PAK vs IRE 1st T20I Highlights: Ireland stun Pakistan by 5-wicket win in last-over thriller

PAK vs IRE: Ireland beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

One leg bye and Ireland have scripted a historic 5-wicket victory over Pakistan and take a 1-0 lead. The Irish side had defeated Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2007. They have now defeated Pakistan just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The two teams are in the same group alongside Indian, USA and Canada. This is Ireland's first victory over Pakistan since their famous win at Kingston in March 2007. They will be eyeing for a series win on Sunday.

On the flip side, this is another bad news for Pakistan, who had to settle for a draw in their home T20I series against New Zealand last month. Babar Azam is back as Pakistan captain, but it hasn't been an easy return to him in the position. Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten is yet to join the team as he is with GT in IPL 2024. Loads of work to do for Pakistan in the coming days.

In April - Pakistan lost 2 T20I vs New Zealand B team.

In May - Pakistan lost vs Ireland.

In June - Pakistan will be playing in the T20I World Cup. pic.twitter.com/v2cyNkIo7j

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 10, 2024

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Scores levelled

Ireland on cusp of historic win. one needed off two after a four from campher towards backward square leg.

PAK vs IRE Live: 5 needed off three

Hit towards long-on and the Irish batters take a double before Shaheen's throw towards the keeper.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Four!

Campher plays another shot behind the keeper for a four. All hopes on Abbas now.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 11 needed off six balls

A first-ball boundary from Campher and then a single. Ireland: 172/5 need 11 off the final six deliveries now. Campher reverse-scooped Shaheen for a four on the first delivery. This is a proper thriller.

PAK vs IRE LIve Score: Shaheen castles Balbarnie

WICKET! 'The Eagle' - Shaheen Afridi strikes. Balbirnie missed a full toss and it clean the stumps. He departs for a heroic 77 off 55, can not believe his luck, has his head down.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 19 runs needed off 2 overs

Delany plays the final delivery of the 18th over from Naseem Shah through cover and mid off for a four. Iftikhar once again made a fielding error in the previous delivery as Ireland stole a double. 11 from the over and asking rate below 10 now. IRE: 164/4 in 18 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 30 runs needed off 3 overs

A six by Balbirnie on the fifth ball of the 17th over. It was a slower short ball and the batter had all the time in the world to send it flying over midwicket. 10 from Abbas' third over. IRE: 153/4 in 17 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Dockrell gone for 24 off 12

Crucial breakthrough for Pakistan in the context of the game. A slower delivery from Abbas deceives Dockrell as ends up giving a catch to Fakhar Zaman at cover. IRE: 143/4 in 16.1 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Ireland need 40 runs from 4 overs

The Pakistan vs Ireland first T20I poised for a thrilling finish. 40 runs needed off the last four overs after a six-run over from Naseem Shah. IRE: 143/3 in 16 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 9 runs in 15th over

Another good nine runs for Ireland in the 15th ove from Shaheen Afridi. Third delivery was a full toss and Dockrell made no mistake in guiding it towards deep square leg. IRE: 137/3 in 15 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Dockrell rips apart Shadab

23 runs from the 4th over from Shadab Khan. He finishes for 0/54. Dockrell ripped apart the leg-spinner by hitting two sixes and four. Balbirnie also hit a boundary on the second delivery. Both the sixes towards long-on. Iftikhar Ahmed grabbed a catch on the final delivery, but stepped on the boundary rope. IRE: 128/3 in 14 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Tector departs

Imad Wasim strikes to give the much-needed breathrough to Pakistan. Tector was going for a sweep but ended up top-edging the delivery. Shaheen Afridi ran in from deep midwicket to grab the catch. Tector departs for 36 off 27. IRE: 105/3 in 13 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Four for Tector

A reverse-sweep for four by Tector on the fifth delivery of the 12th over from Shadab, and then a single to bring up Ireland's 100. Tector is batting on 33 off 23. IRE: 100/2 in 12 overs.

IRE vs PAK Live Score: Balbirnie hits 36-ball fifty

A single on the first ball of the 12th over from Shadab Khan as Balbirnie completes a 36-ball fifty. He has put Ireland in a stong position.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Balbirnie hammers Shadab

Final ball of the 10th over, and Balbirnie gets down on his knee and muscles it for a six over deep mid-wicket. Balbirnie moves to 44. IRE: 84/2 in 10 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Tector shows class

A bit short from Abbas Afridi and Harry Tector pulls it flat towards midwicket.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 11 from Imad's first over

11 runs from the first over of Imad Wasim. Balbirnie Swept the last ball over short fine leg fielder for a four. The batter earlier cut a delivery through left of point fielder for a boundary. IRE: 63/2 in 8 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: 50 up for Ireland in the 7th over

Balbirnie guides a full toss towards midwicket boundary for a four as Irelans bring up thier 50 runs in the seventh over. Shadab Khan gives away nine runs in his first over. IRE: 52/2 in 7 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Naseem leak 10 runs in 6th over

Ireland collect 43/2 in powerplay. Two boundaries in the sixth over from Naseem Shah. Tector pulled the third delivery for a four towards deep square leg, and then Balbirnie hit one over cover-point for another boundary on the final delivery. IRE: 43/2 in six overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Abbas Afridi strikes

Lorcan Tucker departs for 4. It was a full delivery from Abbas Afridi as Tucker whipped it towards fine leg where Fakhar Zaman took a regulation catch. IRE: 28/2 in 4.3 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Four for Tucker

Lorcan Tucker opens his account with a four off Shaheen on the fourth ball of the third over. Beautiful flow of the hand for a sublime four through cover point. IRE: 19/1 in 3 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Updates: Stirling gone

Paul Striling departs for 8 off 5 as Naseem Shah gives Pakistan their first breakthrough. A soft dismissal. Striling played the ball straight into the hands of Babar Azam at mid-off. IRE: 14/1 in 1.5 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Stirling punishes Pakistan

Striling dropped by Zaman at cover-point and Stirling then punishes Pakistan with a six of Naseem Shah over extra cover. That shot from Irish captain was majestic!

PAK vs IRE: Ireland 4/0 in 1 over

A bounday on the fifth ball of the 1st over from Shaheen. Balbirnie timed the ball through point and cover fielder for a four. IRE: 4/0 in 1 over.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Pakistan finish at 182/6

Singles on the last two balls as Pakistan finish at 182/6. Iftikhar Ahmed remains unbeaten on 37 off 15. Ireland will need 183 to win a take a 1-0 lead. They have given major scares to travelling teams includin India in the past. Exciting second-half coming up. We will be back in a while.

A good effort on the field for Ireland with Young being the pick of our bowlers (2-27).

Ireland need 183 to win the first Floki T20I game.

▪️ Pakistan 182-6 (20 overs)

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— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) May 10, 2024

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Iftikhar goes wild in 20th over

6,4,6 on the three legal deliveries as Iftikhar takes Pakistan to 180 with three balls to spare. What a cameo from the right-hander! The second six, a massive one over square leg.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Shaheen goes big

Two sixes from Shaheen Afridi in the 19th over takes Pakistan past 160. Four dots, and then two sixes in the 19th over from McCarthy. The first six over long-off, and then a six over midwicket on the last ball. PAK: 163/6 in 19 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Zaman departs for 20

20 off 18 for Zaman as he departs on the fifth ball of the 18th over. Full delivery from Mark Adair who took the pace off. Zaman played the ball towards long-off where McCarthy made a forward dive to complete a brilliant low catch. PAK: 151/6 in 18 overs.

PAK vs IRE Live Score: Iftikhar Ahmed makes his move

A six, and then a four by Iftikhar Ahmed in the 18th over from Mark Adair. The six pumped over deep point and then played the ball late towards third-man boundary.