Ireland have made large strides over recent years, but there is a sense that greater opportunities have arrived at a time when the team is in decline

Stats highlights from Pakistan's crushing win over Ireland in the first one-day international

Sharjeel Khan struck 152, the third highest score for Pakistan in ODI cricket, and Imad Wasim bagged 5 for 14 as they crushed Ireland by 255 runs

Azhar Ali has little more than a year to turn Pakistan's one-day fortunes around and ensure they won't have to face the World Cup Qualifiers

ESPNcricinfo previews the first one-day international between Ireland and Pakistan