Venue: Castle Avenue, Dublin
📅 Date: August 6, 2025
🏆 Result: Ireland Women won by 11 runs
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| Ireland lead the T20I series 1-0. |
📝 Full Scorecard Summary:
Ireland Women – 142 all out (19.4 overs)
Amy Hunter – 37 (30)
Orla Prendergast – 29 (26)
Leah Paul – 28 (19)
Top Pakistan Bowler: Sana Fatima – 4/26
Pakistan Women – 131/9 (20 overs)
Natalia Pervaiz – 29 (23)
Rameen Shamim – 27(20)
Top Ireland Bowler: Orla Prendergast – 3/28
🔑 Key Moments:
✅ Ireland’s Strong Start
Amy Hunter led a quick-fire start with a brisk 37.
Leah Paul and Orla Prendergast kept the momentum, helping Ireland post a competitive 142.
🔥 Pakistan’s Bowling Fightback
Sana Fatima’s 4-wicket haul dismantled Ireland’s middle order, preventing a late surge.
🏃♀️ Pakistan’s Faltering Chase
Despite promising knocks from Natalia Pervaiz and Rameen Shamim, Pakistan lost wickets in clusters.
Ireland held their nerve in the death overs, with Prendergast’s late wickets sealing the match.
🎯 Player of the Match:
Orla Prendergast – 29 runs & 3 wickets
📊 Match Insights:
Ireland’s bowlers maintained tight lines in the final overs.
Pakistan fell short despite needing just 31 runs from the last 3 overs with wickets in hand.
Fitness and shot selection hurt Pakistan’s middle-order resistance.
🔁 Series Status:
Ireland lead the T20I series 1-0.
The 2nd T20I will be played at the same venue on August 8, 2025.
FAQs:
Q1. Who won the 1st T20I between Ireland Women and Pakistan Women?
A: Ireland Women won by 11 runs at Castle Avenue, Dublin.
Q2. Who was the top scorer in the match?
A: Amy Hunter scored the highest for Ireland with 37 runs, while Natalia Pervaiz top-scored for Pakistan with 29.
Q3. Who took the most wickets?
A: Sana Fatima from Pakistan picked 4 wickets, while Orla Prendergast took 3 for Ireland.
Q4. When is the next match between the two teams?
A: The second T20I will be played on August 8, 2025, at the same venue.
Q5. What was the turning point in the match?
A: Pakistan’s collapse in the middle overs and Ireland’s disciplined death bowling were crucial to the result.
