Pakistan concluded their T20 World Cup campaign positively despite failing to advance to the Super 8s. In their last group stage match against Ireland in Lauderhill, Pakistan achieved a three-wicket victory while chasing a target of 107. Babar Azam led the charge with an unbeaten 32 off 34 balls, steering his team to 111/7 in 18.5 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi played a crucial role in the late overs with an unbeaten 13 off five balls, including two sixes in the 19th over, securing the win.
Pakistan’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved effective as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir dominated the powerplay, restricting Ireland. Haris Rauf and Imad Wasim also contributed with key wickets, with Imad bagging three and Shaheen taking three wickets while Amir claimed two. Barry McCarthy and Curtis Campher were notable for Ireland, taking three and two wickets, respectively.
Despite missing out on further advancement, Pakistan finished their tournament with a strong performance, showcasing their resilience and skill in the final match against Ireland.
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