Dublin (Web Desk): Pakistan defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the second T20I of three-match series at Dublin on Saturday.
Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against Ireland.
Ireland put up a competitive total of 193 runs for the loss of seven wickets within the stipulated 20 overs.
Lorcan Tucker led the charge with a commendable 51 runs, supported by Harry Tector who contributed 32 runs. Curtis Campher (22) and George Dockrell (15) boosted the score before Gareth Delany's 28 off 10 balls.
Pakistan's bowling attack showcased their prowess with Shaheen Shah Afridi claiming three wickets, Abbas Afridi securing two, and Mohammad Amir and Naseem Shah each grabbing one wicket.
Mohammad Rizwan delivered a stellar performance, remaining unbeaten with an impressive score of 75 runs, while Fakhar Zaman provided valuable support with a notable contribution of 78 runs.
Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman's 140-run partnership is Pakistan’s highest for the 3rd wicket partnership in T20 Internationals, breaking the record of 105 between Rizwan and Haider Ali.
Mohammad Rizwan was declared player of the match.
The third and final T20I international between the two teams will be played on Tuesday.
Squads
Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir (unavailable for first T20I), Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan