In each team’s second match of the Women’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan will play Ireland. While Pakistan is still coming to terms with their setback to India by six balls with the left, Ireland suffered a significant loss to England in the opening game.
Pakistan vs Ireland Team Previews and Prediction
PAKISTAN WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL CRICKET TEAM:
Pakistan can be proud of their performance despite losing against India since Bismah Maroof (68 runs from 55 deliveries) and Ayesha Naseem both played outstanding batsmanship (43 runs from 25 deliveries). They didn’t receive much assistance from the other hitters, but Pakistan will pose a threat if Naseem and Maroof continue in this vein.
Pakistan’s bowling needs a lot of improvement because India only lost three wickets. Apart from Nashra Sandhu (2/15), Pakistan did a decent job of keeping the game close, but there was no one else to cause concern for the Indian bats. However, they ought to be more effective and advance from the previous game against Ireland.
Nida Dar and Fatima Sana undoubtedly fell short of expectations and will be angry with themselves, but they can play a comeback game. Diana Baig, a quick bowler, is also missed because of an injury, but the team must keep working hard.
Pakistan Women Playing 11: Bismah Maroof (c), Aliya Riaz, Aimen Anwar, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Tuba Hassan
IRELAND WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL CRICKET TEAM:
Ireland is a squad that shouldn’t be taken lightly, especially after the group defeated Pakistan twice in a recent T20 series. The greatest news is Rebecca Stokell’s injury-related absence, although there are still a lot of talented players present.
Amy Hunter and Gaby Lewis are the batters to keep an eye on; Lewis is particularly hot right now after recently hitting two significant scores of 71 and 69* against Pakistan. Despite being one of the top batters in the World Cup, Ireland would be in trouble if she fell early and didn’t have much support.
Pakistan should be able to handle anyone Ireland selects, although they should be cautious of spinner Cara Murray, who took 3/15 against England. The bowling might be suspect.
Ireland Women Playing 11: Laura Delany (c), Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron
Pakistan vs Ireland team previews and prediction
- Ireland’s batting is good, but their bowling will be the difference in the game.
- Nida Dar has to get better, but Bismah Maroof is a dangerous batter.
- Although Pakistan recently lost a T20 match to Ireland, they will be stronger now.
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