Pakistan secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over Eire within the second sport of the three-match sequence on the Clontarf Cricket Membership in Dublin.Regardless of a shaky begin, dropping two wickets for simply 13 runs in 1.4 overs whereas chasing a goal of 194, the skilled duo of Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan turned the tide in Pakistan’s favour.
They cast an exciting partnership of 140 runs in a mere 78 balls for the third wicket, main the guests to a cushty win with 19 balls to spare.
Afridi praised the performances of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and batter Fakhar Zaman, stating, “We wanted this win. Properly achieved group, particularly the way in which Rizwan and Fakhar performed. We want the identical mindset within the World Cup and comparable strike charges for many batsmen. Congrats to Shaheen on 300 worldwide wickets, effectively achieved.”
Beneath the management of Babar Azam, Pakistan efficiently chased down Eire’s aggressive whole of 193/7 with greater than three overs to spare. This victory marked Azam’s record-breaking forty fifth T20I triumph as captain. Fakhar showcased his power-hitting prowess by smashing six sixes, whereas Rizwan performed a gentle supporting function.
Their partnership of 140 runs in fast succession successfully took the sport away from Eire. Though Fakhar was dismissed within the fifteenth over, giving the hosts a glimmer of hope, Azam Khan joined the fray and contributed an unbeaten 30 off simply 10 deliveries to information Pakistan to victory. The third and ultimate match of the sequence is scheduled to happen in Dublin on Tuesday.
(Inputs from ANI)
