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
So Pakistan win a memorable game of cricket by two wickets. Ireland seemed to have the upper hand when they reduced their opponenets to 133 for 7 but superb hitting by Kamran Akmal and Wahab Riaz changed the game. The Pakistan wicketkeeper takes the man of the match award while Kevin O'Brien takes the man of the series award. With this victory Pakistan take the series 1-0 which will count as good preperation for their Champions Trophy campaign beginning next month.
Ger Siggins' report will be up shortly so do check that out but from Conor Hayes in a sun soaked Clontarf it's goodbye.
The preview to the second ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin
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
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
