NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after beating Eire by three wickets within the third ODI on the Civil Service Cricket Membership in Belfast on Monday. The win additionally gave Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead within the five-match collection.Afghanistan bowled Eire out for 206 in 46.3 overs earlier than chasing down the goal in 44.5 overs. The win was arrange by a robust bowling effort and a peaceful end from Rashid Khan.Afghanistan entered the third ODI realizing {that a} win can be sufficient to seal their place within the 2027 ODI World Cup. That they had already crushed Eire by 92 runs within the second ODI, whereas the opening match of the five-match collection was washed out.
Rashid, Ahmadzai take Afghanistan dwelling
Afghanistan seemed in management at 97 for 2 throughout the chase however misplaced 5 wickets for 79 runs to slide to 176 for seven.Rashid then stepped up when his crew wanted him most. He remained unbeaten on 37 off 43 balls, hitting 4 boundaries, whereas Yamin Ahmadzai stayed not out on 4 off 26 balls.The pair held their nerve to take Afghanistan throughout the end line with none additional injury.Rashid was named Participant of the Match for his essential contribution.
Afghanistan safe World Cup spot
Afghanistan, at present ranked No. 8 in ODIs, have now secured direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup, which will probably be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.This will probably be Afghanistan’s fourth look in an ODI World Cup.
Rahmat Shah praises bowling effort
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah credited his bowlers for sticking to their plans and adapting rapidly to the situations.“Thanks. It was a low-scoring match, at all times robust. Lastly, we received the match.”On Afghanistan’s bowling efficiency, he stated: “Yeah, I give them the plans in accordance with the sphere, in accordance with the scenario, and so they learn very nicely, particularly Yamin Ahmadzai bowled rather well, Rashid and Ghanzafar, they bowled rather well too. They bowled in accordance with the sphere, and particularly they assessed the situations early.”Rahmat stated Afghanistan’s chase was difficult due to the low-scoring nature of the sport.“In fact, sure, as a result of at all times a low-scoring match could be very robust, and at last we received the match.”He additionally identified the ninth-wicket partnership that helped Eire submit a aggressive complete and stated Afghanistan would look to interrupt such partnerships earlier in future.“I believe the ninth-wicket partnership, Eire did very nicely. Inshallah, we attempt to break these partnerships early if we’re in a very good scenario on that point. Inshallah, we are going to attempt our greatest.”
