Ireland women Gave a great performance in Castle Avenue, Pakistan beat women by four wickets A high scoring in another T20i. This nail-a-teeing victory not only displayed Ireland’s growing skills in the smallest format, but also sealed the three-match series 2–0, with a game left, which is a lot for the happiness of the house crowd. The match was a will for competitive cricket, with impressive batting performances from both sides and a dramatic finish.
Pakistan sets a turning total
After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first, in which a commanding total was to be posted. His innings was a collective effort, in which many batsmen made significant contribution to reaching 168 for 6 for 6 in their 20 overs. The initial pair of Muniba Ali and Shaval Zulfikar provided a solid base. Muniba Ali scored 27 runs off 22 balls, hitting 3 fours and one six, setting an aggressive tone quickly. Shawal Zulfikar, while searching for Seema six times, scored 33 runs in 27 delivery.
As the innings moved forward, the middle order capitalized on a strong start. Isan Fatima added a sharp 23 off 16 balls, while Natalia Parvaz increased the scoring rate fast, including 5 fours with 31 runs fast by just 17 balls. Finally, Sana Fatima scored a significant 23 runs with 23 runs out of 16 delivery, ensuring that Pakistan ended with a competitive clan.
For Ireland, the bowling attempt was challenging against Pakistan’s aggressive batsmen. Although the spin pair of Kara Murray and Lara McBrid were standing out, each took 2 important wickets while managing a check at the scoring rate in the stages. Orla Prendergast also contributed to one wicket, but overall, it was a difficult day for the Irish bowlers, with Jane Maguire, Awa Canning, and Arleen Kelly wickets.
Ireland’s flexible chase and Rebecca Stockel match winner knock
Chasing a challenging target of 169, Ireland specifically demonstrated remarkable composition and power-touching in the overs of death. The innings began with Gabby Lewis scoring 21 runs off 22 balls, with a stable opening. However, it was the in-form Orala presentation, who had really set tone to pursue with an extraordinary half-century. He scored 51 runs in just 34 delivery, with his ability to combine aggression with calculated strokes, which hit 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Despite losing Lia Paul cheaply and skipper Laura Delney scored a solid knock of 42 runs off 34 balls, Ireland found himself in a tight place in the last few overs, requiring a significant number of runs. It was when Rebecca Stockel A sensational, stepped to give the match -winning performance. Under immense pressure, Stockel exposed a magnitude of borders, scoring 34 not out of 16 balls including 4 fours. His banging innings completely changed the color of the game, taking the speed away from Pakistan.
The dramatic conclusion saw that Jane Maguire hit six to sixes from the final ball of the match, sealed for Ireland with four wickets. For Pakistan, Ramin Shamim was a bowlers’ pick, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs. However, despite the efforts of Sana Fatima and Sadia Iqbal, who took one wicket each, the rest of the bowling attack fought to include Ireland’s allegation, especially towards the end.
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Stockel’s fearless and impressive batting earned him a well -worthy player for the match award.
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– Womencrick.com (@WOMENCRICKETH) August 9, 2025
This victory not only protects the series for Ireland, but also highlights their ability to demonstrate under pressure against increasing confidence and strong international opposition. Both teams will now be ready for the third and final T20I, which will be played at the same place on Sunday, August 10.
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