Pakistan vs Ireland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Pakistan took on Ireland on Apr 8, 2026, 10:55 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 457 runs and 16 wickets fall between Ireland (227/9 in 50.0 overs) and Pakistan (230/7 in 49.4 overs).
2. Ireland Innings Breakdown (227/9)
Batting in the first innings, Ireland finished on 227/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.54 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Lorcan Tucker spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 35 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 120.0). Valuable middle-order support came from George Dockrell , who contributed 42 runs off 55 deliveries, while Paul Stirling added 35 (43b). The bowling side conceded 18 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 8). With the ball in the first innings, Shaheen Shah Afridi led the bowling figures with 4/47 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.70), assisted by Haris Rauf (2/29 in 8.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (230/7)
Pursuing a target of 228 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 230/7 in 49.4 overs at a scoring rate of 4.63 runs per over. Hasebullah Khan anchored the chase for Pakistan with 49 runs from 54 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 90.7), alongside Babar Azam who chipped in with 45 off 51 balls. Defending the total, George Dockrell delivered a key spell of 2/23 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.30, while Joshua Little finished with 2/48 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Babar Azam and Saim Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 72 runs off 94 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Fakhar Zaman making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 280.0 total points, followed closely by George Dockrell (266.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shaheen Shah Afridi .