DUBLIN – Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is set to begin their three‑match T20I series against Ireland on August 6, looking to kick off a busy season with a confidence‑boosting victory. The series comes after a disappointing 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, giving the team an opportunity to reset and regain form.
Led by all‑rounder Fatima Sana, the squad enters the series following an intensive training camp in Karachi. The lineup features a mix of experienced players and new talent, including 20‑year‑old Eyman Fatima, who has been brought in to replace the injured Sadaf Shamas.
Ireland, led by in‑form captain Gaby Lewis, comes into the series with momentum after a 3‑0 sweep against Zimbabwe in July. Key players like Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, and Laura Delany are expected to challenge Pakistan in home conditions.
The first T20I will be played at Dublin’s Clontarf Cricket Club, with matches starting at 4 pm local time (8 pm Pakistan time). Pakistan has historically dominated Ireland, winning 15 of their 19 T20I encounters, but Ireland has shown recent improvement, making the series an important test for the Women in Green.
The tour also serves as crucial preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup, offering both teams a chance to fine‑tune their squads and strategies.
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