Dublin – Pakistan’s campaign in the Ireland-hosted T20I tri-series came to an end on Wednesday after their rain-affected clash against West Indies was abandoned at Castle Avenue, leaving the Green Shirts at the bottom of the points table.
According to Beyond Time News, the washout confirmed Pakistan’s elimination from the tournament, while hosts Ireland remained in contention for the title following the shared points scenario.
Rain Disrupts Key Encounter in Dublin
The match was delayed by around 70 minutes due to rain before finally getting underway after ground staff worked to prepare the field.
West Indies captain Chinelle Henry won the toss and opted to field first, putting Pakistan into bat under overcast conditions.
Pakistan’s innings struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack. The team managed 111 for 7 in 16.5 overs before another rain interruption brought play to a halt, eventually forcing abandonment.
Pakistan Batting Falters Under Pressure
Middle-order batter Aliya Riaz top-scored for Pakistan with a steady 24 off 23 balls, anchoring a struggling innings.
Captain Fatima Sana contributed an unbeaten 21 from 21 deliveries, while Rameen Shamim and Ayesha Zafar added 17 runs each. Gull Feroza managed 10 runs, but no other batter reached double figures as Pakistan failed to build partnerships.
The innings reflected Pakistan’s ongoing struggles with consistency in the series, particularly in adapting to difficult playing conditions.
West Indies Bowlers Dominate Early
West Indies bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings. Ashmini Munisar and Chinelle Henry led the attack with two wickets each.
They were well supported by Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, and Qiana Joseph, who each claimed a wicket to restrict Pakistan to a below-par total.
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Pakistan Knocked Out as Ireland Stay in Race
The abandoned match proved decisive for Pakistan’s fate in the tri-series. With just two points from three matches, they can now only reach a maximum of six points even if they defeat Ireland in their final fixture.
Hosts Ireland, however, remain in contention for the title. A win against Pakistan in the final match would take them to 12 points, putting them ahead of West Indies in the standings.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s exit from the T20I tri-series highlights a difficult campaign marked by inconsistent batting and weather interruptions at crucial moments. With the final group match still to be played, Ireland and West Indies remain in contention for the title, while Pakistan look to salvage pride in their final outing.
FAQs
1. Why was Pakistan eliminated from the tri-series?
Due to the abandoned match and insufficient points to qualify for the top position.
2. What happened in the Pakistan vs West Indies match?
The match was washed out after rain interruptions, with Pakistan scoring 111/7.
3. Who were Pakistan’s top scorers?
Aliya Riaz (24) and Fatima Sana (21*).
4. How did West Indies bowlers perform?
Ashmini Munisar and Chinelle Henry took two wickets each.
5. Can Pakistan still improve their standings?
They can only play one more match but cannot qualify for the title.
