Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets in T20 World Cup 2024

2024-06-16 18:32:37

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Pakistan cricket team got a three wicket victory over Ireland as disappointing T20 World Cup campaigns for both sides came to an end at Lauderhill.This low scoring match was almost balanced while going into 19th over but a brilliant performance by Shaheen Afridiguided Pakistan towards victory with seven balls to spare.

Pakistan started on a amazing note, with Afridi taking two wickets in the first over before Ireland slipped to 4-3 in the second.

Pakistan appeared to be cruising in the chase but lost four wickets for 10 runs to slump to 62-6 after 11 overs.Babar while never close to his fluent best, he managed to hold the innings together with a patient unbeaten 32.

Despite a battling effort in Florida, particularly with the ball as Barry McCarthy took 3-15, Ireland finish bottom of Group A without a win.

T20 World Cup, Group A, Lauderhill, Florida

Ireland 106-9 (20 overs): Delany 31 (19); Imad 3-8, Afridi 3-22

Pakistan 111-7 (18.5 overs): Babar 32* (34); McCarthy 3-15