Other than Afghanistan, any nation that has become a major part of international cricket is Ireland. They started this journey somewhere around 2007 and now with some good players and a rise in cricket, it has placed them in a comfortable position.
This effect has made the Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard not a given. Ireland has beaten and holds a good side in beating Pakistan in limited overs cricket especially. When Pakistan meets Ireland, it creates a mega clash to look for. For fans of both sides, every wicket, run, six, four and great effort in fielding matters a lot. It makes them catch the scorecard by watching the game LIVE or opening a LIVE score tracker with written commentary on multiple websites.
Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team: History Between Both Sides
It was the 2007 Cricket World Cup when Pakistan met Ireland in the West Indies. Back then, the team of Pakistan had great players from top to bottom. However, Pakistan did lose to Ireland under the leadership of the great Inzamam-ul-Haq and this loss did hit fans back in Pakistan a lot.
And the defeat also broke the moment of Pakistan to do well in that very World Cup. However, after that, they beat Ireland five times with one game and were not able to move ahead due to rain.
And in Test cricket, both sides have met once with Pakistan winning the game. However, now Ireland is doing bilateral series with top cricket nations. So the chances of both sides meeting have become better.
When it comes to the T20 Cricket, Pakistan and Ireland have faced each other five times. The 1991 Cricket World Cup winners have won four out of five and lost just once.
As Ireland qualifies for T20I and ODI World Cups mostly, the chances of both sides locking horns become better. As the defeat of the 2007 WC still hurts Pakistan fans, hence, it has made this game a must-win for the fans.
Last Game Between Both Sides: Ireland Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The last time when Ireland met Pakistan it was the 2024 T20 World Cup. It was the first time in fact when these sides met at Central Broward Regional Park, Florida, United States.
The pitch was very hard to play for batsmen. Hence, Ireland managed to score 106 runs at the cost of 9 wickets in 20 overs. It was a good effort from the bowlers of Pakistan. But the pitch did help them too. Shaheen Afridi and Imad Wasim took three wickets each and made a great impact. And they got support from Mohammad Amir, who took two crucial wickets. Even Harris Rauff did give just 17 runs in four overs and took a wicket too. So, overall, it was a great performance from the bowling lineup.
For Ireland, Gareth Delaney scored 31 runs in 19 balls and Joshua Little contributed 22 not out in 18 balls and this is why Ireland managed to score 106 runs. The way the top and middle-order failed, Ireland would have not crossed 100 runs.
For Pakistan, Babar Azam scored not out 32 in 34 balls. This helped Pakistan to set the base. And 17 runs each from Mohammad Rizwan and Salim Ayub helped them to win the game by 3 wickets.
For Ireland, Berry McCarthy took three wickets and Curtis Camper managed to take two wickets. It did put pressure on Pakistan. But the target was very low for Pakistan and they did not take the wicket of Babar Azam. And it became the major reason behind Pakistan winning the game in 18.5 overs.
But the worst part for Pakistan was Shaheen Afridi had to score quick 13 runs in five balls and Abbas Afridi had to add 17 runs in 21 deliveries. And they both are bowlers and not one to properly bat. However, having Babar not out until the end made Pakistan win the game. Otherwise, they could have lost the game.
As the game was very close, it made the scorecard between Ireland and Pakistan one to catch.
- Date: 16-June-2024
- Ireland: 106/9 (20)
- Pakistan: 111/7 (18.5)
Pakistan won the game by 3 wickets.
The future of both teams
Ireland is not being relied on those players who did well at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. It tells that they have formed the right pace. Other than Paul Stirling, most of the players are new. It makes still them as an X factor because most of the players are still new. And with the rise of the Indian Premier League and other domestic T20 leagues, the money in cricket has gone to the levels of football. This is also making many parents in Ireland and other parts of the world see cricket as a way to earn sums.
For Pakistan, the disturbance in cricket when it comes to not hosting games in the 2010s at their home and playing all the games in the United Arab Emirates did impact the commercial and other growth of domestic cricket. And it has made them not as good as it could have been. So the players are good. But consistency is lacking. Hence, sometimes they reach even the final of the T20 World Cup, while at other times, they are not able to beat even a new side to the game like the United States at the 2024 T20 World Cup. This is something that the fans of the game do not like. Rest they always aim to win the events and still the bowling of Pakistan is good and when it offers better conditions for fast bowlers, it makes them even better. And the team changing the captains more so makes Pakistan down indeed.
Key Players for Both Teams
Babar Azam is the biggest player Pakistan has. He is being seen as one of the best batsmen of the modern era. Other than him there us key batsmen who make things better. However, in bowing, Shaheen Afridi and others are good and they do things in a better manner. However, the team is to much relied on Shaheen and Babar.
For Ireland, Paul Stirling gets the charge to score runs as an opener or top-order batsman. Gareth Delaney provides them comfort as an all-arounder. And in the bowling, Joshua Little holds the key to lead the side. And these are the three players that Ireland sees as their top players.
However, other players in Ireland and Pakistan are also very good. They make things flow at the right pace.
Conclusion
As Ireland has become a proper Test side now, they have started to play a game here and there with top sides at home or away from home. When teams go to the England series and now they turn towards Ireland from there. It shows the growth of Ireland in cricket. They are not just for playing at the World Cups, but doing well in Test cricket too.
Pakistan is looking to host the ICC Champions Trophy at home in 2025. And this would be a key win for them as they are welcoming major teams in cricket. It brings the nation money and goodwill to again start hosting major events. Hence, the goals are different for both sides, but the aim of stability is crucial for Ireland and Pakistan.
FAQ
Q. Who has a better H2H record in cricket Pakistan or Ireland?
Pakistan holds a better H2H record against Ireland in three formats of cricket.
Q. Has Ireland beaten Pakistan in the Test?
Pakistan and Ireland have faced each other just once in a Test match and in that game, Pakistan won it.
Q. Did Ireland beat Pakistan at the 2007 Cricket World Cup?
Yes, Ireland did win Pakistan at the 2007 Cricket World Cup. And it was a major upset back then.
Q. Do Ireland players play in the Pakistan Super League?
Yes, Ireland players are allowed to play in the PSL.
Also read: Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard
