Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 | 12-Aug-2026 03:30 PM | Civil Service Cricket Club
AFG 343/9 (50)
IRE 301/10 (48)
Afghanistan won by 42 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam McCarthy* | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi* | 9 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 7.89 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 10 | 0 | 71 | 4 | 7.1 |
Last Wicket:Byron McDonough c Sediqullah Atal b Ahmadzai 3(3) - 301/10 in 47.6 ov.
Ireland vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (343/9 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Harry Tector b Byron McDonough | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran b Gavin Hoey | 107 | 118 | 11 | 1 | 90.68 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Mark Adair b Gavin Hoey | 143 | 120 | 17 | 4 | 119.17 | |
| Darwish Rasooli c Paul Stirling b Byron McDonough | 24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 171.43 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Mark Adair b Byron McDonough | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 125 | |
| Rashid Khan c Lorcan Tucker b Mark Adair | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 | |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi not out | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Rahmat Shah (c) c Paul Stirling b Liam McCarthy | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| AM Ghazanfar run out (Curtis Campher/Mark Adair) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Yamin Ahmadzai c Lorcan Tucker b Mark Adair | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 19 | Total: 22 | |||||
| Total | 343 | 9 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 10 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 6 |
| Byron McDonough | 10 | 0 | 84 | 3 | 8.4 |
| Liam McCarthy | 10 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 6.9 |
| Curtis Campher | 8 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Gavin Hoey | 10 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 7.1 |
| Harry Tector | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 16 | 12 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 231 | 220 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Darwish Rasooli | 38 | 25 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Darwish Rasooli | 25 | 11 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Rashid Khan | 14 | 10 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi & Rashid Khan | 11 | 9 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi & Rahmat Shah | 3 | 5 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi & AM Ghazanfar | 2 | 4 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi & Ahmadzai | 2 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 1.6 | 16 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Zadran | 38.4 | 247 |
| 3 | Sediqullah Atal | 42.5 | 285 |
| 4 | Darwish Rasooli | 44.4 | 310 |
| 5 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 46.2 | 324 |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | 47.5 | 335 |
| 7 | Rahmat Shah | 48.4 | 338 |
| 8 | AM Ghazanfar | 49.2 | 341 |
| 9 | Yamin Ahmadzai | 49.6 | 343 |
Ireland — Innings 2 (301/10 in 48 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie c Darwish Rasooli b Rashid Khan | 109 | 119 | 9 | 3 | 91.6 | |
| Paul Stirling (c) lbw b AM Ghazanfar | 27 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 108 | |
| Cade Carmichael b Ahmadzai | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Harry Tector c Ahmadzai b Azmatullah Omarzai | 34 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 68 | |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) b Rashid Khan | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 60 | |
| Curtis Campher c Rahmat Shah b Ahmadzai | 84 | 46 | 8 | 5 | 182.61 | |
| Benjamin Calitz b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mark Adair c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah Omarzai | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 | |
| Gavin Hoey c Rahmat Shah b Ahmadzai | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Liam McCarthy not out | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Byron McDonough c Sediqullah Atal b Ahmadzai | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 301 | 10 wkts, 48 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 10 | 2 | 57 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 10 | 0 | 71 | 4 | 7.1 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 8 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 9 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 1 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Balbirnie & Paul Stirling | 48 | 63 |
| Balbirnie & Cade Carmichael | 5 | 6 |
| Balbirnie & Harry Tector | 76 | 95 |
| Balbirnie & Lorcan Tucker | 13 | 20 |
| Balbirnie & Curtis Campher | 73 | 57 |
| Benjamin Calitz & Curtis Campher | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Adair & Curtis Campher | 32 | 17 |
| Gavin Hoey & Curtis Campher | 9 | 6 |
| Liam McCarthy & Curtis Campher | 36 | 18 |
| Liam McCarthy & Byron McDonough | 9 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Stirling | 10.3 | 48 |
| 2 | Cade Carmichael | 11.3 | 53 |
| 3 | Harry Tector | 27.2 | 129 |
| 4 | Lorcan Tucker | 30.4 | 142 |
| 5 | Andrew Balbirnie | 40.1 | 215 |
| 6 | Benjamin Calitz | 40.2 | 215 |
| 7 | Mark Adair | 43.1 | 247 |
| 8 | Gavin Hoey | 44.1 | 256 |
| 9 | Curtis Campher | 47.1 | 292 |
| 10 | Byron McDonough | 47.6 | 301 |
Match Info
| Match | Ireland vs Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Time | 12-Aug-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club Belfast |
| Seating Capacity | 6000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Ireland vs Afghanistan (IRE vs AFG)
Ireland will face Afghanistan in a thrilling match on 12-Aug-2026 in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026. The match will be played at Civil Service Cricket Club at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report for IRE vs AFG Match 4 Match
The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club is a batting-friendly surface, and is expected to assist the batters once again here. Pacers might get some help towards the latter half of the match while spinners will be handy in the middle overs.
Civil Service Cricket Club Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Belfast, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 17°C on the match day with 74% humidity and 12.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Ireland is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Afghanistan remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026.
The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Ireland will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Afghanistan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Ireland batting and Afghanistan bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Ireland showcase its strengths, or will Afghanistan pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 12-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
