Pakistan vs Ireland Highlights 18 August 2016 1st ODI

Watch latest cricket highlights, Pakistan v Ireland 1st ODI highlights, PAK vs IRE highlights today, Ireland v Pakistan 1st ODI highlights on 18-8-2016. Pakistan take on Ireland in the shorter format of the game after leveling the test series against England by 2-2. Under the captaincy of Azhar Ali, Pakistan are set to battle Ireland, who has been struggling in the one day format of cricket. Pakistan has been facing similar situations in ODIs and their forms guide of last five matches depicts that they have lost all their last five games.


Toss: Ireland won toss and opted to field first.


Azhar Ali will be the key player for Pakistan. He regained his form in batting against England in the tests. He hit two half hundreds after he was appointed skipper but now he has been unable to hit a half century in the last 11 games he played. Kevin O’Brien will be the player under spotlight for Ireland. He is famous for his destructive batting, even against big teams, such as England. Paul Stirling will also strengthen the side. With the return of Niall O’Brien, Ireland’s batting will be boosted. The skipper William Porterfield will open the batting for the side.

Pakistan vs Ireland Highlights 18 August 2016 1st ODI

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We can not neglect the bowling department for Pakistan that has thumped formidable batting orders. With the likes of Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir and Umar Gul in pace department, any team would be worried. The left arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz might also be included in the side after he showed promising performance in Pakistan Super League. Yasir Shah and Imad Wasim are two other options. In their batting department, Azhar Ali will open the batting with Sharjeel Khan, who has been called back after good performance in A-tour. The rookie Sami Aslam, who displayed brilliant performance against England might also be included in the side. Baber Azam, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik remain other options while Sarfraz will handle the gloves behind the wicket.

It will be a tough job for Pakistani selectors as a lot of youth has displayed promising performances. They will be looking for the perfect mixture of youth and experience in the side for the upcoming one-days against England.


Highlights will be available after the match.