Afghanistan vs Ireland: The rain-related postponement of the second One-Day International (ODI) in the three-match series was unfortunate. The Afghans have an unstoppable 1-0 lead in the series after winning the opening game comfortably. The Irish team will now be under pressure to bounce back from their defeat and play well in the match.
When it comes to the Afghans, the Irish team has a dismal record. They must recover because they have dropped their last five games against them. Their poor bowling attack makes the team’s work difficult. The Afghans have a strong track record at this location and a top order that is in good form. This is going to be a close game.
The 3rd ODI match between Afghanistan vs Ireland will take place on March 12th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 3rd ODI match
Date: March 12th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Afghanistan vs Ireland
Afghanistan (Match Odds- 1.45)
Preview
After winning the first game, Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side will try to win the series. In the first game, their bowlers put on a masterful display, ensuring that the Irish batting team could never recover. The Irish team won’t be taken lightly, and Shahidi will be looking to his guys to perform well.
In the previous game, openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put up a 150-run stand, and they aim to duplicate that effort. Experienced hitters Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai support the middle order. They anticipate Gulbadin Naib and Shahidi to score runs in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack is clicking, and the team is hoping to get early wickets from Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who combined for six wickets in the opening game. In the middle overs, Naib and Allah Ghazanfar need to bowl tight spells. This attack gains further depth from Nabi and Noor Ahmed.
Full Squad:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Ikram Alikhail (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Abdul Malik, Baheer Shah, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Nijat Masoud, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Naveed Zadran.
Players to watch out for in:
Ibrahim Zadran
In the previous game, openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put up a 150-run stand, and they aim to duplicate that effort.
Azmatullah Omarzai
The bowling attack is clicking, and the team is hoping to get early wickets from Azmatullah Omarzai.
Possible Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar
Ireland (Match Odds- 2.75)
Preview
Pressure will be on Paul Stirling’s side. To win today, the bowling attack and top order need to get back on track after underperforming in the first game. In these circumstances, the Afghans will be difficult to defeat, and Stirling anticipates a powerful performance from his senior men.
Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie were not present in the previous game. They have to perform well because they are the team’s most seasoned batsmen. Harry Tector will feel more secure after hitting a century in the last game, but he still needs to perform well in the middle order with Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher. George Dockrell and Mark Adair need to perform well in the bottom middle order for the side to win.
The bowling attack had a poor day in the first game, and they will need tight spells with the new ball from Mark Adair and Graham Hume. The middle overs are crucial at this venue, and the side will need a good show from Craig Young and Theo van Woerkom. Andy McBrine, Campher, and Dockrell must do well in the supporting role.
Full Squad:
Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young.
Players to watch out for in:
Harry Tector
Harry Tector will feel more secure after hitting a century in the last game, but he still needs to perform well in the middle order.
Mark Adair
The bowling attack had a poor day in the first game, and they will need tight spells with the new ball from Mark Adair
Possible Playing XI:
Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Theo van Woerkom, Graham Hume, Craig Young
Afghanistan vs Ireland Toss Prediction:
We have witnessed huge scores on the scoreboard, and it is among the greatest batting surfaces in the world. In the second innings, the ball will turn, which will complicate matters for the batsmen. Therefore, we think the team that wins the toss will choose to bat first.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Pitch Report:
The players will be put to the test by the heat and humidity, despite the fantastic weather over Sharjah. The track where the ball comes to bat will be an excellent one to bat on. In order to feel comfortable on this surface, the team batting first will aim for a score of roughly 300 runs.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Match Report:
Ireland’s track record when it comes to Afghanistan is not good. There is a lacklustre bowling attack, and bowlers are unable to capitalise on these circumstances. Their bowlers will be under pressure to produce a solid showing. Afghanistan’s top order is playing well, and they have a potent bowling attack. Although we anticipate a close contest, Afghanistan will begin as the early favourite.
We predict Afghanistan to win the Afghanistan vs Ireland match at the odds of 1.45
Afghanistan vs Ireland Most Recommended Player for Bet:
The bowling attack is clicking, and the team is hoping to get early wickets from Azmatullah Omarzai.
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