WATCH: Ireland v Pakistan second ODI

Ireland folded to a thumping defeat against Pakistan in the first one-day international, at Malahide on Thursday.

Sharjeel Khan's century and Imad Wasim's 5-14 proved telling as the tourists romped to victory by 255 runs.

"The conditions helped me as I have been with the Pakistan A team in England for the last month. The tour was a good exposure for me," said Sharjeel, who scored the third quickest 150 in an ODI as Pakistan hit 337 for six against a hapless Ireland attack. 

"I hadn't been in the UK before and this was my first time in Ireland, but I just played my natural game. It doesn't matter if it is four-day, one-day, T20, domestic or international I play the same way."

Ireland captain William Porterfield accepted his team were outplayed and added he was looking for a much improved performance next time.

"It's a tough learning curve for young lads coming into the side, against some of the best players in the world," he said. "We were out-skilled and now it's about the mental preparation to come back on Saturday."

So, can Ireland now set the record straight?

Click play on the video above to watch live coverage of the ODI between Ireland and Pakistan at Malahide.