Ireland vs Pakistan 2024/25

The fixture between Ireland and Pakistan is defined by two distinct cricketing traditions meeting on the international stage. Pakistan, a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test status since 1952, brings a long-established legacy to the contest. Ireland joined the full membership in June 2017, a move that elevated its domestic provincial model to global recognition. The two nations do not compete in a shared club structure; rather, their relationship is governed by bilateral series arranged by Cricket Ireland and the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The competitive dynamic is heavily skewed toward Pakistan in formal records. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Pakistan has won nine matches against Ireland’s zero, with one tie. In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), Pakistan leads four to one. However, the historical narrative contains a pivotal moment from the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Ireland defeated Pakistan by three wickets using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, an upset that eliminated the Asian giants from the tournament and marked a significant milestone for Irish cricket.

Recent encounters have seen shifts in momentum within shorter formats. The most recent men's series in May 2024 concluded with Pakistan winning two of three T20I matches. Ireland secured its first-ever T20I win against Pakistan during that same tour. On the women's side, Ireland triumphed in a three-match T20I series in August 2025, winning two matches to one. Both nations utilise different domestic frameworks, with Ireland relying on provincial teams like Leinster Lightning and North West Warriors in the Inter-Provincial Cup, while Pakistan employs a mix of regional first-class sides and franchise T20 competitions.

Key distinction: Ireland’s entry into Test cricket began with a match against Pakistan in 2018, which started with a washed-out opening day, a distinction the team held before recording its first Test victory in 2024.