IRE vs AFG 4th ODI Pitch Report: Ireland will host Afghanistan in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Wednesday, August 12. The match will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast and is scheduled to start at 3:15 PM IST. Let us take a look at the pitch and weather conditions for today's IRE vs AFG fourth ODI.
IRE vs AFG (Ireland vs Afghanistan) Match Details
| Match | Ireland vs Afghanista 4th ODI |
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 12th August 2026 |
| Time | 03:15 PM (IST) - 09:45 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Ireland |
IRE vs AFG Match Previews
Afghanistan has dominated the ODI series against Ireland so far. In the rain-affected second ODI—which was reduced to 47 overs—they secured a victory by a massive margin of 92 runs. The third ODI was a thrilling affair, but the visiting team held their nerve to win by three wickets.
Afghanistan has also secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, the fourth ODI presents an opportunity for Ireland to salvage some pride and stay alive in the series; captain Paul Stirling will certainly be considering the team combination.
IRE vs AFG Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report
IRE vs AFG Match Pitch Report: The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch generally offers an even contest between bat and ball; it assists fast bowlers early on, but becomes conducive to batting as the game progresses.
Early movement and pace: Due to Belfast's humid weather and overcast conditions, fast bowlers often extract good movement and bounce with the new ball at the start of the first innings.
Middle overs and spin: As the pitch dries out, it becomes easier for batsmen to build their innings. In the latter stages of the game, as the pitch begins to deteriorate, spinners—particularly leg-spinners like Rashid Khan—find variable bounce and turn.
Batting conditions: Although the pitch is generally good, high-scoring matches are rare; due to a heavy outfield, batsmen often have to rely more on running hard between the wickets rather than just hitting boundaries.
Toss strategy: Captains winning the toss often prefer to bowl first to capitalize on early moisture and overcast conditions, though the win ratio between teams batting first to set a target and those chasing is quite balanced at this venue.
- Average first-innings score: 200–240 runs.
Civil Service Cricket Club Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 44 | |
| Batting first won: | 19 | |
| Bowling first won: | 21 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 201 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 182 | |
| Highest Total: | 320/8 | |
| Lowest Total: | 45/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 261/7 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 148/9 |
IRE vs AFG 4th ODI: Weather forecast for Belfast
According to AccuWeather, the temperature is likely to hover around 25°C, with winds blowing from the south at 13 km/h. The weather report for the fourth ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan at the Civil Service Cricket Club predicts 86 percent cloud cover and a very low chance of rain.
- High Temperature: 24°C
- Low Temperature: 16°C
- Daytime Chance of Rain: 35%
- Nighttime Chance of Rain: 20%
- Wind: 9 mph from the south
- Humidity: 70%
