match against USA washed out due to rain. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Pakistan vs Ireland Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: Pakistan take on Ireland in their final Group A match in T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. With both sides out of contention for the Super Eight race in the tournament, Pakistan and Ireland's only motivation for their final group game will be to earn back some pride. A win could take Pakistan to four points and help them finish at the third spot in the points table, after a dismal tournament that has seen calls from many former Pakistan cricketers to change captain. Ireland will be aiming for their first win in the tournament, having lost to India and Canada and having had their match against USA washed out due to rain.
"Don't Make These Headlines": Pakistan Star Slams Media After T20 World Cup Exit
Pakistan cricket is at its lowest point and needs to make radical changes, all-rounder Imad Wasim said after the team failed to get out of the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The 2009 champions, beaten finalists two years ago, lost to the USA and India with their sole victory coming against Canada. Pakistan's final game is on Sunday against Ireland, which is now a dead rubber with both teams already eliminated. Asked about the exit, with the USA beating Pakistan to Super Eight qualification, along with India, Wasim said there was no doubt about the level of disappointment.
Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports
Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the Test captaincy for their two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh in August. It was also reported that following the T20 World Cup fiasco, the board is disappointed in Babar's ability to lead. The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.