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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan is currently locked in an intense three-game T20I series against Ireland. The series has seen tough competition, with Ireland claiming the first match and Pakistan evening the score in the second.
Amidst the series, a controversial moment involving Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi has gone viral. The incident occurred when an Afghan fan behaved inappropriately towards Afridi as he interacted with his supporters. A video that spread across social media shows Afridi confronting the fan before alerting security, who then promptly escorted the fan out.
As for the series itself, it kicked off with Ireland delivering a surprising upset, thanks to Andy Balbirnie’s outstanding innings. In the second match, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, responded strongly. Despite conceding 193 runs, Pakistan’s bowlers, including Shaheen Afridi who took three wickets, kept the match competitive. Chasing a target of 194, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman excelled, scoring 75* and 78 runs respectively, enabling Pakistan to secure the win in just 16.5 overs.
With the series poised at 1-1, the final game at Castle Avenue in Dublin on Tuesday, May 14, promises to be a decisive battle. Both teams are gearing up for a strong finish to what has been a closely fought series.