Sidra, Muneeba create history as Pakistan thrash Ireland.

LAHORE -- Sidra Amin produced her career-best 176 not out, while Muneeba Ali stroked her maiden century to record a crushing 128-run win for Pakistan over Ireland to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC Women's Championship ODI series here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Bismah's decision to bat first after winning the toss paid dividends from the start as both openers Muneeba and Sidra added a record 221 runs for the first wicket - beating their previous 158-run stand which was made against Sri Lanka earlier this year at the Southend Club, Karachi. The left-handed Muneeba and right-handed Sidra's 221-run partnership came off 214 balls. Muneeba brought up her maiden century in the 33rd over of the innings off 108 balls. She was eventually dismissed for 114-ball 107, studded with 10 fours and two sixes.

Sidra was joined by Aliya Riaz - who was promoted up in the order - and the two stitched 97 runs off 67 balls for the second wicket. Aliya returned back scoring 29 off 28 balls. Sadaf Shamas was next to go after getting bowled to Arlene Kelly for a...