Injury boost for Ireland ahead of Pakistan series

Ireland famously beat Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup thanks primarily to Niall O'Brien's 72, while when the sides met in the 2015 event, William Porterfield's century in Adelaide wasn't enough to give Ireland a quarter-final slot.

The most recent meetings on Irish soil came in 2013 when a Paul Stirling century and a whirlwind unbeaten 84 from just 47 balls from Kevin O’Brien saw Ireland earn a dramatic last ball tie in the first ODI, while Pakistan won the second by two wickets despite Ed Joyce scoring an unbeaten 116.

Ireland Squad
William Porterfield (Captain) (Warwickshire), John Anderson (Merrion/Leinster Lightning), Peter Chase (Malahide/Leinster Lightning), Ed Joyce (Sussex), Tim Murtagh (Middlesex), Andy McBrine (Donemana/NW Warriors), Barry McCarthy (Durham), Kevin O’Brien (Leicestershire/Leinster Lightning), Niall O’Brien (Leicestershire), Stuart Poynter (Durham), Boyd Rankin (Warwickshire), Paul Stirling (Middlesex), Gary Wilson (Surrey), Craig Young (Bready/NW Warriors).

Fixtures
18th August Ireland v Pakistan (1st ODI) Malahide (10.45am)
20th August Ireland v Pakistan (2nd ODI) Malahide (10.45 am)