Sri Lanka, Ireland Women Slated To Visit Pakistan For Historic Tour

Pakistan will play hosts to Ireland’s women’s cricket team for the first time in the annals of cricketing history in 2022, the two boards confirmed the news on Monday.

Pakistan will also host Sri Lanka in 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is which will be part of the preparation for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year. Irish women will play three each of ODIs and T20Is as well.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2022, following the announcement of full-time contracts. We have a busy summer ahead and are greatly looking forward to the prospect of playing Pakistan in an away series.

“As a squad, we haven’t travelled to Pakistan before, but now having qualified for the ICC Women’s Championship, we have been presented with this opportunity, one that no doubt will be a good challenge towards the end of the year.”

“Having not played in Asian conditions for a few years now due to COVID-19, with a young squad this will be an invaluable opportunity as we are set to play more regularly in this part of the world over coming years,” Ireland captain Laura Delany stated.

“It will be the first time in five years an Ireland Women’s side has played in Asia” – CI director

Cricket Ireland director Richard Holdsworth expressed excitement at the prospect of playing one of the top sides. It will also be the first time in over five years that Ireland is touring an Asian country for a series.

“We are delighted to confirm this historic tour to Pakistan and appreciate the support of the Pakistan Cricket Board in arranging the tour. This year will be 25 years since the two women’s sides first met on the field.”

“It will be the first time in five years an Ireland Women’s side has played in Asia. This year will be 25 years since the two women’s sides first met on the field, and will be the first time in five years an Ireland Women’s side has played in Asia,” Holdsworth said.

Across formats, Ireland and Pakistan have played 31 matches. They faced each other for the first time back in the women’s 1997 ODI World Cup.

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