Pacer Shaheen Afridi took figures of 3/14 against Ireland in the third T20I in Dublin and set a new national record.
He is now the first bowler to take three or more wickets for the 13th in his T20I career, the most by a bowler in Pakistan.
Take three or more wickets for Pakistan in T20Is
Shaheen Afridi – 13
Umar Gul – 12
Shadab Khan – 12
Ajmal said – 11
Muhammad Amir – 10
Haris Rauf – 9
Remember, after a strong start at home in the T20I series decider, Pakistan restricted Ireland to 178/7.
After being bowled by Pakistan in the first over, Ireland bowled Ross Adair (7). Shaheen Afridi was dismissed in the third over.
Andy Balbirni and Lorcan Tucker combined to score the goals. The hosts reached 100 in 10.4 overs before Abbas Afridi was dismissed by Balbarine (35).
Tucker remained steadfast in his approach and continued to attack the Pakistani bowlers. In his 73-ball 41, he hit 13 fours and a six before being dismissed by Imad Wasim.
The guests try to hit home by being fired from other jobs. Hawk was better than Neil Rock (4).
Meanwhile, Mohammad Amir removed George Dockrell (6) at the other end. A few overs followed, removing Abbas Curtis Camper (1).
Pakistan eventually restricted the home team to 178/7. Apart from Shahin, Abbas Afridi chose two.
