Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

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.