Paul Stirling-led Ireland will look to exact revenge following their opening match loss against Babar Azam-led Pakistan at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. They’re also hoping to continue their winning momentum.
Pakistan will need to overcome Ireland by an emphatic margin in order to raise their Net Run Rate (NRR) and qualify for the Super 8 stage competition. Here we will discuss the high lights of Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline.
1. Test Matches
Ireland made their Test debut against Pakistan at The Village, Malahide in a one-off match. Although Ireland ultimately lost, their performance in their maiden Test match was impressive and widely lauded by Pakistan’s visiting side. Kevin O’Brien scored Ireland’s maiden hundred of any kind during a Test match and was later honored as man of the match.
Ed Joyce and Tim Murtagh led Ireland’s bowlers in taking six wickets during this Test match against Pakistan. Unfortunately, however, Ireland’s batsmen failed to make an impressionful showing as their team was dismissed for only 218 runs; Ireland had earlier defeated Pakistan in group stage of World Cup competition.
Both teams will face off in their final fixture for their respective groups on Sunday. Both have already won two matches each, so a win for Pakistan would help restore some pride after its poor start to competition.
Ireland captain Paul Stirling warned his side ahead of the match against Pakistan to prepare themselves for a difficult contest against an experienced and talented Pakistan squad. Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, and Gareth Delany all feature among Ireland’s ranks.
Ireland cricket team boasts some of the biggest names, so they should deliver an impressive performance against Pakistan. After an inauspicious start to their tournament campaign, Ireland have steadily improved and can now be considered serious contenders for quarter-final spots. Pakistan will need to step up their game if they want to advance past pool stages – they have much work ahead if they wish to reach semifinals of tournament. Both sides should put on an exciting match on the field so don’t miss this key match up and tune in live for all the action!
2. T20Is
After an extended lull in play between Ireland and Pakistan, they are set to compete in a T20I series starting May 10 at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin. Both sides have announced their squads and captains – Babar Azam leading Pakistan while Paul Stirling leads Ireland.
Ireland is comprised of both experienced and young players. It features an outstanding batting line-up led by Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector as well as an exceptional bowling unit that boasts both pace bowlers and spinners.
Ireland batsmen eventually managed to score an impressive total of 183 runs in 20 overs despite an initial slow start, while Pakistan were only able to manage 153 for five wickets lost – meaning Babar Azam’s team must beat Ireland soon in order to increase their net run rate or they will face elimination from Group Stage play.
Ireland stands a strong chance of qualifying for the Super Eights tournament. They currently stand third in their pool with an excellent net run rate, higher than Nepal and Sri Lanka at the bottom. Furthermore, their next two matches against Bangladesh and Netherlands could prove crucial to reaching that mark.
Ireland must score more goals against Bangladesh than their opponent and hope India lose their match with Canada; similarly for their matchup against the Dutch; victory would secure them a top four finish and could possibly put them second overall in their group depending on results elsewhere.
3. ODIs
Ireland and Pakistan will reunite in T20 Internationals (Twenty-20 Internationals) since 2009. Their inaugural T20I takes place this Friday at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin and marks their last chance to increase their Net Run Rate (NRR) and qualify for playoffs.
Ireland are currently second in their group with an uninspiring net run rate (NRR) but can improve it by beating Pakistan and hoping Bangladesh slip up against Sri Lanka to push themselves higher in the table. Meanwhile, Pakistan will look to rebound after suffering an embarrassment against South Africa last time out.
Pakistan and Ireland both possess impressive records against each other in one-day internationals (ODIs), winning their last three ODI matches against each other with both sides ultimately coming away victorious in Belfast in 2022 after an exciting 3-2 win for Pakistan.
Irish teams have not yet won any games at this year’s World Cup and a loss against Pakistan on Sunday would spell early elimination from competition. Meanwhile, Pakistan still have an opportunity to advance after suffering defeat against India and Canada during their opening two games.
Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling will open for Ireland against Pakistan, with Shaheen Afridi bowling the new ball and beginning his spell with full deliveries that were driven hard by Balbirnie at cover for a dot ball, before bowling another full delivery which Stirling cut to the on side for four runs off it. Harry Tector then hit six over long-on on his final delivery to set Ireland’s chase off on an upbeat note.
4. T20I Series
Pakistan cricket team will look to salvage some dignity when they face Ireland in their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign final match in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday 16th June. Both sides have already been eliminated from contention so it will serve only as an exhibition match between two beaten sides.
Pakistan will rely heavily on Mohammad Amir and Haris Rauf if they hope to defeat Ireland, however Amir’s visa issues have yet to be resolved and so he may miss the series altogether.
Irish soccer will receive a significant boost with Paul Stirling returning after an injury layoff to their national squad. Additionally, Ed Joyce, Tyrone Kane and Kevin O’Brien will join as newcomers to bolster the Irish squad.
Ireland won the toss and elected to bat first, beginning their innings with Andrew Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker making key contributions at the top. Together they put on an incredible 102-run partnership before Balbirnie was caught in the deep for 35 runs before Tucker just missed reaching his maiden T20I century by being caught at long-on for 107 off 101 balls.
Pakistan’s batting struggled throughout their innings as they lost wickets frequently to leave them struggling on 182-6. Barry McCarthy ran out Shadab Khan early and Mark Adair then struck twice to leave them reeling; Mohammad Azam and Saim Ayub worked hard with their lower order batsmen to secure an respectable total scoreboard total for Pakistan.
Ireland responded quickly in their reply with Peter Chase and Gary Wilson opening up with an unbroken stand of 52 that saw Mohammad Amir dismiss Chase for 34. With several quick wickets falling thereafter, Ireland lost steam quickly as Azam reached his half century and secured Ireland a victory 1-0 over India. All matches will be broadcast live via Fancode India.