Pakistan Ends T20 World Cup On A High With Victory Over Ireland
Pakistan salvaged some pride in their final T20 World Cup match by securing a three-wicket victory over Ireland in Lauderhill on Sunday. Both teams were already out of the competition before the match, but Pakistan clearly aimed to finish on a high note as they started aggressively.
Ireland faced a disastrous start, collapsing to 4-3 in just the second over. Shaheen Afridi (3-22) and Imad Wasim (3-8) were instrumental in stifling their opponents. Despite Gareth Delany's effort of 31 off 19 balls, Ireland stumbled to 106-9.
Pakistan responded strongly, racing to 52-2 by the end of the eighth over. Barry McCarthy (3-15) created some tension by taking four wickets in three overs, but Afridi's two sixes in the 19th over ensured Pakistan reached 111-7, clinching the win with seven balls remaining.
Statistical Highlights
This match marked the second instance in the tournament where Pakistan had two bowlers taking three wickets each. Previously, Naseem Shah (3-21) and Haris Rauf (3-21) achieved this feat against India. The match aggregate of 217 is the lowest involving Pakistan and Ireland in T20Is.
Pakistan are left to reflect on their slow start to the tournament, while Ireland finish their T20 World Cup campaign without a single win. Both teams now head home, contemplating their performances and future strategies.
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