Twitter Reactions: Gaby Lewis powers Ireland to memorable victory against Pakistan in T20I series opener
Nida Dar's valiant half-century for Pakistan went in vain after Ireland chased their target with eight deliveries to spare.
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Ireland extinguished the embarrassment of the ODI series whitewash against Pakistan after defeating the hosts in the T20I series opener at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Laura Delany's visitors chased down Pakistan's below par-total of 135 runs to draw first blood in the three-match T20I series. Gaby Lewis guided the visitors to a memorable victory with a fluent unbeaten half-century for her side.
The hosts, led by Bismah Maroof, won the toss and opted to bat first in the match. However, they were met with a turbulent start after losing wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali on just the third delivery of the match for a duck. The Pakistani skipper was next to follow in the fifth over after scoring 17 off 15 deliveries.
Pakistan were in a spot of bother after being restricted to 56-4. But the veteran hard-hitting batter Nida Dar wrestled back the momentum for the home side with a brisk half-century. Her 57-run stand with Aliya Riaz helped Pakistan to a competitive total of 135 runs in their 20 overs. Orla Prendergast was the pick of the Irish bowlers, returning with glittering bowling figures of 3/10 in her four overs.
Gaby Lewis' glittering half-century guided Ireland to a historic victory
Chasing a modest total, Ireland were pegged initially by the early dismissal of Amy Hunter in the second over of the chase. Orla Prendergast, who starred with the ball earlier in the match, consolidated for the visitors along with Gaby Lewis. Although Prendergast was dismissed after a well-compiled innings post the powerplay, Lewis kept her cool taking her side to a commanding position in the match.
The opening batter compiled an unbeaten 69 off 54 deliveries to guide the Irish to a historic win with six wickets in the bag and eight deliveries to spare in the match.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Ireland's resounding win against Pakistan:
VICTORY!!! We win the first T20I in Lahore by six wickets 🔥
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) November 12, 2022
Outstanding performance from the team to go 1-0 up in the series. Gaby Lewis with the winning runs. Get in!!!
WATCH: https://t.co/aLjac02ylz
SCORE: https://t.co/oBN0SYFcuI #BackingGreeen ☘️🏏| @HanleyEnergy pic.twitter.com/5Uz67IWrFR
Ireland Women beat Pakistan Women in 1st T20I at Lahore!!
— Farhan Nisar (@farhanwrites) November 12, 2022
- First-ever victory for any Irish team in Pakistan
- Only 2nd T20I defeat for Pakistan Women at home
- First win for Ireland Women against Pakistan Women in 8 years
Congrats @cricketireland #PAKWvIREW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/2NGPOHT4A2
#PakistanCricket
— Muhammad Yousaf (Anjum) (@yousafexpress) November 12, 2022
Ireland women beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in first T20 match#PAKvIR
50 up for Gaby Lewis off 40 balls 👏
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) November 12, 2022
Just 33 more runs needed for the win!! Well batted Gaby, see us home 👊
WATCH: https://t.co/aLjac02ylz
SCORE: https://t.co/oBN0SYFcuI #BackingGreeen ☘️🏏| @HanleyEnergy pic.twitter.com/kESdvKXDzP
Kiya ye wahi Pakistan K Women Team hai jo Ireland k against ODI series jeety thy.
— Dr. Rihab khan (@DrRihabOfficial) November 12, 2022
Aaj tu bilkul cricket khailna bhool gayi..
Most runs for @IrishWomensCric in an innings against a Full Member in T20Is
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) November 12, 2022
69* @lewis_gaby TODAY
Best bowling figures for Ireland pacer against a Full Member in T20Is
3/10 @prendergastorla TODAY#PAKvIRE
A dominating display and what a win!!!
— Jackie Zhao (@giveme50dollar) November 12, 2022
We did it and we go 1-0 up in the T20 series. Lets make it 2-0 in the next match and grab the series... #PAKvIRE #CricketTwitter #BackingGreen ♥️🍀🇮🇪🏏 https://t.co/oYTwul1Af9
What a win for @IrishWomensCric!
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) November 12, 2022
Their first over Pakistan since 2014.
They have now beaten South Africa & Pakistan in T20Is this year.
Chase down 135 with 6 wickets to spare.#PAKvIRE
Ireland is anyday a better T20 team than Pakistan , and one of the reason being intent of top 3 , compared mediocre of Pak. #PAKvIRE
— Prajin (@wcriccrazeprajn) November 12, 2022
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