After a thrilling win in the series opener, Ireland Women will aim to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on Pakistan Women in the second encounter. The match is set to take place in Belfast, where the third and final match will also be played.
Ireland Women stunned the visitors in the first T20I, securing an 11-run victory. Despite posting a modest total, their bowlers held their nerves under pressure, with Orla Prendergast and Jane Maguire playing key roles in defending the target. With momentum on their side, Ireland will be keen to carry their form forward and clinch a historic series win at home.
For Pakistan Women, the first game was a missed opportunity. Despite restricting Ireland to a chaseable score, their batters failed to fire collectively. The visitors will be determined to bounce back and level the series, with experienced players like Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali expected to step up in this must-win clash.
IRE-W vs PAK-W, T20I Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 20 | Ireland won: 05 | Pakistan won: 15 | No Results: 00
IRE-W vs PAK-W Match Details:
- Date and Time: August 8, 8:30 PM IST / 3:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM local
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report:
The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast typically provides early assistance to seamers, especially in the initial overs, benefiting fast bowlers. As the game progresses, the surface tends to settle with consistent bounce, making batting easier for set players. Teams have found success both while batting first and chasing, so the decision at the toss often hinges on weather conditions and team composition.
IRE-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Hunter, Muneeba Ali
- Batter: Gaby Lewis
- All-rounders: Diana Baig, Orla Prendergast, Fatima Sana
- Bowlers: Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Cara Murray, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire
IRE-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Fatima Sana (c), Orla Prendergast (vc)
- Choice 2: Gaby Lewis (c), Diana Baig (vc)
IRE-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Gull Feroza, Eyman Fatima, Leah Paul, Laura Delany
IRE-W vs PAK-W Dream11 team for today’s match (August 8, 3:00 PM GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Najiha Alvi, Waheeda Akhtar
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Lara McBride, Coulter Reilly, Freya Sargent, Louise Little
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.