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Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024

Babar Azam belted four sixes in an over in his lightning 42-ball 75 during third T20I between Pakistan and Ireland on May 14. Pakistan ended up winning the match by six wickets and sealed the series.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in action during Pakistan's 3rd T20I against Ireland. (Getty)

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6,6,6,6: Babar Azam goes berserk, tonks four sixes in one over in his match-winning knock against Ireland in 3rd T20I, Watch viral video

Normalcy prevailed as Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Ireland comprehensively by six wickets to win the series 2-1. They chased down the target with three overs to spare.

Shaheen Afridi celebrates a wicket with skipper Babar Azam (Getty Images)

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Shaheen's economical three-fer, Babar's captain's knock help Pakistan outclass Ireland by 6 wickets to win series 2-1

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja has been on the receiving end of criticism after making a racist remark to slam IRE vs PAK series coverage.

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'We Are Not An African Country': Ex-PCB chief makes poor racist remark while slamming IRE vs PAK series coverage

The second T20I between Ireland and Pakistan witnessed an Afghan spectator allegedly hurling abuses at Pakistan's fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Afridi.

Shaheen Afridi engages in a heated conversation with a fan (Screengrab: X)

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Watch: Shaheen Afridi allegedly abused by Afghan spectator during Pakistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I clash, escorted off premises by ground security

Pakistan's wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan addressed Virat Kohli after winning the Player of the Match award for a heroic knock in the second T20I against Ireland.

Mohammad Rizwan and Virat Kohli in frame (Getty)

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'We learnt lot from him, I respect him': Mohammad Rizwan addresses Virat Kohli after win against Ireland in 2nd T20I

Babar Azam-led Pakistan rode on Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan's blistering knocks to hammer Ireland by seven wickets in their second T20I on May 12

Pakistan batters Fakhar Zaman, left, and Mohammad Rizwan during 2nd T20I match against Ireland at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin on May 12. (Getty)

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IRE vs PAK: Fakhar Zaman-Mohammad Rizwan's blitzkrieg sinks Ireland by 7 wickets as Pakistan avenge 1st T20I loss to level series

Ireland cricket team will lock horns against Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series in Dublin. The hosts are leading the series 1-0.

Paul Stirling and Babar Azam in frame (Getty)

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Strike rate of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan is once again under the scanner. Pakistan's only T20 World Cup-winning captain wants them to use the powerplay overs better.

Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam walking off the field (File Photo: Getty Images)

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'Babar, Rizwan, Fakhar need to start working on their strike rates': Pakistan's T20 World Cup-winning captain hits out at top-order batters

Following Pakistan's humiliating defeat against Ireland in the first T20I, Kamran Akmal said that players are prioritising personal goals which is not good for the Men in Green.

From left: Pakistan's Babar Azam, Saim Ayub and Ireland's Ben White during their 1st T20I at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin on May 10. (Getty)

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'Prioritising personal goals...': Ex-Pakistan star lashes out at Babar Azam's brigade after humiliating defeat against Ireland in 1st T20I

Pakistan captain Babar Azam blamed sloppy fielding and poor execution for the maiden loss to Paul Stirling-led Ireland. He felt Pakistan posted a below par score.

Babar Azam takes a catch against Ireland in the first T20I (Getty Images)

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Babar Azam blames bowlers and fielders for maiden T20I loss to Ireland, says 'don't think we executed the plans'

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Pakistan tour of Ireland, 2024

Pakistan tour of Ireland

2024

T20
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10 May - 14 May

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