Ireland will embark on a first ever tour of Pakistan in November.
While Ireland and Pakistan have a history of international cricket between the two sides dating back 60 years, this will be the first time a senior men's or women’s side will have played in Pakistan.
They will play three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures from 4-9 November, which will be followed by three T20Is from 12-16 November.
All six matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The visitors will arrive in Lahore on 29 October and will have four days of practice in the lead-up to the ODI series.
Ireland Women and Pakistan Women first met in an international match at the 1997 Women's World Cup, when the Irish team prevailed by 182 runs.
The two sides subsequently met in a Test match in July 2000 in Dublin.
They have played each other 34 times across all formats (Pakistan won 25, Ireland won 9) – the last encounter being this summer when Ireland hosted Pakistan as part of a Tri-Series that also involved Australia.
Ireland will be the fourth international cricket team to visit Pakistan in 2022 after Australia, West Indies and England men’s sides toured earlier this year.
Ireland captain Laura Delany said:
"Since the tour to Pakistan was announced, the squad has been buzzing with excitement at being the first Irish side – male or female – to play in Pakistan," said Ireland captain Laura Delany.
"It's great to see that the selectors have assembled a talented squad and, as we demonstrated in July when we played each other, the two sides are quite evenly balanced, so it is set for an exciting series.
"Home advantage may be a factor in theory, however, I believe our squad will acclimatise quickly and will be up for the challenge."
ODI squad: Laura Delany (capt), Rachel Delaney, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.
T20I squad: Laura Delany (capt), Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.
4 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 1st ODI
6 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 2nd ODI
9 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 3rd ODI
12 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 1st T20I
14 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 2nd T20I
16 November 2022: Pakistan Women v Ireland Women – 3rd T20I
