Ireland Women Win First T20I Against Pakistan

Ireland's women's cricket team defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in the first T20 International of their three-match series at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin. Orla Prendergast played a key role for Ireland with 29 runs and three wickets, while Amy Hunter contributed 37 runs to set a target of 143. Pakistan's chase was anchored by Natalia Pervaiz, who scored 39 off 23 balls, but disciplined Irish bowling limited them to 131 for 9. With this win, Ireland takes a 1-0 lead in the series, despite Pakistan's historical dominance in T20I encounters. The match featured strong performances from both sides and sets up a competitive remainder of the series. Analysts had anticipated a close contest, referencing Ireland's previous series win in Pakistan and Pakistan's overall stronger record.