Ireland Women have turned the tables in emphatic fashion during their T20I series against Pakistan Women. After drawing first blood with an 11-run win in the series opener, Ireland backed it up with a confident four-wicket triumph in the second match.
With the series already secured, Ireland now eye a rare clean sweep in match number 3 of the T20I series, while Pakistan will be desperate to restore pride in the final showdown.
Squads
Ireland Squad
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 Squad
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, Waheeda Akhtar
Players to Watch
Rebecca Stokell
Fresh off a match-winning cameo in the second T20I, Stokell smashed an unbeaten 34* off just 16 deliveries at a strike rate of 212, earning Player of the Match honours. Across 50 innings, she has scored 680 runs, proving herself as a dependable finisher for Ireland.
Orla Prendergast
Ireland’s vice-captain and a dynamic all-rounder, Prendergast has scored 1,382 runs and taken 50 wickets in 62 WT20Is. In the second match against Pakistan, she top-scored with 51 off 34 and also claimed a wicket, underlining her match-winning versatility.
Shawaal Zulfiqar
One of Pakistan’s brightest emerging talents, Zulfiqar has scored 130 runs in 8 WT20Is, with a top score of 41. Her fluent 33 off 27 balls in the second T20I showed her potential, even in defeat.
Rameen Shamim
A tidy off-spinner with a knack for breakthroughs, Shamim has taken 6 wickets in 10 innings, with best figures of 3/36—achieved in the second T20I against Ireland.
Pitch Report
Castle Avenue is known for its batting-friendly surface, with the average first-innings score in T20Is around 157. Early on, batters can take advantage of the true bounce and quick outfield, while spinners often find grip in the middle overs.
Weather Forecast
Dublin will have cool, cricket-friendly conditions with temperatures around 21°C under mostly cloudy skies. Humidity will be around 65%, with a 20% chance of light rain, unlikely to cause major interruptions.
Fantasy Picks
Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Gaby Lewis, Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Muneeba Ali, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sundhu
Match Details
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Date: 10th August 2025
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Time: 8:30 PM IST
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Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
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