LAHORE: Ireland women's team on Wednesday clinched a historic first T20I series victory over Pakistan, as a brilliant half-century from Gaby Lewis set up their seven-wicket triumph in the final match of the series at Gaddafi Stadium.
While Gaby top-scored with a 46-ball 71, laced with 11 fours and a six at a strike-rate of 154.34, her opening partner Amy Hunter contributed 40 in a 110-run stand, falling just three runs short of an Ireland record for a T20I partnership.
After making 167/4 in 20 overs, Ireland bowled out Pakistan for just 133 in 18.5 overs. With the ball, Arlene Kelly and Laura Delany picked three wickets each while Jane Maguire had two scalps and Eimear Richardson had a wicket.
Brief Scores: Ireland 167/4 in 20 overs (Gaby Lewis 71, Amy Hunter 40, Nida Dar 1/27) beat Pakistan 133 all out in 18.5 overs (Javeria Khan 50, Nida Dar 26, Arlene Kelly 3/19, Laura Delany 3/20) by 34 runs. IANS
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