Ireland clinched just their second win over Pakistan with a five-wicket victory in the first T20 at a sun-kissed Clontarf on Frday.

A brilliant 77 from opener Andrew Balbirnie helped the hosts to 183-5 to win with just one ball to spare.

Pakistan made 182-6, with Babar Azam hitting 57 and Saim Ayub adding 45.

Ireland’s first win against Pakistan came at the 2007 World Cup and 17 years later they secured a first victory over the tourists in T20 cricket.

After losing an early wicket Babar and Ayub put on 85 runs to lay a solid foundation for Pakistan.

But they went from 116-2 to 123-5 before a quickfire 37 from Iftikhar Ahmed saw them post a competitive total.