Ireland U19 Women defeated Pakistan by 13 runs (DLS method) in a tense encounter at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super Sixes stage.
Ireland secured a thrilling victory over Pakistan by 13 runs ( Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method) to advance to the Super Sixes stage of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Captain Niamh MacNulty, leading her team for the third consecutive time in the tournament, won the toss and elected to bat in this crucial match.
Pakistan, having also suffered a loss and one abandoned game due to rain, entered the fixture with a better net run rate, meaning they would progress to the next stage alongside England and USA if the game remained incomplete. Ireland commenced their innings with a blistering start as Alice Walsh smashed a boundary through the covers off the very first ball. Freya Sargent joined the onslaught, propelling Ireland's explosive start until her dismissal in the fourth over. Heavy rain ensued shortly after, forcing a lengthy delay. When the game resumed, a revised format of nine overs per side was implemented, incorporating a three-over powerplay and two overs per bowler.Upon returning to the crease, Alice Walsh (31 runs off 19 balls) anchored Ireland's innings, regaining momentum after the rain interruption. Although Ireland struggled to find boundaries as freely after Walsh's dismissal in the seventh over, they maintained a strong tempo with sharp running between the wickets. Their total of 69/5 from nine overs proved formidable, especially in a knockout encounter. This score was further adjusted by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method due to the earlier rain interruptions, requiring Pakistan to chase down 73 runs from their allotted nine overs. Ireland's bowlers initially struggled to make an early breakthrough but finally achieved success with Fatima Khan's run out in the third over. Freya Sargent added to the pressure by dismissing Zoofishan Ayyaz a few balls later. Two more run outs in the subsequent over intensified the tension. While Pakistan still had time to mount a comeback at 34-4, a collective effort from Ellie McGee (2-13), Lara McBride (1-10), and Niamh McNulty (0-4) sealed a remarkable victory for Ireland U19 Women, ensuring their progression in the tournament
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