Pakistani national cricket team in Ireland for the 2018 season
The 2018 season tour of the Pakistani national cricket team to Ireland took place from May 11-15, 2018. The international cricket tour was part of the 2018 international cricket season and included a test . Pakistan won the Test Series 1–0. It included Ireland's first test, making it the eleventh test nation.
prehistory
It was the first tour of the season for both teams. Ireland and Afghanistan received test status on June 22nd, 2017 . It was the first elevation of a team to a test nation since the rise of Bangladesh in 2000. On April 27, it was announced that Sky Sports and RTÉ had secured the broadcast rights to the Irish home games of the 2018 season for 1.8 million euros. Pakistan played two games in England against English counties in preparation, as it continued a test series in England after this tour .
Stadion
Venue of the tour |
The following stage was designated as the venue for the tour and announced on November 21, 2017.
Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
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Malahide Cricket Club Ground | Malahide | 11,500 | 1st test |
Squad lists
Pakistan named its squad on April 15th. Ireland named their squad on May 4th.
test | |
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Ireland | Pakistan |
Test in Malahide
May 11-15 scorecard |
Malahide |
Pakistan 310-9d (96) & 160-5 (45) |
- |
Ireland 130 (47.2) & 339 (129.3) (f / o) |
Pakistan wins with 5 wickets |
Although the test was originally scheduled for 5 days, the first day was canceled due to heavy rain and accordingly it was played within 4 days.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Afghanistan, Ireland get Test status ( English ) Cricinfo. June 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ↑ Cricket Ireland secure lucrative TV rights deal with Sky Sports and RTÉ for first Test ( English ) The 42. April 27, 2018. Accessed May 24, 2018th
- ↑ Malahide to host Ireland's first Test match when they play Pakistan in May ( English ) BBC Sport. November 21, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ↑ Fakhar, Imam receive maiden call-ups for Ireland, England Tests . Cricinfo. April 15, 2018.
- ↑ Ireland announce 14-man squad for historic first Test against Pakistan . Belfast Telegraph. 4th May 2018.