Afridis Bowling And Rizwan Azams Batting Lead Pakistan To Victory

Pakistan Beat Ireland in Thrilling T20 World Cup Encounter

Afridi's Bowling and Rizwan, Azam's Batting Lead Pakistan to Victory

Pakistan emerged victorious in a nail-biting T20 World Cup match against Ireland in Dublin on May 10, 2024. Shaheen Shah Afridi's imperious bowling spell and quick half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam propelled Pakistan to a three-wicket win.

Afridi's Dominance

Afridi was the star of the show for Pakistan with the ball. The left-arm pacer ripped through Ireland's top order, claiming four wickets for just 16 runs in his four overs. His accurate bowling and variations left Irish batters clueless.

Rizwan and Azam's Contributions

After Afridi's heroics, Rizwan and Azam ensured Pakistan chased down the target of 107 with seven balls to spare. Rizwan scored a steady 52 off 39 balls, while Azam played a more aggressive knock of 39 off 28 deliveries. Their quick starts provided Pakistan with the platform they needed.

Ireland's Collapse

Ireland's batting performance was disappointing, as they slumped to 32-6 in the Powerplay. Their top-order batters failed to adjust to Afridi's swing and pace. However, a middle-order fightback led by Mark Adair, who scored an unbeaten 33, helped Ireland reach 106-9.

Pakistan's victory in this match gives them a crucial boost in the T20 World Cup standings. They will next face New Zealand on May 12, while Ireland will take on Sri Lanka on the same day.