Afghanistan and Ireland played a one-off test match that ended after three days, and Ireland came out victorious in that game to take the lead in the series. Now these two teams will face each other in a three-match ODI series.
The first ODI match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Thursday (March 7). Both teams have played a number of ODIs against each other and produced many thrilling encounters. This series is expected to be another good one. All the big names are back for both sides, and it is likely to be a high-scoring series.
AFG vs IRE: Match Details
Date: 07 March, 2024 (Thurssday)
Time: 05:00 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
AFG vs IRE: Live Streaming Details
To watch the first ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland on Thursday, you need the FanCode mobile app or to tune into the website where the live stream is available. However, you need a paid subscription to watch the game.
AFG vs IRE: Head-to-Head
A total of 30 times, these two teams have faced each other in the 50-over cricket. One game has ended with no result, while Afghanistan have 16 wins and Ireland have 13 under their belts.
AFG vs IRE: Pitch Report
The Sharjah venue has been hosting cricket matches for many years. It has a traditional batting wicket that offers some turn-and-grip if you are a spinner. Dew has a major role in an evening game at this venue, which makes the toss very crucial because the team that bats second has a better record.
AFG vs IRE: Predicted XIs:
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Akhil (wk), Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy
AFG vs IRE: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Ibrahim Zadran (Vice Captain), Rahmat Shah, Paul Stirling
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai (Captain)
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: After a win in the test match, Ireland will feel that they can beat Afghanistan in the ODIs as well. But it won't be easy because Afghanistan have a better bowling attack suited for ODI cricket. As a result, we predict a win for Afghanistan here.
