AFG vs IRE Match Preview

After winning the three-match ODI series 2-0, Afghanistan will face Ireland again in the second game of the three-match T20I series on Sunday. 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 – 2nd T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Sharjah

Date & Time: 17th March 2024 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

AFG vs IRE Venue Stats

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 vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

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.

Ireland’s cricket sensation, Paul Stirling, etched his name in the annals of cricket history with a remarkable achievement in the T20 International arena. On a breezy day at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Stirling became the first-ever batter to notch up 400 fours in the shortest format of the game, an accolade that eluded stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Babar Azam.

Stirling’s feat unfolded during the first T20I of the series against Afghanistan. Despite a modest innings of 25 runs off 27 balls, Stirling’s legacy was embellished with two boundaries, catapulting his tally to an unprecedented 400 fours in T20Is.

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The Match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

The battleground for this historic feat was none other than the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Set against the backdrop of towering floodlights and enthusiastic spectators, the stage was set for Stirling to etch his name in the record books.

Stirling’s Performance

While Stirling’s innings might not have been a fireworks display, his composure and precision were evident. Batting with a strike rate of around 100, his innings featured two fours and a well-timed six, culminating in the milestone of 400 fours in T20Is.

Following Stirling’s departure, the responsibility of steering Ireland towards a competitive total fell upon the shoulders of Harry Tector. The dynamic batter showcased his mettle with a scintillating half-century, amassing 56 runs off just 34 balls. Ireland concluded their innings with a respectable total of 149 runs.

Afghanistan’s Bowling Performance

Afghanistan’s bowling unit, spearheaded by skipper Rashid Khan, posed a formidable challenge for the Irish batters. Khan’s figures of 4/19 showcased his prowess, supported ably by Nangeyalia Kharote and Azmatullah Omarzai, who chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

Stirling’s Standing in T20 Internationals

Stirling’s monumental achievement not only solidifies his stature as a batting maestro but also underscores his dominance in T20 Internationals. With 401 boundaries to his name, he surpasses illustrious names like Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma in the record books.

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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

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 vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: Virat Kohli’s comeback date unveiled? AB de Villiers shares significant update

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.

The latest test nations take each other on. Ireland are already on the board with a win while Afghanistan has one point. Both teams are doing well in patches and will look at this game as a chance to fine tune some holes in their line-up before they take on the bigger teams again.

AFG vs IRE Head to Head

Played- 23| Ireland – 6 | Afghanistan – 16 | No Result- 1 | Tie- 0

AFG vs IRE Match Details

Date: 28th October 2022

Time: 9:30 AM IST

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

AFG vs IRE Weather Report

The weather is good and a full game is on the cards.

AFG vs IRE Pitch Report

The Melbourne track has some grass and is swinging wildy in the first few overs. Runs are likely to be tough early on and batting first will be a better option.

AFG vs IRE Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan Playing XI

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Ireland Playing XI

Andrew Balbernie (c), Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little

AFG vs IRE Key Players

Josh Little

Over the last year, Josh Little has impressed a lot. He has pace, he is young and he is already proving that he can lead an attack. A good spell from him up front will be key for Ireland as they will rely on him for consistent breakthroughs throughout the innings.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is Afghanistan’s biggest asset. If Afghanistan are to do anything in this World Cup, his set of 24 balls in each game are going to the key factor. While Melbourne is swinging a lot, it will be interesting to see how Rashid Khan brings his bag of tricks out.

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AFG vs IRE Match Tips

Both teams are playing with a lot of courage and the game should be pretty interesting. Given the world class spinners on the Afghanistan side though, Afghanistan may come in as slight favorites.

Match Prediction: Afghanistan Will Win the Match