In pictures: Ireland fight back to secure tie against Pakistan

Published May 24, 2013
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez acknowledges the crowd after reaching his century.
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez acknowledges the crowd after reaching his century.
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (L) reacts after reaching his century as team-mate Nasir Jamshed (R) looks on.
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (L) reacts after reaching his century as team-mate Nasir Jamshed (R) looks on.
Pakistan's Nasir Jamshaid calls for a medic after a back injury.
Pakistan's Nasir Jamshaid calls for a medic after a back injury.
Groundstaff try to place a cover over the crease as rain delays the One Day International.
Groundstaff try to place a cover over the crease as rain delays the One Day International.
Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan (L) delivers a ball as Ireland's Paul Stirling (R) looks on.
Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan (L) delivers a ball as Ireland's Paul Stirling (R) looks on.
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez smiles as he prepares to deliver a ball.
Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez smiles as he prepares to deliver a ball.
Pakistan's Junaid Khan (R) disputes a call as Ireland's Paul Stirling (L) looks on.
Pakistan's Junaid Khan (R) disputes a call as Ireland's Paul Stirling (L) looks on.

The first one-day international between Ireland and Pakistan at Clontarf ended in a thrilling tie on Thursday.

Ireland finished on 275 for five chasing a Duckworth-Lewis amended target of 276.

Pakistan had earlier made 266 for five off 47 overs in the rain-affected match.

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