Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 | 15-Aug-2026 03:15 PM | Civil Service Cricket Club
IRE 298/7 (50)
AFG 302/4 (48.5)
Afghanistan won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah* | 143 | 133 | 13 | 2 | 107.52 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Moondra* | 9.5 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 6.71 |
| Liam McCarthy | 10 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 4.7 |
Last Wicket:Azmatullah Omarzai c Gavin Hoey b Jai Moondra 24(14) - 279/4 in 46.4 ov.
Ireland vs Afghanistan
Ireland — Innings 1 (298/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie b Azmatullah Omarzai | 13 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 68.42 | |
| Paul Stirling (c) b Azmatullah Omarzai | 20 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 95.24 | |
| Cade Carmichael lbw b AM Ghazanfar | 22 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 81.48 | |
| Harry Tector c Saleem Safi b Nangeyalia Kharoti | 53 | 80 | 4 | 0 | 66.25 | |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b AM Ghazanfar | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Curtis Campher c Rahmat Shah b Saleem Safi | 96 | 84 | 7 | 4 | 114.29 | |
| George Dockrell c Rahmat Shah b Azmatullah Omarzai | 31 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 88.57 | |
| Jordan Neill not out | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 121.05 | |
| Gavin Hoey not out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 21 | Total: 27 | |||||
| Total | 298 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 10 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 7.4 |
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 10 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Mohammad Saleem Safi | 10 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 6.2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 8 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Nangeyalia Kharoti | 8 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 6.4 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 4.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Balbirnie & Paul Stirling | 34 | 38 |
| Cade Carmichael & Paul Stirling | 5 | 4 |
| Cade Carmichael & Harry Tector | 40 | 45 |
| Lorcan Tucker & Harry Tector | 20 | 25 |
| Curtis Campher & Harry Tector | 55 | 89 |
| Curtis Campher & George Dockrell | 72 | 57 |
| Curtis Campher & Jordan Neill | 64 | 37 |
| Gavin Hoey & Jordan Neill | 8 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Balbirnie | 6.2 | 34 |
| 2 | Paul Stirling | 6.6 | 39 |
| 3 | Cade Carmichael | 14.3 | 79 |
| 4 | Lorcan Tucker | 18.4 | 99 |
| 5 | Harry Tector | 33.3 | 154 |
| 6 | George Dockrell | 42.6 | 226 |
| 7 | Curtis Campher | 49.1 | 290 |
Afghanistan — Innings 2 (302/4 in 48.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz c George Dockrell b Liam McCarthy | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 93.33 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran c Lorcan Tucker b Liam McCarthy | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 38.46 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Cade Carmichael b Liam McCarthy | 98 | 112 | 7 | 3 | 87.5 | |
| Rahmat Shah (c) not out | 143 | 133 | 13 | 2 | 107.52 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Gavin Hoey b Jai Moondra | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi not out | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 4 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 302 | 4 wkts, 48.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ikram Alikhil (wk), Nangeyalia Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Moondra | 9.5 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Liam McCarthy | 10 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Jordan Neill | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| Curtis Campher | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Gavin Hoey | 10 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Harry Tector | 6 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 14 | 21 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Sediqullah Atal | 8 | 12 |
| Rahmat Shah & Sediqullah Atal | 201 | 210 |
| Rahmat Shah & Azmatullah Omarzai | 56 | 37 |
| Rahmat Shah & Hashmatullah Shahidi | 23 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Zadran | 3.3 | 14 |
| 2 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5.3 | 22 |
| 3 | Sediqullah Atal | 40.3 | 223 |
| 4 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 46.4 | 279 |
Match Info
| Match | Ireland vs Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Time | 15-Aug-2026 03:15 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 15-Aug-2026 in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026. The match will be played at Civil Service Cricket Club at 03:15 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report for IRE vs AFG Match 5 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 15-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
