After disappointing loss in first T20, Pakistan win the second T20 against Ireland by 7 wickets.
Here are the highlights of second T20,
In the first innings of the Pakistan vs Ireland second T20 match, Ireland scored a total of 193 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Here’s a summary of their batting performance:
- Andrew Balbirnie scored 16 runs off 14 balls before being caught by Fakhar Zaman off Shaheen Afridi’s bowling.
- Paul Stirling, the captain, contributed 11 runs off 7 balls before being caught by Mohammad Amir off Shaheen Afridi’s bowling.
- Lorcan Tucker, the wicket-keeper, played a notable innings, scoring 51 runs off 34 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, before being caught by Fakhar Zaman off Abbas Afridi’s bowling.
- Harry Tector added 32 runs off 28 balls before being caught by Shaheen Afridi off Abbas Afridi’s bowling.
- Curtis Campher scored 22 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed by Mohammad Amir.
- George Dockrell contributed 15 runs off 8 balls before being caught by Azam Khan off Naseem Shah’s bowling.
- Gareth Delany remained unbeaten with a quickfire 28 runs off 10 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Extras contributed 7 runs to the total, including 1 no-ball, 3 wides, and 3 leg byes. The fall of wickets were at 29/1, 34/2, 96/3, 137/4, 154/5, 154/6, and 165/7.
Now, regarding Pakistan’s bowling performance:
- Shaheen Afridi was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 49 runs in his 4 overs.
- Mohammad Amir claimed 1 wicket for 44 runs in his 4 overs.
- Naseem Shah took 1 wicket for 36 runs in his 4 overs.
- Abbas Afridi also took 2 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs.
- Imad Wasim bowled 3 overs and conceded 21 runs without taking any wicket.
- Shaheen Afridi’s early breakthroughs and Abbas Afridi’s crucial wickets helped Pakistan restrict Ireland to 193 runs despite some notable contributions from the Irish batsmen.
Ireland Batting:
| Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Balbirnie | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 114.29 |
| P. Stirling | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| L. Tucker | 51 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 150.00 |
| H. Tector | 32 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 114.29 |
| C. Campher | 22 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 169.23 |
| G. Dockrell | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.50 |
| G. Delany | 28* | 10 | 3 | 2 | 280.00 |
| M. Adair | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.00 |
| G. Hume | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 7 (NB 1, W 3, LB 3)
Total runs: 193 (7 wkts, 20 ov)
Yet to bat: Craig Young, Benjamin White
Fall of Wickets:
- 29/1 (P. Stirling, 3.2 ov)
- 34/2 (A. Balbirnie, 3.5 ov)
- 96/3 (H. Tector, 11.3 ov)
- 137/4 (C. Campher, 15.1 ov)
- 154/5 (G. Dockrell, 16.6 ov)
- 154/6 (L. Tucker, 17.1 ov)
- 165/7 (M. Adair, 18.3 ov)
Pakistan Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 12.25 |
| M. Amir | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| N. Shah | 4.0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| A. Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| I. Wasim | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| S. Ayub | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
In the second innings, Ireland’s bowling struggled to contain Pakistan’s aggressive batting, as Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 194 runs. Here’s a summary of Ireland’s bowling performance:
- Mark Adair bowled 3.5 overs, conceding 43 runs and taking 1 wicket.
- Graham Hume bowled 3 overs, conceding 32 runs and taking 1 wicket.
- Craig Young bowled 3 overs without taking any wicket, conceding 45 runs.
- Curtis Campher bowled 3 overs without taking any wicket, conceding 33 runs.
- Benjamin White bowled 4 overs, conceding 39 runs and taking 1 wicket.
Now, from Pakistan side,
- S. Ayub scored 6 runs off 3 balls before being dismissed by Mark Adair.
- Mohammad Rizwan played a stellar innings, remaining not out with 75 runs off 46 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes.
- Babar Azam, the captain, was dismissed for a duck, scoring 0 runs off 4 balls, caught by Lorcan Tucker off Graham Hume’s bowling.
- Fakhar Zaman played aggressively, scoring 78 runs off just 40 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes, before being caught by Gareth Delany off Benjamin White’s bowling.
- Azam Khan, the wicket-keeper, contributed 30 runs off 10 balls, hitting 1 four and 4 sixes, before remaining not out.
Pakistan’s batsmen displayed strong performances, especially Rizwan and Zaman, who propelled their team to victory with aggressive stroke play. Despite a few early wickets, Pakistan’s batting lineup remained composed and achieved the target with ease.
Pakistan Batting:
| Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Ayub | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| M. Rizwan | 75* | 46 | 6 | 4 | 163.04 |
| B. Azam | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| F. Zaman | 78 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 195.00 |
| A. Khan | 30* | 10 | 1 | 4 | 300.00 |
Extras: 6 (NB 2, W 1, LB 3)
Total runs: 195 (3 wkts, 16.5 ov)
Yet to bat: Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir
Fall of Wickets:
- 6/1 (S. Ayub, 0.3 ov)
- 13/2 (B. Azam, 1.4 ov)
- 153/3 (F. Zaman, 14.3 ov)
Ireland Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Adair | 3.5 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 11.22 |
| G. Hume | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
| C. Young | 3.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15.00 |
| C. Campher | 3.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
| B. White | 4.0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |