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IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I: Babar, Rizwan star as Pakistan bring down Ireland

Wednesday, 15-May-2024, 04:31 AM
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Bouncing back strongly, Pakistan thumped Ireland by six wickets in the third and final T20I on Tuesday at Clontarf Cricket Club to seal the series 2-1. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan emerged with outstanding performances, scoring (75) and (56) respectively to lead the side to a vital win. 

Ireland, after being asked to bat, posted an impressive total of 178/7 in (20) overs with the help of Lorcan Tucker, who put on a great show, whacking (73) runs that helped the side release some pressure. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi was at his best, returning with three wickets while only leaking (14) runs from his four overs. 

Other players to make their impact for Ireland were Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector, cracking (35) and (30) respectively. Pakistan, chasing the target, lost Saim Ayub early on, but brilliant due of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan kept the team on top with their greatly impressive innings.  

 

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