IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI Pitch Report: The second ODI match between Ireland (IRE) and Afghanistan (AFG)—part of Afghanistan's 2026 tour of Ireland—will be played on Friday, August 7, at the Bready Cricket Club in Bready, Northern Ireland. Let’s 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 2nd ODI |
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 7th August 2026 |
| Time | 03:15 PM (IST) - 09:45 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Irelan, Ireland |
IRE vs AFG Match Previews
The Irish team has consistently performed well in recent months, including a 1-1 draw against the West Indies earlier this year. Even more impressive was their magnificent 2-0 T20I series victory over India, which proved they could defeat major teams on home soil.
After the first match in Bready was washed out due to rain, the second ODI of the five-match series between Ireland and Afghanistan has become even more crucial. The Afghanistan team will take the field to begin a new chapter in their cricketing journey. Following a 0-3 series defeat against India, Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down as captain and handed over the reins to Rahmat Shah. This marks the start of a new era, and fans are eager to see how Rahmat leads his team in this significant challenge.
IRE vs AFG Bready Cricket Club Pitch Report
IRE vs AFG Match Pitch Report: Pacers and early conditions: Initially, the pitch offers seam movement and good bounce. Cool weather and moisture allow fast bowlers to extract significant swing during the first 10 overs.
Batting trends: Once batsmen settle in, the pitch flattens out, making stroke-play easier during the middle overs. In 50-over matches at this venue, the average first-innings score ranges between 240 and 260 runs.
Impact of spin: As the pitch dries out or ages, spinners find good turn and grip.
Bready Cricket Club Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 4 | |
| Batting first won: | 1 | |
| Bowling first won: | 3 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 255 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 240 | |
| Highest Total: | 270/1 | |
| Lowest Total: | 193/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 270/1 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 257/10 |
IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI: Weather forecast for Bready
The weather is expected to be favorable for cricket during the second ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan. The temperature is forecast to be around 19°C, with a 'RealFeel' of approximately 18°C.
The forecast for the match at Bready Cricket Ground indicates 82% cloud cover. There is a 25% chance of rain but a 0% chance of thunderstorms, meaning the risk of weather-related interruptions to play is very low.
Winds are expected to blow from the southwest at 19 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching up to 48 km/h.
Overall, the weather for the IRE vs. AFG second ODI is expected to be cool and mostly dry, with only a slight possibility of brief, light rain.
