Pakistan beat Ireland by six wickets to take T20I series 2-1

Pakistan defeated Ireland by six wickets in the third T20I in Dublin on Tuesday to take the three-match series by 2-1.

Chasing a target of 179 runs, Azam and Rizwan laid crucial innings of 75 and 56 runs, respectively to ensure the team's win after early fall of Saim Ayub's wicket.

Bowling first, Pakistan restricted Ireland to 178/7 after the home side had a strong start to the innings.

Babar Azam and his men need to chase the target in order to win the series 2-1.

Ireland lost Ross Adair (7) early in the innings after being put into bat first by Pakistan. He was removed by Shaheen Afridi in the third over.

Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker paired up and accelerated the scoring rate. The home side reached 100 in 10.4 overs before Balbarine (35) was dismissed by Abbas Afridi.

Tucker remained firm in his approach and continued attacking the Pakistan bowlers. In his 41-ball 73 knock, he smoked 13 fours and a six before being dismissed by Imad Wasim.

The visitors looked to put pressure back on the home side with another dismissal. Shaheen had the better of Neil Rock (4).

Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir removed George Dockrell (6) from the other end. Abbas continued the series of wickets by removing Curtis Campher (1).

Pakistan eventually restricted the home side on 178/7. Shaheen ended as the best bowler, picking figures of 3/14 while Abbas Afridi picked two.