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CLONTARF, DUBLIN – The home side found things difficult with the bat but fought hard to take victory in the opening T20I.
The match opened with Pakistan Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first against Ireland Women under overcast skies in Clontarf with a strong wind blowing across the ground.
Ireland Women reached 142 after being bowled out in the 20th over. Amy Hunter (37), Orla Prendergast (29) and Leah Paul (28) led the way with the bat, but regular wickets continued to keep Pakistan Women in the hunt.
In response, Pakistan Women scored 131-9 from their 20 overs, falling short by just 11 runs.
The key wicket takers for Ireland Women with the ball were Orla Prendergast, Jane Maguire and Ava Canning.
The win also marked eight T20I wins in a row for the side, but attention quickly turns to Game Two of the three-match series on Friday.
Player of the Match: Orla Prendergast
MATCH SUMMARY
Ireland Women v Pakistan Women, 1st T20I, Clontarf – 06 August 2025
Ireland 142 (19.4 overs; A Hunter 37; O Prendergast 29, L Paul 28; F Sana 4-26)
Pakistan 131-9 (20 overs; N Parvaiz 29; O Prendergast 3-28, J Maguire 2-20, A Canning 1-9)
Ireland Women won by 11 runs
Scorecard here
