PAK vs IRE T20I Series: After playing a draw T20I series against New Zealand at home, Pakistan are set to tour Ireland for a three-match T20I series. The series will kick-start on 10 April and all the three T20Is will be played at a single venue in Ireland. Here we are with the PAK vs IRE T20I&nbsp;Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s.



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Originally slated for July 2020, a two-match T20I series was canceled because of the Covid-19 epidemic. This series will mark a notable milestone as Pakistan and Ireland's first multi-match bilateral T20I meeting. The two sides have only faced once before in the shortest format, which occurred in a one-off game in 2009.



Pakistan recently had a T20I series against New Zealand at home, which would have made some doubts clear for them in order to prepare for T20 World Cup. This series and the England tour which is scheduled shortly after this series play a major role in Pakistan's direction and mindset for the upcoming ICC main event.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/04/md-amir.jpg" alt="PAK vs NZ 5th T20I: 2 changes Pakistan might make for the PAK vs NZ 5th T20I." class="wp-image-133178" style="width:1021px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs NZ (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Shaheen Shah was exceptional in the home series and his role in Ireland and England will be huge. He might get company from Mohammad Amir and surely Naseem Shah. There is an uncertainty on Haris Rauf making his spot in the playing 11. 



The three-match T20I series will start on May 10 and each game has a 1-day gap in between. The first T20I will be played on May 10 at 02:30 PM IST at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin. The same venue will host the other two contests on May 12 and May 14.



The squads for the series are not announced yet but Pakistan might go with an almost similar lineup that they had against New Zealand with some minor changes. Haris Rauf might make his comeback to the squad and Mohammad Haris may also find his name in the final cut.



Below are the PAK vs IRE T20I <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/7808/pakistan-tour-of-ireland-2024/matches">Schedule</a>, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-ire-t-20-i-schedule">PAK vs IRE T20I Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Day</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MAY 10/ Friday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 12/ Sunday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 14/ Tuesday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>02:00 PM PKT (02:30 PM IST)</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs IRE T20I Schedule 2024</figcaption></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-ire-t-20-i-series-full-squads">PAK vs IRE T20I Series Full Squads</h2>



Ireland Squad for T20I Series:&nbsp;Yet to be announced. (Probable Squad- Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White, Neil Rock, Graham Hume, Ross Adair, Andy McBrine, Craig Young)



Pakistan Squad For T20I Series:&nbsp;Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-ire-probable-playing-11-s">PAK vs IRE Probable Playing 11s</h2>



Ireland Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White



Pakistan Probable Playing 11:&nbsp;Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir



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PAK vs IRE T20I Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Timings, and Probable Playing 11s | Pakistan Tour Of Ireland 2024

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday unveiled their coaching staff for the Men in Green?s upcoming T20i series against England and Ireland.



The Shaheens are set to play three T20 International games against Ireland which will take place on 10th May, 12th May and 14th May. Following the conclusion of the Ireland series, the Babar Azam led team will travel to England for a four match T20i series which is scheduled to be played between 22nd and 30th May.



For the series against Ireland, Azhar Mahmood will be handling the head coach duties and later he will play the role of the Assistant Coach against England and in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Azhar will be working alongside Pakistan's newly appointed White Ball head coach Gary Kirsten post the conclusion of the Ireland series.



Alongside Mahmood, Wahab Riaz will be seen serving as the Men in Green's senior team - manager. Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach while Saeed Ajmal will continue as the spin bowling coach of Pakistan.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's Support Staff members for the tour of Ireland and England:</h3>



Azhar Mahmood (Pakistan's Head Coach for the Ireland series and Assistant Coach for the England series and the 2024 T20 World Cup), Wahab Riaz (Manager of the senior team), Mohammad Yousuf (Batting Coach), Mansoor Rana (Team Manager), Cliff Deacon (Physio), Mohammad Imran (Masseur), Irtiza Komail (Chief Security Officer), Mohammad Khurram Suroor (Head doctor of Pakistan), Raza Kitchlew (Digital and Media Manager), Talha Butt (Analyst), Aftab Khan (Fielding Coach) and Drikus Saiman (Conditioning and Strength Coach).



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's squad for the series against Ireland and England:</h3>



Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan.



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Pakistan annonce the coaching staff for the Ireland and England series

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Pakistan Men's National Cricket Team's fast bowler Mohammad Amir has not travelled with the Men in Green's squad for the tour of Ireland which left for Dublin on Tuesday as he's facing visa issues.



The 32 year old made his return to International Cricket in a home T20i series against New Zealand this year after a span of four long years. He played four games against the Kiwis and he even found a place in the Shaheens squad for the Ireland and England series.



Mohammad Amir is a permanent United Kingdom resident having married a British girl - Narjis Khatun. He has travelled to Ireland before in 2018 but he has not received the Irish visa this year.



The PCB is in constant contact with Cricket Ireland as they believe that it was the responsibility of the hosts Cricket Board to ensure that Pakistan's players got their visa's issued on time. The visa of the Men in Green's batting coach Mohammad Yousuf got delayed as well but he received the visa in time and travelled with the squad as per schedule.



Both Amir and PCB are waiting for his visa to get approved while the Pakistani squad arrived in Dublin today. They are going to play three T20 internationals against the Irish.



The Babar Azam-led team will travel to England for a four match T20i series after the conclusion of the Ireland series ahead of the 2024?T20?World?Cup.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Full Squad against Ireland</h2>



Pakistan ? Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (WK), Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Irfan Khan Niazi, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan tour of Ireland Full Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Day</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MAY 10/ Friday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 1st T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 12/ Sunday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr><tr><td>MAY 14/ Tuesday</td><td>Ireland vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I</td><td>Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin</td><td>7:30pm IST (7:00pm PKT)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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PAK vs IRE: Mohammad Amir is unlikely to play in the Ireland?series

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Pakistan Men's National Cricket Teams are gearing up for the upcoming three match T20i series against Ireland with an experienced, well balanced and string squad at their disposal. The Men in Green are going to field a playing 11 which feature a mixture of promising youngsters and experienced campaigners, under the captaincy of Babar Azam.



Skipper Babar will be opening the innings alongside hard hitting opener Saim Ayub. Both of them opened the innings together against New Zealand as well and while they got their team off to some good starts, they weren't able to convert those starts into big partnerships. Saim and Babar will be looking to improvise in their opening stands against Ireland. The top order will be completed by Mohammad Rizwan who will come out to bat at number three and will be donning the wicket - keeping gloves as well. His presence in the playing 11 will provide stability to the Men in Green's batting order.



The middle order will consist of the likes of Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan and Shadab Khan. All three of them provide a really solid - foundation in terms of scoring runs quickly and their ability to switch gears at will makes the Shaheens middle order really deadly and dangerous.



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Imad Wasim will be playing the role of the spin bowling all rounder and his experience brings a lot of value to the Pakistani squad while one of Salman Ali Agha or Irfan Khan Niazi will be anticipated to fill the slot of the other all Rounder. They will provide additional options and depth in the bowling &amp; batting departments.



Talking about the fast bowling unit, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the bowling attack and he will receive an ample amount of support by the duo of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. The trio's ability of picking up early wickets and restrict the run rate of the opposition in the powerplay will be crucial in Pakistan's success against Ireland. 



If Haris Rauf plays, then it will be his first competitive match since returning from injury and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the absence of Mohammad Amir.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's Strongest Playing 11 for the 1st T20I against Ireland:</h3>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Salman Ali Agha / Irfan Khan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.



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PAK vs IRE: Pakistan's Strongest playing against Ireland for the first T20I

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Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team, led by Babar Azam are set to lock horns against Ireland in the second T20 International match of the three match T20i series tomorrow at Dublin's Clontarf Cricket Club Stadium. The match will commence at 7:30pm IST.



The Shaheens will be making some changes in their playing 11 for the second T20i following their disappointing defeat in?the?first?game.



In the first game, the Babar Azam led team encountered a countless number of challenges, especially in their middle order where several players failed to get going. All Rounder Shadab Khan's poor performance with both the bat and ball led to the downfall of the Shaheens.



Shadab wasn't able to do anything with the bat while with the ball he gave away 54 runs without picking up a single wicket in his four overs.



In light of these failures, Pakistan will be anticipated to make some strategic changes for the second T20i. One potential change can see Abrar Ahmed replace Shadab Khan in the playing 11 for the next game. Abrar is well known for his wicket taking abilities which makes him a valuable addition to?the?playing?11.



Other than that, no other change is expected to be made and Pakistan will be fielding a playing 11 which will be a mix of talented youngsters and experienced players.



The Shaheens experimented with the openers as they let Rizwan open the inning with Saim Ayub but Rizwan wasn't able to do much with the bat so Captain Babar will likely open the inning once again with Saim.



Rizwan will move back to the number three spot which will provide some stability to the top order.



Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed are set to add power to the middle order, while Azam Khan is likely to take on the role of wicketkeeper. Imad Wasim will bring his experience and skills as an all-rounder to the squad.



The duo of Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman will bring some much needed fire power to the middle order while Azam Khan will be handling the Wicketkeeping duties. Imad Wasim was good in the last game and he will retain his place in the team as the spin bowling all rounder.



In the fast bowling unit, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the pack and he will be supported by the duo of Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah. Abrar Ahmed will handle the spin bowling duties alongside?Imad?Wasim



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan against Ireland for the 2nd T20I:</h2>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir?and?Naseem?Shah



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Pakistan vs Ireland: Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan against Ireland for the 2nd T20I

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IRE vs PAK 2nd T20I: An aggressive approach by Pakistan was cool to watch against Ireland in the PAK vs IRE 2nd T20I. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan came up with the best of their forms and Pakistan defeated Ireland in the second T20I to level the 3-match T20I series.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-match-summary">IRE vs Pak 2nd T20I Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-2nd-t-20-i-match-summary">IRE vs Pak 2nd T20I Match Summary</h2>



 The visitors won the toss at first and asked Ireland to bat first. Ireland welcomed the decision and thumped 29 runs in 3 overs but an excellent over by Shaheen Shah took the momentum away from the home side. He knocked out skipper Stirling and last match hero Balbirnie in the same over. 



Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector combined to bridge the innings further where the wicketkeeper batter Tucker smacked 51 off 34 balls. They were 165 for 7 down with just 9 balls left in the game and then Gareth Delany showed up his superior class with bat and posted 26 runs in the 7 he played. Following the brilliant finish, Ireland asked Pakistan to chase 194 to level the series.



It was a horrific start for Pakistan with Saim Ayub and Babar Azam going back to the pavilion within the first 10 balls of the chase with just 13 runs on the board. Rizwan and Fakhar took charge and started thrashing the Irish bowlers. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/ZAMAN.jpg" alt="IRE vs PAK: Pakistan Dominated Ireland as Pakistani Batting Powerhouse Levels Series By 7-Wicket Win." class="wp-image-134077" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fakhar Zaman stole the show (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Rizwan smashed a 34-ball fifty whereas Fakhar got an even faster 30-ball fifty that took Pakistan in a much comfortable position. Zaman went flying fast after his 50 and lost his wicket after a quick 78 off 40 balls. Azam Khan came up and came up with an absolute banger as he smashed 4 sixes to reach 30 off just 10 balls. 



Pakistan chased up the target within 17 overs and that lays a mark on their day, Pakistan's batting lineup can be one of the most brutal lineups you could ever face. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details"><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/ireland/27/schedule">IRE</a> vs PAK 3rd T20I details</h2>



The third T20I between the sides is going to be played on 14th May and it will be the series decider. Good news for Pakistan as their prime fast bowlers are in a good knick and batters are exploding runs with their bats.



Tournament:?Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024



Match:?IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I



Day/Date:?Tuesday/14th May 2024



Time:?6:30 PM IST



Venue:?Clontarf Cricket Club Ground



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches Played:?03</li>



<li>Won by PAK:?02</li>



<li>Won by IRE:?01</li>



<li>No Result:?00</li>
</ul>



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IRE vs PAK: Pakistan Dominated Ireland as Pakistani Batting Powerhouse Levels Series By 7-Wicket Win.

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IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I: With the series on the line, Pakistan will face the courageous and sharp opponents Ireland in the final showdown of the series. The series is in level and the 3rd T20I will be the decider of the short three-match T20I series and here we are with the strongest playing 11s of Pakistan and Ireland, Dream11 Prediction, Full Squads for IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details">IRE?vs PAK 3rd T20I details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-strongest-playing-11-s">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I: Strongest Playing 11s</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ire-vs-pak-dream-11-captain-vice-captain-picks">IRE vs PAK Dream11 Captain &amp; Vice Captain Picks</a></li></ul></nav></div>



In these two T20Is, it is pretty clear that Ireland is nothing but a tough opponent and you can't be loose on them. Any chance provided, they will clinch on that and make you regret that in the end. They were just outstanding in the first T20I defeating the full-strength Pakistan side and then showed up with a brave effort in the second T20I as well.



Posting a 190+ score against one of the best bowling lineups in the world currently is not a cakewalk. Ireland batted first and lost both their openers within the 4 overs, lost 7 wickets at 165 in the 19th over, and still managed to post a grand total of 192. However, they missed a couple of opportunities that cost them the match or they would have sealed the series leaving the visitors down and out.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Ireland-vs-Pakistan.jpg" alt="Pakistan vs Ireland: Strongest playing 11 of Pakistan against Ireland for the 2nd T20I" class="wp-image-133966" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ireland vs Pakistan 1st T20I | Image Credit: Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



Pakistan, on the other hand, were left stunned after the first loss but came up with a grand bounce on the rough. They, however, got a couple of lucky splashes but eventually won the second T20I with authority. They punched and dismantled the Irish bowling lineup to seal a 7-wicket win in the second T20I. 



The third T20I will be the ultimate test for the Ireland team as they are so close to announcing their International impact in cricket. This is a big opportunity for them and they would be well aware of it as well. In contrast, it is now a first of pride for Pakistan. They can't loss it or it will definitely be an international setback for them.



Below are the strongest playing 11s of Pakistan and Ireland, Dream11 Prediction, and Full Squads for IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-details"><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/ireland/27/schedule" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IRE</a>&nbsp;vs PAK 3rd T20I details</h2>



Tournament:&nbsp;Pakistan Tour of Ireland 2024



Match:&nbsp;IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I



Day/Date:&nbsp;Tuesday/14th May 2024



Time:&nbsp;6:30 PM IST



Venue:?Clontarf?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket/">Cricket</a>?Club Ground



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-head-to-head-record">IRE vs PAK Head-to-Head Record</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches Played:?03</li>



<li>Won by PAK:?02</li>



<li>Won by IRE:?01</li>



<li>No Result:?00</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-strongest-playing-11-s">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I: Strongest Playing 11s</h2>



<ul>
<li>Pakistan's Strongest Playing 11</li>
</ul>



Any change in Pakistan's lineup is not expected. They looked fully balanced in the second T20I and would come up with a similar playing 11. Batters are in the best of their forms, and bowlers are good with the ball. Pakistan used four quick bowlers in the second T20I and now as the third T20I is also going to be played at the same ground, they can go for an extra spinning option.



Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir



Full Squad- Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Irfan Khan



<ul>
<li>Ireland Strongest Playing 11</li>
</ul>



Ireland were also in a good balance in the first and second T20I. They have a good and deep batting line-up that provides the top order a license to explode at the top. The bowling isn't much discussed among us but they are pretty confident with the options they have.



Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young/Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White



Full Squad- Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Ross Adair



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ire-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction">IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Wicketkeeper:?Lorcan Tucker, Mohammad Rizwan



Batters:?Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Andrew Balbirnie, 



All-Rounders:?Iftikhar Ahmed, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher



Bowlers:?Shaheen Shah, Naseem Shah, Graham Hume



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Captain:?Mohammad Rizwan/ Andrew Balbirnie



Vice-Captain:?Gareth Delany/Shaheen Afridi



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IRE vs PAK 3rd T20I: Strongest Playing11s, Dream11 Prediction, Full Squads, and More | Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024

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Pakistan qualification scenario: Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team suffered a heartbreaking defeat to fierce rivals India in their second game of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 which was played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium of New York on Sunday. This defeat has hampered Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the Super 8 phase of the tournament.



The Green Shirts failed to chase down the target of 120 runs set by the below par batting display of the Indian Cricket Team as all of their star batters failed to get going on the tough batting pitch of New York.



With two back to back defeats in two games, Pakistan's road to qualifying for the Super 8 has become increasingly difficult as things are not in their hands anymore.



The Shaheens are scheduled to play their final two group stage games against Canada on 11th of June and Ireland on 16th of June respectively. Here's how Pakistan can end up qualifying for the Super 8 phase of ICC T20 World Cup 2024.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's qualification scenario for the Super 8 round T20 World Cup 2024:</h2>



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<li>11th of June: Pakistan vs Canada - Pakistan wins the game against Canada.</li>



<li>12th of June: India vs USA - India wins the game against USA</li>



<li>14th of June: Ireland vs USA - Ireland wins the game against USA</li>



<li>15th of June: India vs Canada - India wins the game against Canada</li>



<li>16th of June: Pakistan vs Ireland - Pakistan wins the game against Ireland</li>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/06/pAKISTAN-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table Updated on 7 June; USA Rattled Pakistan in a Super Over" class="wp-image-135021" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pakistan Team (API via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



If all of these above-mentioned games end with these results, then Pakistan will end the group stage with four points in four games while India will have eight points. Co - hosts United States of America will end their group stage campaign with the same number of points as the Babar Azam-led team while Ireland and Canada will finish with two points each.



In such a scenario, the Indian Cricket Team will definitely qualify for the Super 8 phase and on the other hand, since Pakistan and USA will end the group stage with four points each then, the Net Run Rate (NRR) will decide the fate of both teams. The Shaheens need to secure big margin wins against Ireland and Canada and hope that co-hosts United States of America lose against India and Ireland by?huge?margins.



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Pakistan qualification scenario for Super 8 in T20 World Cup 2024. Can Pakistan still qualify for?the?super?8?

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.