{ "id": "33168", "author": "1", "cnmid": "0", "title": "Ireland beat Afghanistan in 3rd ODI by 5 wickets, clinch series 2-1", "lang": "en", "series": "329", "cup_year": "2017", "article_type": "General", "excerpt": "Dec.11 (CRICKETNMORE) - Paul Stirling's century guides Ireland to a series-clinching five-wicket victory in the third and final One-Day International against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Sunday (December 10).  Ireland first bowled out Afghanistan for just 177 in 48.2 overs and latercompleted the target in", "subtype": "", "editor1": "

Dec.11 (CRICKETNMORE) - Paul Stirling's century guides Ireland to a series-clinching five-wicket victory in the third and final One-Day International against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Sunday (December 10). <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ireland first bowled out Afghanistan for just 177 in 48.2 overs and latercompleted the target in 38 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Brief Scores<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Afghanistan - 177\/10 in 48.2 Overs (R Shah - 44, R Khan - 44, Dockrell - 4\/28, McCarthy - 3\/32)<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ireland - 180\/5 in 38 Overs (Stirling - 101, Balbirnie - 35, R Khan - 2\/17, M Nabi - 2\/28)<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Full Scorecard<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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A magnificent 101 from @stirlo90<\/a> helps Ireland chase down 178 to secure a 5 wicket win and the ODI series 2-1!
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\r\nScorecard: https:\/\/t.co\/2VmgYel92g<\/a> #AFGvIRE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DAFFOBnrWV<\/a><\/p>\r\n— ICC (@ICC) December 10, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n