Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026
Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 is starting on Wednesday, 05-Aug-2026 and will end on Saturday, 15-Aug-2026. There are a total of 5 matches to be played in it, and a total of 2 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 2 stadiums of Ireland. You can watch this series live on FANCODE. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 15-Aug-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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International cricket heads to the 'Emerald Isle' this August, as Ireland prepares to host a highly anticipated five-match One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan. Cricket Ireland has made this tour a key feature of its 2026 home summer season. The series promises an exciting clash of contrasting styles: on one side, Ireland’s lethal swing and seam bowling, well-suited to the local overcast conditions; on the other, the Afghan players' magical, mysterious spin and explosive batting.
Running from August 5 to August 15, 2026, the series will be played at two of Ireland's premier cricket venues: the picturesque Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason and the historic Stormont Ground in Belfast.
Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 – Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Mark Adair: Gurbaz becomes extremely dangerous when given room to attack on the off-side. However, Adair's ability to consistently challenge the outside edge with late outswing promises to turn the opening powerplay into a thrilling contest.
- Paul Stirling vs Rashid Khan: A clash of immense experience. Stirling is one of the finest power-hitters against spin in modern cricket, yet Rashid’s fast, flat googlies have bamboozled even the best batters.
- Harry Tector: On challenging pitches, where Afghanistan's spinners are likely to bowl consecutive dot balls or maiden overs, Harry Tector’s composure in the middle order will be crucial in handling the pressure.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Head to Head In ODI
- Total Played - 32
- Afghanistan Won - 18
- Ireland Won - 13
- No Result - 1
Where to watch Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026
Ireland's tour of Afghanistan in 2026 is scheduled to take place between August 5 and August 14, 2026. Official broadcasting rights and platform availability may vary across different regions.
Live streaming of the matches in India is expected to be available on the FanCode app and website.
FAQs for Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026
Q-1: When will Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 begin?Answer: Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 05 August 2026.
Q-2: When will Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026?Answer: Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 includes 5 matches. The matches will be played in 3 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026?Answer: 2 teams will take part in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 matches?Answer: Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 matches will be played at 2 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026?Answer: Ireland will host Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026?Answer: Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 will include 3 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I watch live matches of Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026?Answer: Live coverage of Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 will be available on FanCode. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-9: Where can I find the complete Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
