Ireland knock Pakistan out of ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup

Ireland beat Pakistan by 13 runs in a rain-affected match to advance to the Super 6 in the Women's U19 T20 World Cup.

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Ireland defeated Pakistan by 13 runs in a rain-affected ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup 2025 match at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Malaysia on Wednesday. The match, which was reduced to nine overs per side due to rain, saw Ireland winning the toss and opting to bat first.

 

 

 

 

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They posted a total of 69-5 in their allotted overs. Alice Walsh was the standout performer for Ireland, scoring 31 runs off 19 balls. Her knock included five boundaries, and she was named Player of the Match.

Walsh’s opening partner, Annabel Squires, contributed 11 off 10 balls, including two fours, while Abbi Harrison added 10 off 10 balls to the total.

 

 

 

 

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Pakistan's Memoona Khalid took two wickets in her solitary over, but the Irish batting held firm in the reduced overs.

Pakistan’s revised target, set at 73 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, seemed achievable after a promising start. The team reached 24-0 in 2.1 overs before wickets began to fall.

 

 

 

 

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Captain Komal Khan was the top scorer for Pakistan, contributing 12 runs from 12 balls, but the team finished at 59-7, 13 runs short of the target.

Ireland’s Ellie McGee was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 13 runs in her two overs. Her performance helped Ireland secure the win and secure their place in the Super 6 stage.

 

 

 

 

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This victory ended Pakistan's journey in the tournament, while Ireland moved one step closer to the title.