LARA McBRIDE has retained her place in the 14-strong Ireland squad for the T20 internationals against Pakistan next week after her strong showing on debut against Zimbabwe.

But The Hills off-spinner will have competition for a starting place from Freya Sargent who is fit again after recovering from injury.

The three-match series starts at Clontarf on Wednesday, with further games on Friday and Sunday.

IRELAND SQUAD: Gaby Lewis (c) (Phoenix), Ava Canning (Leinster), Christine Coulter Reilly (Clontarf), Laura Delany (Leinster), Amy Hunter (Instonians), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Louise Little (Pembroke), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Lara McBride (The Hills), Cara Murray (Waringstown), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion).