How all the nations fared on their Test debut

Ireland (vs Pakistan): 11-15 May, 2018

Ireland v Pakistan - Test Match: Day Five

Result: Pakistan (310/9, declared & 160/5) beat Ireland (130 & 339, following-on) by 5 wickets

Venue: The Village, Malahide

The first day’s play was completely washed out by rain, giving Ireland the unique distinction of having their first day in Test cricket history washed out. Despite being on the wrong side of the result, Kevin O’Brien, who became the first Irish cricketer to play 300 matches for his country, was awarded the Man of the Match award for his scores of 40 and 118 in the first and second innings respectively.

Every Irish player except Boyd Rankin made their Test debut, as Rankin became the first Test cricketer since Kepler Wessels in 1994 to play Test cricket for more than one national side. Incidentally, the Irish men’s national team made their Test debut 18 years after their women’s counterparts had played their first Test match, also against Pakistan, in 2000.

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