Dublin,
After being upset in the T20 series opener, Pakistan will be desperately looking to bounce back against Ireland in the second match here on Sunday with next month’s World Cup on the radar.
Talking at the post-match ceremony late on Friday, Babar said lack of execution in fielding and bowling proved costly for his team adding they were also some runs short.
“We didn’t start well in the first six overs, the pitch was a bit two-paced and had some bounce. Later we recovered well and posted 182 but I think 190 was a par score [here],” Babar, who top-scored for Pakistan in the game with a 43-ball 57, said. Opener Saim Ayub (45 off 29) and middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed (37 not out off 15) were the other prominent scorers for Pakistan.
Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir, who could not play the series opener after arriving in Ireland late due to visa issues, is duly expected to find a place in Pakistan’s playing XI in the second match.
