PAK vs IRE 1st T20I: Ireland are ready to lock horns against Pakistan in the 1st T20I battle of the Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024. The 1st T20I will be played on 10 May at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin where the pitch is known for swing and seam, and with overcast weather in Dublin, it becomes a bigger challenge for batters. Here we are with the Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of Dublin for PAK vs IRE 1st T20I.
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Pakistan and Ireland have just played one match in the shortest format where the former won the contest. They met last in the 2009 T20 World Cup at The Oval in the group stage of the tournament where Pakistan set the target of 160 runs. Saeed Ajmal’s four-wicket haul took it all away from Ireland and Pakistan won the match by 39 runs.
In the backdrop of the T20 World Cup looming ahead this year, this series becomes pivotal for both teams. With their paths crossing in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in June, it serves as crucial preparation.
Pakistan, having recently drawn a series at home against New Zealand, is keen on securing a win to boost their morale before the prestigious tournament. On the other hand, Ireland is eyeing victory against the visiting team, striving for their first-ever T20I win against Pakistan.
Match Details
Series: Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024 (3-match T20I series)
Match: PAK vs IRE 1st T20I
Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Timing: 07:00 PM (PKT) and 06:30 PM (IST)
PAK vs IRE 1st T20I Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
PAK vs IRE | 1st T20I of Pakistan Tour Of Ireland will take place on May 10 (Friday) at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. The play begins at 6:30 PM IST.
According to weather.com, it is an overcast, cool, and moderately humid day in Pindi, Pakistan. The weather forecast shows a zero possibility of rain during the day but clouds will be floating there over the sky. The temperature of Ireland’s Dublin city will stay at 21°C for the most part of the day till the evening and drop further to 17°C at night.
There are no chances of rain throughout the time course of the match. Humidity is in a moderate range, hovering around 50-60%. Winds will gust toward the South-Southeast at the speed of ~18kmph.
Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin Pitch Report
This cricket pitch boasts features that are a dream for fast bowlers. Its unique surface stages a symphony of unpredictability, leaving batters grappling to find their footing. When clouds gather above, the challenge escalates, adding another layer of complexity for the batting side.
In this arena, winning the coin toss holds significant sway. Often, teams opt to field first, recognizing the advantage of chasing on such a formidable surface.
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