Cricket

Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, opted to field first after winning the toss in the second T20 international against Ireland at Clontarf. This crucial match holds significance for Pakistan, as a victory is essential to force a series decider.Pakistan made a strategic change to their lineup, replacing Shadab Khan with Mohammad Amir. Ireland also implemented a change, with Graham Hume stepping in for Barry McCarthy, who experienced back spasms.The toss was delayed by 45 minutes due to a sudden downpour, followed by intermittent drizzle that further postponed the start of play.Ireland's Batting Lineup:1. Paul Stirling (captain)2. Andrew Balbirnie3. Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper)4. Harry Tector5. George Dockrell6. Gareth Delany7. Curtis Campher8. Mark Adair9. Graham Hume10. Craig Young11. Ben WhitePakistan's Batting Lineup:1. Babar Azam (captain)2. Saim Ayub3. Mohammad Rizwan4. Fakhar Zaman5. Azam Khan6. Iftikhar Ahmed7. Imad Wasim8. Shaheen Afridi9. Naseem Shah10. Abbas Afridi11. Mohammad AmirWith the series on the line, both teams will be eager to secure a victory. Pakistan will look to their experienced bowlers, including Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Amir, to restrict Ireland's batting. Ireland, on the other hand, will rely on their top-order batsmen, such as Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, to provide a solid foundation.