Ireland's first ever test v Pakistan Dublin, May 11-15 2018

[JJ]

Warrants a thread, for historical purposes

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...istan-only-test-pakistan-tour-of-ireland-2018

In a way a shame it's come so late, most of Ireland's best are in the veteran category, but great to see them putting up a fight - hopefully they can bat well into the 5th day and salvage a draw

Congrats to O'Brien for getting Ireland's first test century

 

[vvvrulz]

Yeah good on them, and I'm glad they picked up test status although it seems a few years too late as you say. Great to see test cricket getting attention during all IPL nonsense too.

They really need more cricket though after this, it's very disappointing how little ODI cricket they get compared to say Bangladesh since their inception. There's a lot of potential that got wasted, we didn't get to see the best of the likes of Joyce & KOB.

 

[ANTiLAG]

Warrants a thread, for historical purposes

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...istan-only-test-pakistan-tour-of-ireland-2018

In a way a shame it's come so late, most of Ireland's best are in the veteran category, but great to see them putting up a fight - hopefully they can bat well into the 5th day and salvage a draw

Congrats to O'Brien for getting Ireland's first test century

Its Pakistan, if Ireland squeeze out another 100 runs, they're a chance to win this.

 

[Timbo]

100? If they can somehow jag an extra 60, and the psychological barrier is 200, it’s an even money game. Especially considering that With Murtaugh and Rankin, Ireland have an extremely good new ball pair.

 

[Bazal]

Sroked that KOB has the first Test hundred for Ireland, he's been a bit of a gun for them at times even if he's not as consistent as blokes like Joyce

Hopefully they can grab a draw or even somehow manage a win...they might be in for a lean start but having a genuine pathway to test cricket for Ireland will mean that the future Eoin Morgan and Boyd Rankin level guys stay home instead of opting to play for England.

 

[Front-Rower]

Final day’s play is live on fox sports tonight from 7.50pm

 

[jargan83]

Saw some highlights yesterday, good old Pakistan appealing for a caught behind when the bat was literally 4 feet from the bat.

 

[Timbo]

O’Brien out without adding to his overnight score. Shame.

 

[_snafu_]

That is shit fielding from Pakistan.

 

[_snafu_]

Pakistan 2 for 13 chasing 160.

Ireland looking good.

 

[Front-Rower]

Pak 2/13 chasing 160. Game on with rain due at 3pm according to the commentary team

 

[Bazal]

3 fa, Murtagh knocks over Asad Shafiq.

Game definitely on, carn Ireland!

 

[_snafu_]

Go Ireland...

 

[Front-Rower]

Carn the Irish

 

[Timbo]

Come on Ireland!

 

[Front-Rower]

Rankin too much leg side. Bring on Tyrone Kane who has a bit of pace about him

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Pakistan win by 5 wickets

 

[vvvrulz]

It's over, Pakistan get there 5 down but at 3/14 it was on.

Well done Ireland for a good first dig.

 

[hineyrulz]

Sounds like a commendable first up effort.

Well done to the Paddy’s.

 

[Twizzle]

A lot of support for Ireland, I'd like to see them play out here maybe next winter but that would be too f**king hard for Sutherland to organise.

Congrats to them on their first test match.