Rashid Khan has returned to the Afghanistan T20I side after recovering from an injury. This will be a great sign for them in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland. Afghanistan won the recently concluded ODI series by 2-0, and one game was rained out.
The first T20 match between the two teams will be held on March 15 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Afghanistan will feel high on confidence with Rashid's return, but their batting order is a little inexperienced. Paul Stirling will lead the Irish team and will look to take them over the line. Ireland will fancy their chances as well.
AFG vs IRE: Match Details
Date: 15 March, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 09:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
AFG vs IRE: Live Streaming Details
To watch the first T20 international between Afghanistan and Ireland, you need to have the FanCode mobile app, or you can visit the website to catch the live stream. However, you need an active account to watch the game.
AFG vs IRE: Head-to-Head
Afghanistan have played 23 T20 internationals against Ireland until now. They have won 16 games out of 23, while the Irish team have 7 wins under their belt.
AFG vs IRE: Pitch Report
The Sharjah surface is a flat deck that works more in favour of the batter. Bowling in the second inning is always tough because the dew makes it hard for the bowlers. After winning the toss, chasing is a good decision.
AFG vs IRE: Predicted Teams:
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ishaq Rahimi (wk), Nangeyalia Kharote, Fareed Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gereth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Josh Little
AFG vs IRE: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Vice Captain)
Batters: Ijaz Ahmadzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Azmatullah Omarzai (Captain), Mohammad Nabi, Mark Adair
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Josh Little
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Dream11 Prediction: Afghanistan holds an edge because of the experienced bowling attack they have. Ireland will have to do well because they struggled with the bat in ODIs. As a result, we predict Afghanistan to win the first game on Friday in Sharjah.