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Afghanistan‑Ireland ODI series 2026 – matches underway

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Afghanistan’s 15‑player 15-player squad, led by captain Rahmat Shah, began the five‑match One‑Day five-match One-Day International series against Ireland in Northern Ireland on 5 August 2026, with the first two games scheduled for Bready Cricket Club and the remaining three for the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. 2026. The series, series is vital for both teams’ ICC ODI rankings ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualification deadline, deadline. The campaign has proceeded amid criticism from the England and Wales Cricket Board over Afghanistan’s gender‑based gender-based restrictions on sport. The After the opening match was abandoned due to rain, and Afghanistan secured a 1‑0 1-0 lead by winning defeating Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI at Bready. They Bready Cricket Club. Afghanistan posted 299/8, 299/8 in a rain-affected match reduced to 47 overs per side, highlighted by Ibrahim Zadran’s 84, while 84. Rashid Khan claimed six wickets for 34 as runs, becoming the first spinner to achieve three six-wicket hauls in men's ODIs. Ireland were was bowled out for 207. 207, suffering a collapse where seven wickets fell for just 63 runs following a 72-run partnership between Cade Carmichael and Andy Balbirnie. The win also saw Gurbaz victory strengthens Afghanistan's ICC ODI ranking and Zadran each surpass 3,000 List A runs. complicates direct qualification hopes for the West Indies, who currently sit outside the top eight required for automatic entry into the 2027 World Cup. Ireland, now under new coach Gary Wilson, will look to recover in the three remaining three fixtures at Stormont, Belfast. Cricket Ireland has confirmed a reciprocal tour of Afghanistan in March 2025, and Ariana Radio and Television Network continues to hold exclusive broadcast rights for Afghan audiences.

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