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    "title": "IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI",
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    "excerpt": "IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI prediction, match preview, head-to-head record, pitch report, probable playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips.",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Cricket<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Tips<\/strong>:&nbsp;The five-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Ireland started with a washout. It was a complete washout. Now, the action will take place in the second ODI. Ireland will lock horns with Afghanistan on Friday at 3:15 PM IST at Bready Cricket Ground in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Paul Stirling will lead the Irish team after his return from injury, whereas Rahmat Shah has become the new Afghanistan captain. These two sides have played a lot against each other, and they know about the weaknesses and strengths of the opponents. That will add spice to this contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Match Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: August 07, 2026 (Friday)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 3:15 PM IST<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Ireland<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Live Streaming Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>In India, fans can watch the second ODI on the FanCode mobile app or website with an active subscription.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Head-to-Head in ODI<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Total Matches: <\/strong>33<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong>: 18<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Ireland<\/strong>: 13<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>No-result:<\/strong> 02<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Ground Pitch Report<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The wicket at Bready Cricket Club offers a great wicket for the bowlers. The new ball will be tough to face, and it will move and swing. As the game goes forward, the wicket will settle well for the batting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Possible XIs<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ireland<\/strong>: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Liam McCarthy, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong>: Rahmat Shah (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, N. Kharoti, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>IRE vs AFG: Player to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Probable Best Batter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Paul Stirling are two aggressive openers who can take the game in the powerplay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Probable Best Bowler<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Jai Moondra and Rashid Khan are two impactful bowlers from either side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Today Match Prediction:<\/strong> Ireland can plan well because of the home conditions, but Afghanistan hold an edge because of the experience. We predict Afghanistan to win the second ODI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>IRE vs AFG Match 2nd ODI, Today Match IRE vs AFG, IRE vs AFG Prediction, IRE vs AFG Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Ireland vs Afghanistan Match<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.<\/p>\r\n",
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