Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin is all set to host the second T20 International between Ireland Women and Pakistan Women, as the home side looks to seal the series, while the visitors aim to bounce back and level it.
In a thrilling opening encounter, Ireland Women held their nerve to clinch a narrow 11-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Orla Prendergast delivered a match-winning all-round performance that earned her the Player of the Match award, first, with the bat, vital 29 off 26 balls with the bat and then claiming figures of 3 for 28. Amy Hunter, too, made a strong statement at the top of the order, anchoring Ireland’s innings with a fluent 37 off 30 deliveries, laying a solid foundation.
Despite a spirited bowling effort led by Pakistan’s skipper Fatima Sana, who returned an impressive 4 for 26, the visitors’ batting line-up faltered under pressure during the chase. They fell short of the target, unable to capitalise on key partnerships, and will now look to regroup ahead of the must-win second match.
With momentum on their side, Ireland will be eager to wrap up the series on home turf, while Pakistan will be desperate to fight back and showcase their resilience. Expect another closely fought contest between two competitive sides as the action unfolds in Dublin.
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played – 19
- Pakistan won – 15
- Ireland won – 5
Historically, Pakistan Women have had the upper hand in T20Is against Ireland Women, winning 15 out of the 19 encounters between the two sides. Ireland, with just 5 wins, have often found themselves on the back foot in this rivalry.
However, the tide showed signs of turning in the first WT20I of the current series, where Ireland pulled off a confident 11-run victory. Ireland will now look to build on this momentum and improve their record further, while Pakistan will be aiming to reassert their dominance in the remaining matches.
Where to Watch: Pakistan Women vs Ireland Women
Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Date: Friday, 8th August 2025
Time: 8:30 PM IST
Broadcast Details:
India
Fancode App and Website
UK
Cricket Ireland’s Official Live Stream
Pakistan
Streaming Details not available yet
Squads:
Ireland Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis (C), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar
Fixtures:
Thursday, 07 Aug 25, 1st T20I, Ireland Vs Pakistan, Ireland won by 11 runs
Sunday, 10 Aug 25, 2nd T20I, Ireland Vs Pakistan, 8:30 PM
Monday, 11 Aug 25, 3rd T20I, Ireland Vs Pakistan, 8:30 PM
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