Ireland vs Pakistan, PAK in IRE, 3 T20Is, 2024 Full score card

SIX! That will do. Full and outside off. Khan slogs it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs back and takes but in process touches the ropes behind. Pakistan clinch the series.

SIX! A length ball, around off, Khan goes back and flat bats it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Pure power.

Wide! A bumper on middle, Khan sits under it.

On a length and outside off, Khan punches it but to cover.

On middle, Wasim tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Imad Wasim walks in now.

OUT! Another one goes. This is very full and on middle, Ahmed hits it high but not long enough as the fielder at long on takes a simple catch. Just 12 runs needed now.

Length and outside off, Ahmed dabs it to short third man.

FOUR! Pakistan doesn't want to waste any time. Shorter and on middle, Azam pulls it through mid-wcket and races to the fence.

Length and outside off, Ahmed punches it through covers for a single.

FOUR! Off the mark in style. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a boundary.

Iftikhar Ahmed is the new man in.

OUT! TAKEN! Both the set batters are gone. Are we in for some twist? Short in length and on off. Babar pulls it but goes straight in the hands of Curtis Campher at long on.

Short in length and outside off, Babar swings and misses.

Wide! Well wide of off, shorter and Babar leaves it alone.

Short in length and on off, Khan pulls it to deep square leg. The fielder comes in and dives but fails to hold on.

Full and on  middle, Khan plays it to mid on for a single.

Azam Khan walks in now.

OUT! BOWLED! Rizwan goes. A bit too late for Ireland unfortunately but they do have something to cheer. Rizwan walks across and shows his stumps, this is full and on middle, Rizwan misses his sweep and it crashes the stumps.

On middle, Azam works it to long off for a single.

A length ball, around off, Azam steps across to whip it away but misses.

Wide! Length and well wide of off. Azam slashes and misses.

Length ball, outside off, Azam swings and misses.

FOUR! More runs! 150 up! Shorter and on off, Azam gets tal and knocks it through point for a boundary.

Short again but just one as Azam pulls it to square leg.

SIX! Fourth in the over. A bit too short and on middle, Azam pulls it over square leg for a biggie.

A length ball, outside off, Azam cuts it to point.

SIX! Azam suddenly overtakes Rizwan here. Pakistan look in hurry now. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled over square leg for a biggie.

SIX! Similar to the last one. On middle, full and Azam hammers it over long on for a maximum.

SIX! HAMMERED! Fuller and on off, Azam slogs it over long on for a biggie. Fifty for Babar Azam as well.

Outside off, this is cut through point for a single.

A length ball, outside off, Azam slaps but to cover.

Length and on off, Azam plays it to mid off.

Shorter and outside off, Azam slashes it to deep point for a couple.

Full and on middle, this is blocked out.

Shorter and on middle, Rizwan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

FIVE WIDES! A couple of good overs but this releases the pressure. Well wide of off. Rizwan leaves. The keeper fumbles and it rolls down to the fence.

Fine over from George Dockrell! Full and on middle, Azam blocks it out.

A single now as Rizwan works it to covers.

On middle, this is played to square leg for one.

TWO MORE! Tossed up on middle, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a couple more.

Full and outside off, Rizwan knocks it to point for one.

Tossed up, outside off. Rizwan steps across to sweep but completely misses it.

A length ball, outside off. Azam looks to cut but misses.

Wide! Well outside off once again. Azam leaves it alone.

Wide! Length and well wide of off. Azam lets it go.

FOUR! One of the best to play this shot. Fuller and outside off, Azam drives it through covers and beats the fielder as well.

Outside off, Rizwan plays it to deep point for one.

Bangs it short and on off, Azam pulls it to long on for a single.

FOUR! Classic from Azam. Pitched up, outside off and Azam creams it through covers for a boundary. 100 up as well.

SIX! Clean from Azam! Too full and on middle, Azam skips down and tonks it over long on for a biggie.

A dot to end! 11 runs off it. Just outside off, Rizwan lets it go.

Shorter and outside off, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Misfield and four! Length and outside off. Azam hits it over to deep cover. The fielder gets forward but makes a meal of it. A boundary.

Full and on middle, Rizwan plays it to long on for one.

Wide! Flat and well wide of off. Rizwan lets it go.

On a length and on middle, Rizwan tucks it through mid-wicket for two more. Fifty for Rizwan. A fine knock so far from him. Needs to continue.

Outside off, Rizwan drags it to mid-wicket and takes a couple easily.

No boundary in the last two overs. A small win for Ireland here. Length and outside off, this is chopped to point for one.

Shorter and on off, Azam pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Full and on middle, Rizwan pushes it to long on for one.

On off, fuller and looks like a back of the hand delivery. Rizwan looks to push but misses.

Short in length and outside off. Rizwan dabs it to short third man.

Too full and on middle, Azam turns it to square leg for one more.

Fuller and on middle, Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for one. Six singles off the over. Spinners are crucial in this game.

Tossed up on middle, Rizwan nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller and outside off, Azam plays it to covers for one more.

On middle, Rizwan sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Flat and outside off, Azam cuts it through point for a single.

One more run as Rizwan works it to square leg.

Outside off, Rizwan taps it through point for a single.

Shorter and outside off, Azam cuts it to deep point for a single.

FOUR! Another one. This time cut away. Outside off, Azam cuts it through point for a boundary. Pakistan in a strong position.

FOUR! Just past the fielder! On off on a length. Azam crunches it to the right of mid off who dives but to no avail.

On a length and on off, Rizwan punches it to point for a single.

Short in length and on off. Rizwan keeps it out.

Fuller ball on middle. Rizwan eases it to mid on for a single.

On middle, Azam plays it to mid-wicket for a single.

A length ball on off, Rizwan works it to point for a single.

Too full and on middle, Azam turns it to deep square leg for one.

On middle, this is clipped to square leg for a single.

FOUR! Driven away! Too full and wide of off. Rizwan strokes it through covers this time and finds the fence.

Around off, Rizwan pushes it to covers for a single.

A length ball, outside off, Rizwan looks to push at it but misses.

FOUR! 50 up! Craig Young under pressure. On middle, fuller and Rizwan whacks it through square leg, through the carpet for four.

SIX! Rizwan dealing in boundaries, biggies actually. Fuller and slanting on the pads. Rizwan whacks it over square leg for a biggie.

SIX! BANG! Short in length and on off, Rizwan goes back and pulls it over square leg for a biggie.

Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.

15 runs of the over. On a length and outside off. Rizwan knocks it to point.

Outside off, Rizwan punches it to cover.

FOUR! Streaky! Short in length and outside  off, Rizwan looks to cut bit bottom edges it past the keeper for a boundary.

FOUR! Flicked away! Length and on middle, Rizwan turns it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

SIX! That's huge! Pakistan needed that one. Full and on middle, Rizwan skips down and tonks it over long on for a massive biggie.

On middle, Azam tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Wonderful over by Adair. Length and outside off, Azam knocks it to covers for a single.

Full and on middle, Azam plays it back to the bowller.

A length ball, outside off and shapes away late. Azam looks to punch but misses.

Wide! Well outside off, Azam lets it go.

OUT! TAKEN! Mistimed completely. Fuller and on middle, Ayub looks to heave but top edges it high and to short third man. Was in the air for a long time but George Dockrell holds onto it well.

Too full and on middle, Rizwan eases it to mid on for a single.

Fuller ball on off, Rizwan keeps it out.

FOUR! Connects well. A length ball, outside off, Ayub makes room and hits it over covers for a boundary.

That's a ripper. On a length and on off. Ayub looks to flick but misses and it whizzes past the edge.

A length ball, outside off. Ayub uses his feet and swings but mistimes it over covers. It falls safely for two runs.

FOUR! Easy pickings. Shorter and on middle, Ayub pulls it to square leg for a boundary.

Fuller ball, outside off, Rizwan pushes it to covers for a single.

A length ball on middle, Rizwan defends it out.

Graham Hume to bowl from the other end.

Excellent fielding. A length ball on middle, Ayub turns it to mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his right and stops, throws at the bowler's end where Rizwan had to rush back.

Another dot. A length ball, outside off, Ayub knocks it to point now.

This is full and on middle, Ayub clips it to mid-wicket.

A length ball, outside off, Ayub slashes and misses.

On a length and outside off. Ayub leaves it alone.

FOUR! Pakistan are underway! Bangs it short and on middle, Ayub pulls it to deep fine leg for a boundary.

TWO TO END! On a length and on off. Hume whacks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. The throw comes in to Azam Khan who though fails to hit the target from inches away.

Too full and on middle, Tector whips it to deep mid-wicket for one.

On middle, fuller and Hume plays it to long on for one. What can Tector do in the final two balls?

Wide! Fullish delivery, outside off. Hume fails to dig it out well.

FOUR! Crucial! A length ball on middle, Hume hammers it back past Amir and to long on for a boundary.

Leg bye! Fuller and slanting on the pads, Tector misses his clip and it rolls to square leg for one.

A length ball, outside off, Hume plays it to deep cover for one.

Just one. Tector off the strike for the final over. Just what Pakistan wanted. On middle, this is hit to long on for one.

Outside off, Tector slaps it to deep cover for a single. Almost a free hit for Hume here.

Too full and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket for one. A direct-hit at the bowler's end and Hume was definetly a goner.

OUT! GONE! Still Tector is on the other side. A length ball, outside off. Adair looks to cut but outside edges it to short third man where Amir takes a sitter.

Not easy against Shaheen Afridi though. A length ball, outside off, Adair looks to push but misses.

On a length and outside off, Adair slashes his blade and misses. He needs to get off the strike.

FOUR! 12 runs and a wicket off it. Shorter and down leg. Tector helps it on its way to fine leg for four.

Two runs now as Tector plays it to deep mid-wicket.

FOUR! Shorter and outside off, Tector cuts it through backward point for a boundary. It's very important for Tector to hang around till the end.

Fuller ball on middle, this is lofted down to long on for a single.

Mark Adair walks in next.

OUT! TAKEN! Curtis Campher goes without troubling much. Very full and outside off, Campher tries to scoop it over but toe ends it to short third man where Shaheen Afridi takes it.

A length ball, outside off. Tector cuts it to deep point for a single.

Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.

Length ball, on off. Tector cuts it to point.

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for one.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! The last three overs have been just superb from Pakistan! Short in length and outside off. George Dockrell just chips it over and to cover. No one there but Mohammad Amir was quick to rush across and take it.

Missed out on this one. A gentle full toss, outside off. George Dockrell swings and misses.

Too full and on off, Tector pushes it to long off for a single. 150 up now.

Wide! Bangs it short this time bit down leg. Wided again.

Wide! Well outside off, Tector swings and misses.

SIX! BANG! A bit short and on middle, George Dockrell slogs it over square leg for a biggie.

Should have been taken! Floated full and on middle, Tector hits it hard and to long on. The fielder runs in and dives but fails to hold on.

Leg bye! Bowls it full and on the pads, George Dockrell fails to flick and it rolls to point for one.

Wide! Sees George Dockrell make room and Wasim bowls it well wide of off. Wided.

Imad Wasim has shifted the momentum towards his side. On off, George Dockrell keeps it out.

Tossed up on middle, George Dockrell goes back and blocks.

Tossed up on middle, Tector tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

On middle, this is blocked out.

George Dockrell walks in next.

OUT! TAKEN! Two really good overs from Pakistan! Two wickets in it. A full ball on middle, Rock makes room and tries to swing across but fails to middle it. Babar Azam runs to his right from long on and takes it.

Full and on middle, Tector tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Around off, Rock pushes it to covers for a single.

A length ball,  outside off, Rock looks to push at it but misses it.

Shorter and on middle, Rock pulls it to square leg.

Full and on off, this is pushed to long off for a single.

Flat and outside off. Rock dabs it through third man for a couple of runs.

Neil Rock is the new man in.

OUT! GONE! Lorcan Tucker goes after an excellent innings. Floated, outside off. Lorcan Tucker hits it hard but not far enough. Saim Ayub at long off holds onto it very close to the ropes.

Tossed up on middle, Tector works it to long on for one.

On middle, Lorcan Tucker hits it to long on for a single.

Outside off, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Hat tricks of boundaries. Lorcan Tucker is on a roll. Shorter and on middle, Lorcan Tucker pulls it to deep square leg and finds the fence.

FOUR! That is a proper hit. Length and outside off. Lorcan Tucker crunches it through covers for four runs.

FOUR! This is full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker looks to paddle scoop it but miscues it to third man. The fielder runs across but overruns to conede yet another boundary.

Outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.

A huge appeal but there was no bat on it. Short of a length and on middle, Tector looks to punch it straight but gets beaten on the inside edge and it goes to the keeper.

Bye! A length ball, outside off, slower and Lorcan Tucker looks to push but misses. It bounces in front of the keeper and rolls past him for one.

Bye! Tossed up, outside off. Lorcan Tucker looks to cut but misses and the keeper fumbles to collect it.

On middle, this is blocked out.

FOUR! Flighted full and outside off, Lorcan Tucker smashes it to long off. Shaheen Afridi runs to his right but misjudges the flight of the ball. It rolls past him for four.

A single now as Tector works it to point.

Sharp running. On middle, Tector flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Too full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Imad Wasim to bowl now.

SIX! Off the mark in style. A length ball on middle, Tector heaves it over deep square leg for a biggie.

Harry Tector walks in next.

OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch by Rizwan. A length ball, outside off. Balbirnie slices his heave to deep point. Mohammad Rizwan runs in from deep and to his right, dives forward and to complete the catch.

A length ball, outside off, Balbirnie knocks it to cover.

Very full and wide of off. Balbirnie shuffles across to paddle but miscues it to covers.

On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for a single. 100 up for Ireland.

FOUR! Boundaries keep on coming. Bangs it short and on middle, Lorcan Tucker looks to pull but top edges it behind the keeper for a boundary.

Lorcan Tucker is definitely loving life as a captain. Fifty for him. Outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single. He'll hope to convert into a big one.

FOUR! Third in the over. Easy pickings. Full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary.

Tossed up on middle, Lorcan Tucker blocks.

Bowls it quicker and on middle, Lorcan Tucker keeps it out.

FOUR! Two in two! Flighted full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker skips down and smashes it to long on for a boundary.

FOUR! Not the best of deliveries. On the pads and Lorcan Tucker sweeps it behind square leg for a boundary.

Another single to end the over as this is hit to deep cover.

Outside off, Balbirnie hits it to sweeper cover for one.

Top nut from Abbas! Short in length and on off. Balbirnie is late as he looks to defend this one.

SIX! Balbirnie is timing so well. Short stuff on middle, Balbirnie gets tall and pulls it over square leg for a biggie. 11 runs already of the over.

On off, Lorcan Tucker plays it to covers for one.

FOUR! On a length and on off. Lorcan Tucker looks to flick but gets a leading edge and it lobs just over the man at backward point and rolls away to the fence.

Tidy start by Ayub! Fuller and outside off, Balbirnie knocks it to cover.

On middle, this is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Floated full and on middle, Lorcan Tucker smashes it right back to Ayub who gets low to his right but just gets hand on it. It rolls to mid-wicket for two.

Tossed up on off, Balbirnie pushes it to covers for a single.

On middle, Balbirnie blocks.

Leg bye!Was that a chance? Flat and on the pads. Lorcan Tucker misses his flick as he skips down and it rolls just wide of the keeper. They do take a single. The pads helps Tucker here.

14 runs then. Ireland going strong here. On the pads, this is clipped to square leg for one.

FOUR! 13 runs so far. Short in length and on middle, Lorcan Tucker pulls it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

On middle, this is punched to point for a single.

SIX! Nice idea and executes it brilliantly as well. .Full and on off, Balbirnie shuffles across and paddles it over fine leg for a maximum.

Quick single! A length ball on off. Lorcan Tucker hits it in front of covers and calls for a quick single.

This is full and on middle, Balbirnie pushes it to long off for a single.

FOUR! Really smart from the skipper. 50 up as well. A length ball, outside off. Lorcan Tucker plays at the last moment past short third man for a boundary.

A length ball on off, Balbirnie knocks it to point for a single.

Outside off, this is played to point for a single.

A length ball, outside off, Balbirnie taps it to third man for a single.

Leg bye! On the pads. Lorcan Tucker misses his clip and it rolls on the off side for a single.

Hits a bit too well here. Pitched up, outside off. Lorcan Tucker drives but straight to mid off.

QUICK SINGLE! On a length and on middle, Lorcan Tucker drops t to cover for one.10 runs of this one.

Short in length and on middle, Lorcan Tucker looks to pull but misses.

On a length and outside off, Balbirnie taps it to point for a single.

Outside off, this is guided to third man for one more.

A length and outside off. Balbirnie dabs it to third man for one.

SIX! Short in length and on middle, Balbirnie pulls it hard over square leg and it goes well over the fielder placed there.

Length and on middle, this is blocked out. 15 runs off the over.

FOUR! Edged and it flies away! A length ball, close to off. Lorcan Tucker looks to cut but edges it to the right of the keeper who flies but was well out of his reach.

FOUR! Finds the gap! A bit loose from Ali. On a length and outside off, nothing ball and the skipper punishes it through covers for four.

SIX! Well played!  Just uses the pace here. On a length and on middle, Lorcan Tucker steps across and paddle scoops it over fine leg and goes all the way.

A length ball, outside off, this is cut to point for a single.

Leg bye! Angles it on the pads. Lorcan Tucker misses his flick and it rolls to short fine leg for one.

SO CLOSE! A length ball on off. Lorcan Tucker looks to defend but inside edges it just past the leg pole and it rolls to the leg side for one.

Another dot. On a length and just wide of off. Lorcan Tucker throws his bat at it but misses.

Lorcan Tucker to bat now.

OUT! BOWLED! This is typical Afridi style. A length ball on middle and it tails in back just by a bit. Adair swings across the line but misses and it crashes the stumps. Dots were putting pressure on Adair.

Make it three. Shorter and on middle, Adair looks to ramp it over but misses.

Swing and a miss! Two dots now. Four in a row. A length ball, angled outside off. Adair looks to push but misses.

Shorter and around off, Adair taps it to the man at cover.

A length ball, around off, Balbirnie mistimes his clip and it rolls to the off side. Good over despite going for a biggie.

On a length and on middle, Balbirnie punches it to cover.

On the hips, Adair clips it to square leg for a single.

Just drags his length back by a bit. On middle, Adair blocks it out.

SIX! Ross Adair is underway now. Hits it through the line. On middle, fuller and this is lofted down to long on for a maximum.

Short in length and around off. Adair has a feel for it as he looks to defend but misses.

Mohammad Amir to bowl from the other end.

No movement at all for Afridi. Shorter and outside off. Balbirnie looks to cut but misses.

FOUR! Fine shot once again! A length ball, outside off. Balbirnie punches it through covers for a boundary.

A length ball on middle, Balbirnie punches it to mid on.

Half-an-appeal there. A length ball on middle and leg. Balbirnie looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Going down.

FOUR! Ireland are underway! Very full and on middle, Balbirnie flicks it through square leg and it races to the fence.

Starts with a length ball on middle, Balbirnie prods and blocks it to cover.

We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Shaheen Afridi to bowl first. No Stirling means Ross Adair will open with Andy Balbirnie. Let's go...

Lorcan Tucker informs Paul Stirling is not playing today. Tells they have batted well so far but need to do well in the Powerplay and then take it further.

Babar Azam says they'll bowl first. Mentions the wicket was under covers, there could be a bit of moisture underneath. Shares they need strong performance, they have a plan and hopes they execute well. Informs Naseem Shah is not playing, Hasan Ali comes in place of him.

IRELAND (Playing XI) - Ross Adair, Andy Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (C/WK), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Ben White.

PAKISTAN (Playing XI) - Babar Azam (C), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir.

TOSS - Pakistan have won the toss and will BOWL.

Hello and welcome to the third and final T20I between Ireland and Pakistan. After pulsating two games, it is time for the teams to fight for the ultimate game and clinch the series. Pakistan came into this game as the favourites but fumbled upon on a flat track as they lost the opener shockingly. However, unsurprisingly, they did come back strong to chase down a total close to 200 with ease. Ireland as a home team knows the conditions well and are expected to go head-to-head in the final game. Interestingly, the chasing team has won both games so that makes the toss even more crucial. Who are you supporting?

...MATCH DAY...

In the crucial decider of this 3-match T20 series between Ireland and Pakistan, it's all square at 1-1. Ireland owned the first game, but Pakistan came back strong and snagged the second one. Both matches have seen some big scores, and interestingly, the team batting second has emerged victorious both times. Despite Pakistan's strong performance in the second game, Ireland put up a commendable fight, showcasing great character as various players stepped up to contribute to the home team. From Andy Balbirnie's determined innings in the opener to Lorcan Tucker's stellar fifty in the second match, the Irish batters have displayed grit and determination. With crucial cameos down the order from players like Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and Gareth Delany, the Irish team has managed to strike a good balance. The skipper, Paul Stirling, will be keen to make his mark and contribute more with the bat after two disappointing outings. However, in the bowling department, there needs to be a lot of improvement. Despite setting a formidable total of 193 runs on the board, Ireland struggled to pick up timely wickets. Bowlers like Graham Hume, Mark Adair, Craig Young, and Ben White will need to step up their game to address this issue. On the flip side, while Pakistan displayed some signs of improvement, they still have areas to work on, particularly in the fielding department. Babar Azam came back strongly and notched up a brilliant half-century in the first game but had a disappointing outing as he walked out on a duck in the previous game. Although Mohammad Rizwan rescued Pakistan with a formidable 75 with Fakhar Zaman too, responsibly adding his valuable contribution with the bat that cruised Pakistan to the win. They possess a robust middle order, with Iftikhar Ahmed standing out for his ability to deliver clutch finishes and boost the scoring rate in the backend. Mohammad Amir was swapped in for Shadab Khan, didn't quite live up to expectations in the previous match, and would aim to be more economical. Shaheen Afridi too, has been a bit pricey in this series but has taken wickets to his name. Abbas Afridi has impressed with the ball and he leads the wicket-taking charts for the series thus far. With Ireland, fueled by the support of the home crowd, eager to shake up Pakistan and clinch the series, their victory would undoubtedly boost their drive for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan aims to maintain the momentum from the second match, albeit with improvements in certain areas. It is surely going to be a humdinger of a series decider. Who do you think has an edge?