AFG vs IRE Match Preview

After winning the three-match ODI series 2-0, Afghanistan will face Ireland again in the first game of the three-match T20I series on Friday. Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka last month, while Ireland defeated Zimbabwe in December. Afghanistan were too strong for Ireland in the two One-Day Internationals earlier this month, and we expect that dominance to continue in this shorter format. Ireland lost the first T20I of their last series against Zimbabwe but went on to win the series 2-1. They will be desperate to start winning in Sharjah, but they are aware that they must improve on their performance in the ODIs.

AFG vs IRE Match Details

Afghanistan vs Ireland – 1st T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Sharjah

Date & Time: 15th March 2024 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

AFG vs IRE Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	150
Avg 2nd inn score	145
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AFG vs IRE Pitch Report

This should be a good cricket surface, which will benefit both batters and bowlers. A par score is unlikely to be higher than 155.

AFG vs IRE Weather Report

There is no chance of rain during the game on Friday evening, and the temperature will remain around 24 degrees.

AFG vs IRE Last Five Matches

AFG ( Afghanistan )	W L L L L
IRE ( Ireland )	L L L W L

AFG vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AFG Won	IRE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	24	16	6	1	1
Last 5	5	2	2	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AFG vs IRE Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ijaz Ahmad Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nageyialia Kharote, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Ireland Probable Playing XIs

Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy

Topmost Picks for AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Ibrahim Zadran – The opening batter has already scored a half-century in a Test and an ODI against Afghanistan over the last few weeks and is a powerful batter.
• Rashid Khan – The 25 year old will return to playing top level cricket in this game and brings a strike-rate of 14.4 in T20I cricket.

Top Picks – Ireland

• Paul Stirling – The captain will open the innings and will no doubt bat in his usual aggressive manner. The right-hander has scored 3438 T20I runs.
• Gareth Delany – With the pitch expected to turn in Sharjah, 26 year old legbreak googly bowler Delany will be keen to build on his figures of 2/8 in his last T20I.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Ibrahim Zadran, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector(VC), Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Rashid Khan, Barry McCarthy, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AFG vs IRE Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher(VC), Mark Adair, Josh Little, Rashid Khan, Barry McCarthy, Azmatullah Omarzai(C), Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai

Vice-captain – Harry Tector, Curtis Campher

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs IRE Probable Winners:

Ireland will be looking to improve their performance in this T20I series after falling short in the ODIs. Afghanistan has an exciting mix of youth and experience, which will only be strengthened by Rashid Khan’s return to lead the team. There is a general belief in international cricket that Ireland is a level or two below Afghanistan at the moment, and we predict a victory for Afghanistan. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.