Pakistan women cruise to win over Irish to qualify for World T20

KARACHI: Pakistan clinched a spot in the Women's world Twenty20 in Bangladesh next year after a nine-wicket victory over Ireland in the semi-final of the qualifiers in Dublin on Monday. Ireland were bowled out for only 65 and Pakistan cruised to the win, losing only one wicket in the process. Sadia Yousuf starred for Pakistan with figures of 4-9 in four overs while Kim Garth was the only one from Ireland who remained unbeaten and managed double figures. Javeria Khan scored 34 as Pakistan wrapped up the chase easily, losing only Nahida Khan for 13 in the seventh over while Nain Abidi made 16.