Pakistan on top as Ireland struggle in Malahide Test

DUBLIN, May 14 (AFP): Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir took two wickets as the tourists continued to dominate in Ireland's inaugural men's Test at Malahide on Monday.

Ireland, following on, were 123 for four at lunch on the fourth day -- still 57 runs adrift of Pakistan's total of 310 for nine declared.

After collapsing to 130 all out in their first innings, Ireland resumed on a highly creditable 64 without loss.

But they lost four wickets in Monday's first session, with left-arm quick Amir -- who had both openers dropped during a brief spell on Sunday before going off with a knee problem -- enjoying a burst of two wickets for no runs in six balls.