Ireland v Pakistan, ICC World Twenty20, The Oval
Akmal, Ajmal ensure semi-final berth for Pakistan
Shahzaib Hasan fell for 23 after Pakistan got off to a steady start, opting to bat first•Associated Press
A few hits to the boundaries gave Akmal the confidence•AFP
Akmal continued undeterred, bringing up his fifty off 46 balls•Getty Images
It was Mohammad Aamer who gave Pakistan the first breakthrough•Associated Press
William Porterfield made an impressive 40 but Ireland were always behind the eight-ball, managing just 120 in the end•Getty Images
His opening partner Kamran Akmal was watchful during the early part of the innings•Associated Press
Shahid Afridi, promoted up the order, gave him good support with a 13-ball 24•Associated Press
Abdul Razzaq's cameo of 15 lifted Pakistan to 159•Getty Images
Paul Stirling promised in his brief stay...•Getty Images
Saeed Ajmal was the chief wrecker, taking 4 for 19•Getty Images
Kyle McCallan dismissed Afridi and brought an end to the brisk stand•Getty Images
Ireland's chase started off poorly, as they lost their ace batsman Niall O'Brien in the third over•Associated Press
...but he was sent packing by Shahid Afridi•Getty Images