NEW DELHI: Pakistan bounced back from their defeat in the series opener against Ireland to secure a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international in Dublin on Sunday, setting up a thrilling decider in the three-match series.
Opting to bat first, Ireland got off to a dynamic start, scoring 29 runs in the first three overs. However, Shaheen Shah Afridi's quick strikes in the fourth over, dismissing Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, slowed down Ireland's momentum.