Ireland team had defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the first T20 match.
Pakistan cricket team is currently on Ireland tour for a three-match T20 series. So, the first match of this T20 series was played yesterday, Friday, May 10, between the two teams at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin.
Let us tell you that in this match, Ireland cricket team surprised everyone and defeated Pakistan cricket team by 5 wickets. There was a lot of criticism in the cricket world for Pakistan’s crushing defeat against Ireland.
However, now Pakistani all-rounder player Iftikhar Ahmed has given a big statement regarding this crushing defeat of the team. Iftikhar has full hope that his team will make a great comeback in the second T20 match.
Iftikhar Ahmed gave a big statement
Let us tell you that while talking about the first T20 match between Pakistan vs Ireland, Iftikhar Ahmed said – When I came out to bat in that match, the team needed runs, and I played my real cricket. In the first T20 match, our team did not perform as per its nature. We fielded poorly and gave away some boundaries as well. But this is part of the game and we hope to bounce back in the second T20 match.
Iftikhar Ahmed further said – Looking at the quality in our team, we can make a comeback against Ireland. After this we will gain confidence to play cricket in England and then in the T20 World Cup 2024.
On the other hand, let us give you information about the ongoing T20 series between Pakistan and Ireland, now the second T20 match between the two teams will be played in Dublin on May 12. This will be a do or die match for Pakistan, whereas if Ireland wins this match then it will win the T20 series.