Nida, Ayesha help Pakistan level series.

LAHORE -- Nida Dar's all-round performance and Ayesha Naseem's quick-fire 25 helped Pakistan women register a sixwicket win over Ireland in the second Twenty20 International played here at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. This victory also helped Pakistan women level the three-match T20I series 1-1. The series decider will be played tomorrow (Wednesday). Chasing 119- run target for victory in 17 overs, as the start of the play was delayed due to rain, the opening pair of the host side - Javeria Khan and Muneeba Ali - provided a 26-run start off 19 balls before Muneeba fell to Arlene Kelly for 10-ball 12 runs. Captain Bismah, who could score paltry 2 off 5 balls, was the next to go with 29 runs on the board. Javeria was then joined by Nida Dar and the two most experienced batters added significant 46 runs for the third-wicket partnership. Both Javeria (35, 39b, 3x4) and Nida (28, 25b, 1x4,1x6) ran themselves out and Pakistan were four down...

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