The upcoming clash between Ireland and Pakistan marks the pivotal second encounter in their three-match series, set to unfold on May 14th at Clontarf Cricket Club. With both teams claiming victory in one match each, the series stands balanced. Ireland clinched the first match, but Pakistan rallied back to seize the second.
Ireland vs Pakistan Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches played: 3 | Pakistan won: 2 | Ireland won: 1
T20I Stats and Records at Clontarf Cricket Club:
- Total matches: 7
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 6
- Average first innings score: 130
- Average second innings score: 131
- Highest total recorded: 195/3 (16.5 Ov Ov) by Pakistan vs Ireland
- Lowest total recorded: 114/9 (20 Ov) by Ireland vs Zimbabwe
- Highest score chased: 195/3 (16.5 Ov Ov) by Pakistan vs Ireland
- Lowest score defended: 117/7 (20 Ov) by Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Clontarf Cricket Club Pitch Report
This cricket pitch is famous for favouring fast bowlers, offering conditions that allow the ball to behave unpredictably, which poses a significant challenge for batsmen aiming to score freely. Especially under cloudy skies, these conditions become even more challenging for the batting side. Given the nature of this pitch, winning the coin toss holds considerable importance. Teams often opt to field first after winning the toss, as chasing is typically seen as the more favourable strategy on such a surface.
Dublin Weather Forecast:
The forthcoming Dublin game is anticipated to have a slim chance, around 20%, of experiencing rain. The temperature is forecasted to stay constant at about 16 degrees Celsius, while humidity levels are expected to linger around 81%. Furthermore, brace yourself for a brisk breeze, with speeds reaching up to 19 kmph.
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IRE vs Pakistan 2024, 3rd T20I – Probable Playing XI:
Ireland: Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ross Adair, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling (c), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Benjamin White
Pakistan: Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammed Amir, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi
Also READ: Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman headline series-leveling win for Pakistan vs Ireland in 2nd T20I
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