IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

IRE vs AFG 3rd 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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IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: Afghanistan produced a dominating performance in the second ODI against Ireland to record a 92-run win over the hosts. Rashid Khan produced another masterclass with the ball and took 6/34 to dismantle the Irish batters. Ibrahim Zadran also played a key role and scored 84 off 97 balls.

Ireland didn't have an answer, and only Cade Carmichael looked good on the crease for his 62 off 66. The hosts can rely on one or two individuals to win games. They need a complete effort to beat Afghanistan. The third ODI will start at 3:15 PM IST on Monday at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

IRE vs AFG: Match Details

• Date: August 10, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 3:15 PM IST
• Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast

IRE vs AFG: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the live stream of this match on the FanCode mobile app or website.

IRE vs AFG: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 34
• Afghanistan: 19
• Ireland: 13
• No-result: 02

IRE vs AFG: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Belfast has a sticky wicket. Early on, the new ball will do good off the surface, whereas the hard length will be difficult to face. The outfield is also slow, and the boundaries are big on square. The average score here is around 245-255 in the first innings.

IRE vs AFG: Possible XIs

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Cade Carmichael, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Ben Calitz, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediq Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi

IRE vs AFG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Ibrahim Zadran and Cade Carmichael scored half-centuries in the first game and will be the ones to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Rashid Khan is very hard to pick for the Irish batters, and he showed it in the first game. For Ireland, Mark Adair holds the key with the new ball.

Today Match Prediction: Afghanistan have the edge, and they will start the game as favorites.

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