Rizwan-Fakhar saves Pakistan’s honor, defeats Ireland in second match

New Delhi. Pakistan has saved its honor in the ‘do-die’ match. Pakistan leveled the 3-match T20 series 1-1 after winning the second T20 match against Ireland. In the match played in Dublin, Pakistan lost both their openers for a total score of 13 runs. Captain Babar Azam also failed to open the account while young opener Sam Ayub also returned to the pavilion cheaply. Wicketkeepers Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman played brilliant innings in difficult times to take the team and level the series. It was very important for Pakistan to win this match. While Ireland lost despite making a big score. The host team made the highest score on this ground.

Chasing the target of 188 runs given by Ireland, the Pakistan team (PAK vs IRE) scored 195 runs for 3 wickets in 16.5 overs. For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan played an unbeaten innings of 75 runs from 46 balls with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes, while Fakhar Zaman scored 78 runs from 40 balls with the help of 6 fours and 6 sixes. Rizwan and Fakhar shared a record partnership of 140 runs for the third wicket. After this, wicketkeeper Azam Khan scored an unbeaten 30 runs in 10 balls at a strike rate of 300 and gave Pakistan a great victory. Azam Khan hit 4 sixes and a four.

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Ireland scored 193 runs for 7 wickets
Before batting first, Ireland scored 193 runs for 7 wickets. Lorcan Tucker played the highest innings of 51 runs for hosts Ireland. Harry Tector was dismissed with 32 runs while Kurtis Kemper contributed 22 runs. Gareth Delaney returned unbeaten with 28 off 10 balls. Captain Paul Stirling contributed 11 runs. Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi took 3 wickets while Abbas Afridi took 2 wickets from Pakistan.

The third T20 will be played on May 14
The third and final T20 match between Pakistan and Ireland will be played on May 14. The third T20 is now crucial. The series will be named after the team that wins the third T20 match. Pakistan team will want to travel to England with a boost of morale after winning the last match. Pakistan will face England in a 4-match T20 series at home from May 22.

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