Pakistan’s women’s cricket team ended their T20I series against Ireland on a winning note, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third and final match at Dublin’s Clontarf Cricket Club Ground. Despite losing the series 2-1, Pakistan’s dominant chase, spearheaded by Muneeba Ali’s record-breaking century, provided a strong finish to their tour.
Opting to bat first, Ireland set a challenging target of 155/4, thanks to a composed *64* (46 balls)* from Orla Prendergast and a brisk 36 (22 balls) from skipper Gaby Lewis. Opener Amy Hunter (29) provided early stability, but Pakistan’s bowlers—Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal, Waheeda Akhtar, and Rameen Shamim—each took a wicket to keep the hosts in check.
Pakistan’s chase began shakily with early dismissals of Shawaal Zulfiqar (3) and Natalia Pervaiz (9). However, Muneeba Ali (100* off 68 balls) and Aliya Riaz (39* off 27) turned the game around with an unbroken 101-run partnership. Muneeba’s century—her second in T20Is—made her the first Pakistani woman to achieve this feat, cementing her status as a key player for the side.
Though Ireland clinched the series 2-1, Pakistan’s strong performance in the final match highlighted their batting depth. The visitors will take confidence from Muneeba’s form ahead of future assignments, while Ireland will be pleased with their overall dominance in the series. Both teams now shift focus to their next challenges in the international calendar.
