Pakistan win their Super Eight match against Ireland comfortably by 39 runs on Monday.

Chasing a competitive target of 160, Ireland lost their first wicket in the form of Niall O’Brien early. Soon they lost their second wicket as well.

Although, Ireland captain William Porterfield and Kevin O’Brien got about doing the repair work but Saeed Ajmal claimed the prized-wicket of the captain.

Earlier, riding on a fine half-century by Kamran Akmal, Pakistan managed to post a competitive 159 for five against Ireland.

Pakistan openers — Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan gave their team a good start after electing to bat against Ireland in their Super Eight match on Monday.

Shahzaib Hasan departed after playing a brief but fine knock that gave Pakistan just the right kind of start that they wanted.

Thereafter, Shahid Afridi came to the crease and played his part before getting out for a well-made 13-ball 24 that put Pakistan on top.

Pakistan captain Younis Khan could not sustain for long and got out but Kamran Akmal held on to his wicket at the other end and played his shots well.

In the process Akmal also completed his half-century and helped Pakistan take an upper hand against Ireland.

Pakistan captain Younus Khan is expecting that his side would beat Ireland and book their place in the semi-finals of the ICC World T20.

The Pakistanis, who have already been beaten by England and Sri Lanka during the tournament, reignited their campaign by brushing aside New Zealand at The Oval in their last Super Eight match.