Latest: Ireland Women vs Pakistan Women — Series Opener Recap
1st T20I Highlights (August 6, 2025 – Dublin)
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Ireland Women clinched a 11-run victory in the opening encounter of the three-match T20I series at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin (Cricket Ireland, Dawn).
Batting Highlights:
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Ireland posted a competitive total of 142 all out in 19.4 overs.
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Amy Hunter led the charge with 37 off 30 balls.
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Orla Prendergast and Leah Paul contributed vital knocks of 29 and 28, respectively (Cricket World, Cricket Ireland).
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Bowling Highlights:
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For Pakistan, Fatima Sana shined with a career-best 4/26, alongside notable efforts from the bowlers (Cricket World, Dawn).
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Ireland’s attack was spearheaded by Orla Prendergast (3/28), Jane Maguire (2/20), and Ava Canning (1/9) (Cricket World, Cricket Ireland).
Match-Winner & Milestone:
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Orla Prendergast earned Player of the Match for her impactful all-round performance (Female Cricket, Cricket Ireland).
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A special nod to Aliya Riaz, who celebrated her 100th T20I appearance for Pakistan in this match (Female Cricket).
Series Overview & Context
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The Ireland vs Pakistan women’s T20I series began on August 6, 2025 and features three matches (Wisden, Wikipedia).
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Pakistan enters the series aiming for redemption after a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024, where they failed to progress beyond the group stage (SportsCafe.in).
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Head‑to‑head record: Pakistan has historically dominated with 15 wins in 19 T20Is, while Ireland has claimed just 4 victories (CricTracker).
Series Status at a Glance
| Match | Result | Notes |
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| 1st T20I | Ireland won by 11 runs | Prendergast starred with bat & ball; Aliya Riaz notched her 100th T20I |
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for the 2nd T20I, set to take place later this week. Ireland leads the series 1–0 and will look to maintain momentum, while Pakistan will eye a comeback.