Pakistan are currently touring Ireland, where they are scheduled to compete in three T20Is, followed by four T20Is in England. The inaugural match between Ireland and Pakistan is scheduled for May 10 at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.

This series serves as valuable preparation for both teams as they are placed in the same group for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Pakistan recently drew a home series against New Zealand and will be looking to seal the series to boost their confidence for the upcoming global event. Meanwhile, Ireland aims to topple the visitors in the game and win their first T20I against the Men in Green.

Pakistan tour of Ireland 2024, 1st T20I:

Date and Time: May 10, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm local
Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin

Clontarf Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report:

This pitch is known for its characteristics that heavily favour fast bowlers. Its surface provides ideal conditions for the ball to seam and swing, making it challenging for batters to score runs comfortably. When the weather is overcast, these conditions become even more pronounced, adding an extra layer of difficulty for the batting side.

Given the pitch’s nature, winning the toss is significant. Teams that win the toss here often opt to bowl first, as chasing on this surface is generally considered the more favourable option.

IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Lorcan Tucker
Batters: Paul Stirling, Babar Azam, Andrew Balbirnie, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Barry McCarthy, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah

IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Paul Stirling (vc)
Choice 2: Fakhar Zaman (c), Shadab Khan (vc)

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IRE vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Mark Adair, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Gareth Delany

IRE vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 10, 02:00 pm GMT):

IRE vs PAK Fantasy Team (screengrab Dream 11)

Squads:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

Ireland: Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling (C), Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Benjamin White

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