The

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toured Ireland in August 2022 to play five

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(T20I) matches. Initially, the tour included a one-off

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match, but this was dropped from the fixtures when

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announced the schedule in March 2022. Cricket Ireland confirmed the dates and venues for the tour later the same month. The matches were used by both teams as preparation for the

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. Ireland won the series 3–2 after claiming a victory in a rain-affected final match.

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was named player of the series.

Squads

The

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(ACB) also named

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, Nijat Masood,

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and

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as reserve players for the series. Usman Ghani and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who were only temporarily named as reserves, were later added to the main squad once they received clearance regarding their visas.

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was added to Ireland's squad after the third T20I, in place of

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T20I series

1st T20I

2nd T20I

3rd T20I

4th T20I

5th T20I

References

External links

Series home at ESPNcricinfo
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