Pakistan’s Babar Azam scored a remarkable 31 runs off 34 balls in an unbeaten inning, while star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 wickets for just 22 runs, leading Pakistan to a three-wicket victory against Ireland in their final game at the T20 World Cup.
However, despite the win, Pakistan had already been eliminated from the tournament and finished third in their group. Ireland ended up at the bottom of the table with just one point from their washed-out game against the USA.
Pakistan’s World Cup campaign started on a rough patch with a loss to the United States in a Super Over. They then fell short against India, failing to chase a target of 119 and losing by six runs. Despite this setback, they managed to keep their hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory over Canada in their third match.
After the win against Ireland, Shaheen Shah Afridi stressed the need for improvement within the team. He thanked the fans for their support and expressed his determination to grow and improve as a team. Afridi was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance with the ball and emphasized the importance of hitting good areas and executing plans effectively. He also highlighted that this victory was an opportunity for them to work hard and prepare for future tournaments such as the Champions Trophy, where they could showcase their growth and improvement.
