The pacers for Pakistan lost wickets at a heavy economy rate during the innings, according to Ramiz, who criticized their performance against Ireland.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja chastised Men in Green bowlers on Monday for their performance in the second T20I against Ireland, despite their clear victory. Pakistan’s frontline speedsters, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Abbas Afridi, combined to concede 162 runs as Ireland scored a total of 193/7 in the first innings. Shaheen and Amir were the most costly of the four, giving up runs at a minimum economy of 11.00. Shaheen claimed three wickets but conceded 49 runs in his four-over session. Amir surrendered 44 runs in his four-over performance, despite taking only one wicket.
With more over three overs remaining, the Pakistani batsmen were still able to cover ground and easily chase down the 194-run goal.
Ramiz attacked Pakistan’s pacers for their performance against Ireland, saying they were losing runs at a high rate of economy throughout the innings. The sixty-one-year-old believes that Ireland would have been cruising to victory if they had been able to grab Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman’s catch.
“They looked to be behind our bowlers when they gave up 200 runs against Ireland. If they had grabbed Rizwan and Zaman’s catches, it would have been harder for Pakistan to chase the mark.
It will be difficult for Pakistan in the future if their best bowlers continue to give up so many runs against Ireland. Bowlers, particularly pacers, are Pakistan’s strongest suit and main source of success; they haven’t played well since the World Cup in India last year. On his YouTube channel, Ramiz stated, “The circumstance is tough because there are two good balls and three terrible deliveries.
Pakistan’s choice to bowl after winning the toss backfired as Lorcan Tucker (51) spearheaded the attack at bat, with Harry Tector (32) and Curtis Campher (22) offering him the perfect counterbalance. Gareth Delany’s 28* run cameo from 10 deliveries to propel Ireland to 193/7 at the conclusion supplied the final touches.
In response, Pakistan was successfully pursued by Mohammad Rizwan (75*) and Fakhar Zaman (78). The visitors won handily by seven wickets thanks to three straight sixes from Azam Khan.
After Pakistan’s victory tied the series at one, the third match—which takes place on Tuesday at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin—will determine the series winner.
