Pakistan and Ireland’s women cricket teams are set to clash in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series starting Wednesday, August 6th, at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. This series marks the beginning of a demanding year for the Pakistan women”s side, which includes two white-ball World Cups.
This will be the fifth T20I series between the two countries. The second and third matches are scheduled for August 8th and 10th, respectively, with all games commencing at 4 pm local time. Both squads have previously secured two bilateral T20I series victories each, with Pakistan holding an overall advantage, having triumphed in 15 out of 19 T20I encounters.
Their most recent clash saw Muneeba Ali etch her name in history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to score a T20I century during the ICC T20 World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, leading Pakistan to a resounding 70-run victory.
The Pakistan team arrived in Dublin on August 3rd, fresh from a rigorous 17-day skills camp and a five-day pre-tour camp at the Hanif Muhammad High Performance Centre in Karachi. Twenty-year-old Eyman Fatima is the sole uncapped player in the touring party. Shawaal Zulfiqar has replaced the injured Sadaf Shamas. World number one T20I bowler, Sadia Iqbal, will be aiming to solidify her ranking with commanding displays. Ireland enters the series following comprehensive victories over Zimbabwe women in both T20I and One-Day International series in July.
Pakistan captain, Fatima Sana, expressed confidence ahead of the series, stating, “Our spirits are high as we embark on a busy season. The team has dedicated significant effort to enhance their skills during the Karachi camp, and everyone is eager to perform at their best. We aim to extend our winning streak from the ICC Women”s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in April by claiming this series as well.”
The series schedule includes: the first T20I on August 6th, the second on August 8th, and the final match on August 10th, all at the Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin, starting at 4 pm local time (8 pm Pakistan time).