Pakistan beat Ireland to force T20I series to a decider

PAKISTAN BEAT IRELAND by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Dublin on Sunday to set up a deciding showdown in the three-match series.

But Shaheen Shah Afridi put the brakes on Ireland’s assault, dismissing opening pair Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie in the fourth over. Curtis Campher and George Dockrell boosted the score before Gareth Delany’s 28 off 10 balls helped the hosts post 193 for seven. But Ireland’s hopes of sealing a famous series win with a game to spare were dashed as Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman put on a stunning 140-run partnership.“I’m relieved, credit to all batters,” said Azam.

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