Dublin: Pakistan defeated Ireland by 7 wickets in second match of three match series here in Dublin.
A 144 runs partnership between Muhammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman played a crucial role in the Pakistan victory.
Fakhar Zaman caught after scoring 78 runs which included six fours and six sixes.
Muhammad Rizwan remained unbeaten at 75 with six fours and four sixes.
In the end Muhammad Azam blusterous batting played final role achieving the target in the 17th over as the player scored 30 runs only on 10 balls with a strike rate of 300.
Muhammad Rizwan declared man of the match over his fantastic batting.
Earlier, Ireland set a challenging total of 194 runs to Pakistan for chase in the second match of three match series here in Dublin.
Ireland scored 193 off 7 wickets after playing all 20 overs.
Lorcan Tucker wicket keeper batter remained the highest scorer from Ireland scoring 51 runs. Harry Tector made 32 runs, Curtis Campher hit 22 runs while Gareth Delany remained unbeaten at 28 runs with strike rate of 280.
From Pakistan side Shaheen Shah Afridi begged three wickets, Abbass Afridi two and Muhammad Amir and Naseem Shah got one wicket each.
Earlier, Pakistan decided to field first against Ireland after winning the toss.
