Introduction
The Pakistan men’s cricket team is set to tour Ireland in May 2024 for three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. These matches are part of their preparation for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. It marks the first bilateral T20I series between the two teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the series in July 2023 as part of their revised 2023–2025 Future Tours Programme. Cricket Ireland confirmed the tour schedule in March 2024. Pakistan’s previous tour to Ireland took place in 2018.
Pakistan vs Ireland Complete Schedule,Time Table and Venue
| Teams | Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Pakistan vs Ireland | Friday, 10 May | 7:00 PM | 1st T20I | Dublin |
| Pakistan vs Ireland | Sun, 12 May | 7:00 PM | 2nd T20I | Dublin |
| Pakistan vs Ireland | Tues, 14 May | 7:00 PM | 3rd T20I | Dublin |
Pakistan Squad For Ireland and England Series
- 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
Ireland Complete Squad
- Paul Stirling (C)
- Ross Adair
- Mark Adair
- Andy Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Pakistan VS Ireland Match Prediction and Analysis
Ireland faces Pakistan in the first T20I! With the T20 World Cup coming up soon, Ireland has a chance to test themselves against a strong Pakistan team at home. This three-match series helps both teams prepare for the World Cup.
It’s a special match! This is the first-ever T20I series between Ireland and Pakistan. The last time they played in this format was in 2009, with Pakistan winning. Surprisingly, only two players from that match are still active: Paul Stirling for Ireland and Mohammed Amir for Pakistan (though Amir’s participation might be uncertain).
Ireland Predicted Playing XI
1. Paul Stirling (C), 2. Andrew Balbirnie, 3. Curtis Campher, 4. Harry Tector, 5. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 6. Neil Rock, 7. Gareth Delany, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy, 10. Craig Young, 11. Benjamin White.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI
1. Babar Azam (C), 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Mohd Rizwan (wk), 4. Fakhar Zaman, 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Shadab Khan, 7. Imad Wasim, 8. Shaheen Afridi, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Abbas Afridi, 11. Naseem Shah.
Weather Conditions
Get ready for some swing! At Clontarf Cricket Club, big scores are rare. Teams often find it tough to reach even 150 runs. Like many Irish pitches, fast bowlers will like the early conditions, with chances to swing the ball. The forecast for match day shows clouds, which might help the bowlers even more in the beginning.
Pakistan vs Ireland Pitch Report
The upcoming T20 match between Ireland and Pakistan will be played at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. Here’s what you need to know about the pitch:
- Fast bowler friendly: The surface favors swing and seam bowling, especially during the initial stages. This means pacers can make the ball move unpredictably, making it a challenge for batsmen to score runs freely.
- Low scoring: Historically, teams have struggled to score big runs at this venue. Expect scores to be on the lower side, with 150 being a good total.
- Cloud cover advantage: The forecast predicts some cloud cover for the match day. This could further benefit the bowlers by aiding swing and making the pitch even more challenging for batsmen.
