Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI Pitch Report: Ireland (IRE) will host Afghanistan (AFG) in the fifth ODI of the ongoing series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, on Saturday, August 15. Let us take a look at the pitch and weather report for today's IRE vs AFG match.
IRE vs AFG (Ireland vs Afghanistan) Match Details
| Match | Ireland vs Afghanista 5th ODI |
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 15th August 2026 |
| Time | 03:15 PM (IST) - 09:45 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Ireland |
IRE vs AFG Today Match Previews
Afghanistan has displayed excellent form in the ODI series against Ireland, clinching the series with a match to spare. Thanks to centuries from Ibrahim Zadran and Sediq Atal in the fourth match, Afghanistan has established an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Afghanistan won this high-scoring encounter by 42 runs, with Yamin Ahmadzai (4/71) and Rashid Khan (3/49) standing out as the top bowlers. Atal, who scored 143 runs off 120 balls, was named 'Man of the Match'. Afghanistan will now aim to complete a 4-0 clean sweep of the series.
Although Ireland batted better in the fourth match, it was not enough. This indicates a need for them to alter their strategy to avoid a series clean sweep.
IRE vs AFG Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report
IRE vs AFG Match Pitch Report: The pitch at the Civil Service Cricket Club typically offers an even contest between bat and ball, although changing conditions throughout the 100-over match significantly influence its behavior.
Advantage for Pacers: Fast bowlers receive considerable assistance during the opening 10 overs. Moisture in the Belfast air and fresh grass on the Stormont pitch generate good lateral movement and extra bounce.
Statistical Impact: Pacers have secured approximately 67% of the fantasy points at this venue so far and have claimed the highest number of wickets.
Excellent Batting Surface: Once the initial seam movement subsides, the pitch becomes reliable and solid for stroke-playing batsmen.
Spin Factor: As the pitch wears down—particularly during the second innings or under the afternoon sun—skilled spinners (such as Afghanistan's Rashid Khan) manage to extract turn and generate variable bounce.
- Average First-Innings Score: 230–245 runs
- Average Second-Innings Score: 195–210 runs
Civil Service Cricket Club Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 45 | |
| Batting first won: | 20 | |
| Bowling first won: | 21 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 204 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 185 | |
| Highest Total: | 320/8 | |
| Lowest Total: | 45/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 261/7 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 148/9 |
IRE vs AFG 5th ODI: Weather forecast for Belfast
Cool and mostly cloudy weather is expected in Belfast during the fifth ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan. The temperature will be around 19°C, and with only a 14% chance of rain, conditions are likely to remain mostly dry.
Cloudy skies are expected in Belfast during the match (with an 84% probability of cloud cover). Winds are likely to blow from the north-west at approximately 17 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 33 km/h. Overall, the weather will be favorable for cricket, although strong winds and cloud cover could have some impact on the game.
