In the feudal world of cricket, an Associate nation has never beaten a Full Member in an international series, but Ireland came desperately close to beating Pakistan before a breathtaking partnership took the game, and series, away
The top Associate team have big ambitions of playing five-day cricket, but without a clear pathway to the next level, their players are growing frustrated
Ireland captain William Porterfield said his side felt "disappointed" after their hopes for a maiden series win over a Test nation were quashed as Pakistan won 1-0.
Pakistani supporters outnumbering Irish fans at a game in Dublin - Whodathunk
The preview to the second ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin
