Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026: Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Civil Service Cricket Club. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Ireland will face co-hosts Afghanistan at 03:15 PM (IST) - 09:45 AM (GMT) Wednesday, 12th August 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IRE vs AFG (Ireland vs Afghanistan) Match Details
| Match | IRE vs AFG |
| League | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 12th August 2026 |
| Time | 03:15 PM (IST) - 09:45 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Ireland |
Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Previews
The fourth match of the ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club. Afghanistan took a 2-0 lead in the series by defeating Ireland by 3 wickets in the third ODI; Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz delivered outstanding performances for the team in that match.
Ireland's Gavin Hoey put in an all-round performance, scoring 36 runs and taking 4 wickets, though his efforts were not enough to secure a win. In this fourth ODI, Afghanistan will aim to clinch the series, while Ireland will look to make a comeback.
Who will win today 4th ODI Match between Ireland vs Afghanistan?
Aaj ka IRE vs AFG match kon jeetega: Afghanistan is the favorite to win today's fourth ODI at the Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast.
- Afghanistan currently leads the five-match series 2-0 (the first ODI was abandoned, while Afghanistan won the second match by 92 runs and the third by 3 wickets).
- Afghanistan's top-order batters (Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz) have provided the team with strong starts, while the middle order has displayed composure while chasing runs in challenging situations.
- Ireland's top-order batters (Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie) have struggled to build substantial partnerships against Afghanistan's spinners. If Ireland is to pull off an upset, they will need outstanding performances from Paul Stirling or Harry Tector, alongside early seam wickets from Mark Adair.
- There is a strong probability (~65–70%) that Afghanistan will win today's fourth ODI and clinch the series 3-0.
IRE vs AFG 4th ODI Match Pitch Report
The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, is balanced, offering good assistance to both batters and bowlers. However, scoring runs here can be somewhat challenging, particularly in the second half of the match. Due to the pitch slowing down, spinners are expected to dominate, especially during the first innings. The team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first.
IRE vs AFG ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 35
- Won by IRE- 13
- Won by AFG- 20
- No Result- 02
- Tied- 0
IRE vs AFG Match Playing 11
Ireland (IRE) Possible Playing 11: 1. Paul Stirling, 2. Andy Balbirnie, 3. Cade Carmichael, 4. Harry Tector, 5. Lorcan Tucker(WK), 6. Curtis Campher, 7. Benjamin Calitz(WK), 8. Mark Adair, 9. Gavin Hoey, 10. Jai Moondra, 11. Byron McDonough
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ibrahim Zadran, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Rahmat Shah(C), 5. Hashmatullah Shahidi, 6. Darwish Rasooli, 7. Azmatullah Omarzai, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. AM Ghazanfar, 10. Yamin Ahmadzai, 11. FazalHaq Farooqi
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