Welcome to the highlights of Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI - 2026 Afghanistan tour of Ireland 5-match ODI series - The third One-Day International cricket match between Ireland and Afghanistan was played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast on August 10, 2026
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| AM Ghazanfar finished with 3 for 29 © Afghanistan Cricket Board / X |
Match Overview:
AM Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz guided Afghanistan to a three-wicket victory over Ireland and go up 2-0 lead to booked their spot in the 2027 World Cup in the third ODI.
Match Stats:
- Afghanistan chased 207 was their third lowest successful run-chase against Ireland in one-day internationals.
- Ireland's 206 was their 11th lowest score in a completed innings against Afghanistan in ODIs.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Ireland bowled out for 206 in 46.3 overs with top scorer by Gavin Hoey cracked a 36 off 67-balls including two boundaries.
Cade Carmichael struck 32 off 52-balls including 4-fours, Jai Moondra hit 31 off 33-balls included 5-fours.
Paul Stirling cracked a 23 off 31-balls contained 3-fours and Ben Calitz scored 20 off 29-balls including a six.
Afghanistan best bowler by AM Ghazanfar picked up 3-wickets for 29-runs in 9-overs with economy rate of 3.22.
Rashid Khan captured three-wickets, Yamin Ahmadzai took 2-wickets and one for Fazalhaq Farooqi - Azmatullah Omarzai.
Afghanistan chase down the target of 207 for 7 in 44.5 overs with top scorer by Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 71 off 77-balls including 5-sixes & 2-fours.
Rashid Khan cracked a unbeaten 37 off 43-balls, Sediqullah Atal struck 27 off 25-balls included 5-fours and Hashmatullah Shahidi hit 22 off 24-balls contained one-six & a four.
Ireland best bowler by Gavin Hoey claimed a 4-wickets for 34-runs in 10-overs with economy rate of 3.40, Mark Adair took 2-wickets and one for Byron McDonough.
Rashid Khan named Player of the match for his match-winning all-round performance to scored a unbeaten 37 off 43-balls including 4-fours after taking 3-wickets for 44-runs in 10-overs.
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