The Pakistan Women’s team is gearing up to take on Ireland Women in a thrilling white-ball contest as part of the Pakistan tour of Ireland 2025. The action kicks off with the first of three T20 Internationals (T20Is) on August 6 in Dublin.
For Ireland, this series is more than just a home battle, it’s a key steppingstone in their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. With a spot in next year’s T20 World Cup, every match will serve as a vital test of form, depth, and intent.
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
Players to watch out:
Gaby Lewis
Gaby, the leader of the Irish side and a dependable all-rounder. With a wealth of experience under her belt, Lewis has featured in 96 WT20I innings, amassing a staggering 2472 runs, including the personal best of 119. She was in sensational form during the Zimbabwe Women’s tour of Ireland, where she spearheaded her side’s dominance by scoring 67 and 87 in the three-match T20I series, followed by a composed 51 and 44 in the ODI leg.
Orla Prendergast
Vice-captain Orla Prendergast, an electric all-rounder, has quickly become one of the most valuable assets in the Irish squad. With 1302 runs and 46 wickets in 63 WT20Is, Prendergast is known for her ability to shift momentum with both bat and ball. She was named Player of the Series during the recent Zimbabwe tour, where her fluent 117 runs across the T20Is and her two timely wickets cemented her status as Ireland’s go-to match-winner.
Muneeba Ali
Muneeba Ali stands tall as a proven performer in crunch situations. The stylish left-handed wicketkeeper-batter made history at the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa by becoming the first-ever Pakistani woman to score a T20I century. In 75 WT20I innings, she has racked up 1311 runs, including her top score of 102. Muneeba was in sublime touch during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, registering scores of 87*, 71, 69, and 33, displaying her consistency and ability to build innings.
Fatima Sana
Fatima, Pakistan’s young and fearless captain, brings versatility and firepower to the visitor’s camp. A bowling all-rounder with an aggressive mindset, Sana has bagged 35 wickets from 44 WT20I innings, including a career-best 3/18. She’s also a valuable contributor with the bat, having scored 380 runs in the format. As captain, she will be expected to lead the bowling unit and set the tone early.
Pitch:
The Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin typically offers a batting-friendly surface, with the average first innings score of 157 in T20Is. While the pitch favors stroke-makers early on, spinners may come into play as the game progresses, especially in the middle overs.
Weather:
A pleasant day awaits in Dublin, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 12°C. The humidity will be around 84%, but with negligible chance of precipitation, expect an uninterrupted play under clear conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Orla Prendergast, Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Laura Delany, Tuba Hassan, Arlene Kelly, Nashra Sandhu
Match Details:
Date – August 6, 2025
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Broadcast Details – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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