LAUDERHILL (USA): Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign came to a bittersweet end as they secured a consolation three-wicket victory over Ireland. Captain Babar Azam, who played a crucial role in the win, expressed regret over the mistakes made in earlier Group A matches against India and the USA, which ultimately cost them a place in the knockout stages.

In the match against Ireland, Babar’s unbeaten 32 helped Pakistan chase down a modest target of 107, though the team nearly stumbled before reaching the finish line.

Reflecting on the overall performance, Babar admitted to shortcomings in batting during the crucial games. “I think with the bowling, conditions suited our bowlers. But in batting, we made a few mistakes in the matches against the USA and India. When you lose wickets, the pressure is on you,” Babar said during the post-match presentation ceremony.

Despite the victory over Ireland, the earlier losses to India and the USA weighed heavily on the team’s chances, ultimately leading to their early exit from the tournament. Babar emphasized the need to learn from these experiences and improve their performance in future competitions.

As Pakistan bids farewell to the T20 World Cup, the team and its supporters will undoubtedly reflect on what could have been, had those critical errors been avoided in the pivotal matches.