Ireland Announces Squad for T20I Series Against Pakistan

DUBLIN: Cricket Ireland has revealed its 14-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. The three matches are set to commence on August 6 and will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club.

The squad sees the return of Freya Sargent, a bowling all-rounder, following her recovery from an injury. The rest of the team remains unchanged from the one that achieved a 3-0 victory in home conditions recently.

Ireland will be led by Gaby Lewis, with Orla Prendergast serving as her deputy. Lara McBride, an off-spinner, has retained her position in the squad after a notable performance in the recent series against Zimbabwe.

In a statement, Cricket Ireland noted that Freya Sargent is back in the squad after recovering from an injury, and Lara McBride maintains her place after an impressive debut series against Zimbabwe.

The three-match series is scheduled to take place at The Clontarf Cricket Club on August 6, 8, and 10.

Historically, Ireland and Pakistan have played each other 19 times in women’s T20Is, with Pakistan holding a significant advantage with 15 wins.

The last T20I series between these two nations occurred in 2022, with Ireland securing a 2-1 victory.

Ireland squad for T20I series against Pakistan:

  • Gaby Lewis (c)
  • Ava Canning
  • Christina Coulter Reilly
  • Laura Delany
  • Amy Hunter
  • Arlene Kelly
  • Louise Little
  • Jane Maguire
  • Lara McBride
  • Cara Murray
  • Leah Paul
  • Orla Prendergast
  • Freya Sargent
  • Rebecca Stokell
Schedule for Pakistan’s T20I series against Ireland
  • August 6
  • August 8
  • August 10