The third One Day Worldwide (ODI) match of the 5 match sequence between hosts Eire and Afghanistan will shift to Belfast. The sport might be performed on the Civil Service Cricket Membership Floor on August 10.
The guests Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead within the sequence after successful the 2nd ODI as the primary recreation was deserted because of rain. Afghanistan posted 299 runs using on Ibrahim Zadran’s sensible knock whereas Rashid Khan knocked over the Irish facet with a 6-fer.
Eire’s senior batters did not turn-up as skipper Paul Stirling was dismissed cheaply whereas Andrew Balbirnie could not play a decent knock. Bowlers tried their finest however Afghanistan batters had the final snort.
With this, the general head-to-head report has additional expanded in favour of Afghanistan who’ve now received 19 head-to-head video games vs Eire who in response have received 13 and solely 2 within the final 10 video games.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
IRE
L
W
L
W
L
IRE
W
L
W
L
AFG
W
L
L
L
W
AFG
L
L
L
W
HEAD TO HEAD
Final 5 Matches
207/10 in 33.4
299/8 in 47.0
Ireland Preview
Ireland trail 0-1 in the five-match ODI series against Afghanistan after a devastating 92 run defeat in the second ODI at Bready. The opening match was abandoned due to rain, and the hosts will look to bounce back when the series moves to the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast for the third ODI on 10 August.
In the second match, Ireland restricted Afghanistan to 299 for 8 in a 47 over contest but collapsed in the chase, being bowled out for 207 in 33.4 overs. Cade Carmichael top-scored with a maiden ODI fifty of 62 balls, while Andrew Balbirnie contributed 36 runs.
Debutant Ben Calitz made a quickfire 27 at a rate of 180.00, but the middle and lower order struggled against Afghan’s quality spin bowling. Captain Paul Stirling and the batting unit will need greater application against Rashid Khan and the Afghan bowling attack.
Mark Adair (2/40) and debutant Jai Moondra (2/78) were the pick of the bowlers, while Gavin Hoey and Curtis Campher also contributed a wicket apiece. The side showed positive signs with the bat in patches but must convert starts more effectively and tighten their fielding.
Ireland Predicted Playing XI:
Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (C), Caden Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough.
Cade Carmichael
62
66
6
2
93.94
Andrew Balbirnie
36
42
7
0
85.71
Benjamin Calitz
27
15
4
1
180
Jai Moondra
9.0
0
78
2
8.67
Gavin Hoey
10.0
0
54
1
5.4
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan take a 1-0 lead into the third ODI of a five match series against Ireland after a dominant 92 run victory in the second match at Bready. Following the rain-affected abandonment of the opener, the visitors produced a clinical performance in the 2nd game. With three more matches to go, Afghanistan would want to continue their winning momentum.
Batting first in a 47 over contest, Afghanistan posted 299 for 8. Ibrahim Zadran led the way with a composed 84 runs off 97 balls hitting 8 fours in the inning. His opening partner Rahmanullah Gurbaz also scored 32 runs off 30 balls and added an opening wicket partnership of 39 runs.
They were supported by Sediqullah Atal scoring 45, Hashmatullah Shahidi (36 not out) and a quickfire 33 from Azmatullah Omarzai at 137.50 strike rate. The top order assessed the conditions well and built a competitive total with contributions from middle-order.
With the ball, star spin bowler and former captain Rashid Khan was marvelous to say the least, claiming career-best figures of 6/34 to dismantle the Irish chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai supported him with 2 wickets, while the rest of the bowling attack maintained pressure throughout with Farooqi also bagging one. Player of the Match Rashid Khan’s spell proved decisive as Ireland were bowled out for 207.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (C), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Allah Ghazanfar, Mohammad Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Ibrahim Zadran
84
97
8
2
86.6
Sediqullah Atal
45
50
4
1
90
Hashmatullah Shahidi
36
21
3
1
171.43
Rashid Khan
7.4
0
34
6
4.43
Azmatullah Omarzai
7.0
1
42
2
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi
7.0
1
32
1
4.57
HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
12
0 mm.
1.32 k/h
From: NW
57%
03h
10
0 mm.
0.46 k/h
From: WNW
50%
06h
10
0 mm.
0.5 k/h
From: NNW
75%
09h
12
0 mm.
0.25 k/h
From: SE
81%
12h
17
0 mm.
0.63 k/h
From: S
90%
15h
21
0 mm.
1.3 k/h
From: S
100%
18h
20
0 mm.
1.05 k/h
From: SSE
86%
21h
15
0 mm.
2.23 k/h
From: SE
83%
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast on matchday is likely to be cloudy skies with some brighter or sunny intervals are expected. Temperatures will reach a high of around 18–20°C and low near 10–12°C. Light winds from the west at about 5–10 mph is expected. Meanwhile there is only a 5-10% probability of precipitation, so the chances of rain is very minimal.
IRE vs AFG Pitch Report
The surface is a typical Irish pitch that usually offers early assistance to seamers with swing and seam movement, especially under overcast conditions and with some grass cover. Bounce is generally true. Once the new ball softens and any moisture evaporates, the track settles into a decent batting-friendly surface. Pacers dominate the wickets, while spinners play a supporting role. The average first inning score at the venue is 191.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain who wins the toss, would most likely prefer to bowl first. The ground historically favours the chasing side with 49% games here won by the bowling first side while only 37% games have been won by batting first.
Afghanistan are strong favourites to extend their series lead. They dominate the head-to-head and produced a clinical performance in the last game, with Ibrahim Zadran’s 84 and Rashid Khan’s career-best 6/34 proving decisive. Ireland showed patches of resistance through Cade Carmichael’s fifty but collapsed against quality spin. The visitors’ superior depth should see them win again.
Afghanistan to Win
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