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PAK-W vs IRE-W: The third and final ODI of the Ireland Women tour of Pakistan, 2022 will take place on 9th November 2022. The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host this match. Pakistan Women have already clinched the series by 2-0. Ireland Women are touring Pakistan for a series of 3 ODIs and as many T20 internationals.
Pakistan Women batters have been phenomenal in this series. Skipper Bismah Maroof and Sidra Ameen won the game for the team single-handedly. The bowlers did a good job as well by restricting the Ireland Women to a total of 194. Post that the top order of the home team took over and won the game by 9 wickets. Pakistan would set out to clean sweep the series in the final game.
Meanwhile, Ireland Women failed to step up to the challenge. As they have lost the series already, their pride as a team is at stake. They would step up on the field to clinch this one game that can boost their confidence as a team going forward.
Match Details for PAK-W vs IRE-W
Series: Ireland Women tour of Pakistan, 2022
Date: 9th November 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch Details for PAK-W vs IRE-W
The pitch of Gaddafi Stadium has produced high-scoring games in the past. The flat pitch will have a little less to offer to the bowlers. The weather will be hot and humid. Batting first could be a good choice on this wicket.
Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Women
Bismah Maroof (captain), Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima, Sadia Iqbal, Kainat Imitiaz
Ireland Women
Leah Paul, Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Laura Delany (captain), Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron (wicket-keeper), Rachel Delaney, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire
Match Predictions for PAK-W vs IRE-W
Pakistan Women are the probable winners of this fixture. They have been consistent in this series and have benefited from the home advantage as well. They will aim to whitewash the series. Also, this match will be played as a part of the ICC ODI Championship. Hence, this match has added importance attached to it. Overall, a good contest between the two teams is likely to take place.
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