Ireland secures victory in series against Pakistan as Jane Maguire smashes the last ball for a six.
In a nail-biting conclusion to the third and decisive match of the T20I series, Ireland clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan in Dublin. With a dramatic last-ball six, Jane Maguire etched her name into the annals of Irish cricket history, securing a four-wicket victory for her team [1][2][4].
The match began with a strong bowling performance from Ireland's Lara McBride, Cara Murray, and Orla Prendergast, restricting Pakistan to a total of 168-6. Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul both fell to Rameen Shamim, leaving Ireland reeling at 35 for three [1]. However, Laura Delany steadied the ship with a resilient 42 runs, and Orla Prendergast scored a quickfire 51 off just 34 deliveries [1].
As Ireland chased the target, the tension mounted. With four runs needed off the final ball, Jane Maguire stepped up to the crease for the first time in the match. Ava Canning's dismissal had opened the door for Maguire's match-winning moment [1]. With the pressure on, Maguire swung her bat and sent the ball soaring over the boundary for a six, securing Ireland's victory on the final ball of the match [1].
The victory extended Ireland's winning streak in T20Is to nine games [1][5]. Rebecca Stokell, who scored 34 not out off 16 balls, was named Player of the Match [1]. Shawaal Zulfiqar was the top scorer for Pakistan, with 33 runs from 27 balls [1].
This historic victory was especially notable because Maguire became the first player in T20 International history to face her first ball on the final ball of a chase and hit a six to secure the win for her team [3]. Her heroics will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in Irish cricket.
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Sports enthusiasts witnessed an unforgettable T20I match as Ireland clinched a 2-0 lead over Pakistan, sealling the series with a four-wicket victory. Jane Maguire's last-ball six marked her entrance into the annals of Irish cricket history, embodying the thrill and drama typically associated with sports.
