Under the direction of national coach Miriam Grealey, the side has been preparing hard for the event. The Irish team has never lost to Pakistan and will be hoping to repeat the exploits of its male counterparts at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. All-rounder Jill Whelan, younger sister of captain Heather, is a vastly-improved player, while Isobel Joyce, whose brother Ed has represented England, will be expected to make vital contributions both with the bat and her clever left-arm spin.