AFG 302/4 beat IRE 298/7 | AFG in IRE 2026 Scorecard
Ireland take on Afghanistan in AFG in IRE 2026 at Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont on August 15, 2026, with play starting at 3:15 PM IST. IRE arrive with 0 wins from their last 4, AFG with 3 from 5. AFG hold the edge in their recent meetings, 3–0. Rashid Khan is the form pick of the two squads with 50 runs and 12 wickets in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- 📋 Match #5
- 📅 15 August 2026 · 3:15 PM IST
- 📍 Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
- 🏆 AFG in IRE 2026
Ireland are still looking for a win in their last 4 ODI outings — a response is due.
Afghanistan are in strong recent ODI form (3W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.
50 runs and 12 wickets in 3 matches for AFG in AFG in IRE 2026 at 164.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
19 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches for IRE in AFG in IRE 2026 at 102.7 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Mark Adair(IRE)
19 runs and 6 wickets in 3 matches in AFG in IRE 2026 makes Mark Adair one of IRE's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 102.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 108.
- Gavin Hoey(IRE)
Gavin Hoey brings 37 runs and 7 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for IRE, averaging 83.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 182.
- Andy Balbirnie(IRE)
Andy Balbirnie has 152 runs in 3 matches for IRE in AFG in IRE 2026, averaging 80.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 158.
- Curtis Campher(IRE)
111 runs and 1 wicket in 3 matches in AFG in IRE 2026 makes Curtis Campher one of IRE's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 68.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 141.
- Rashid Khan(AFG)
Rashid Khan brings 50 runs and 12 wickets in 3 matches to this fixture for AFG, averaging 164.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 196.
- Sediqullah Atal(AFG)
Sediqullah Atal has 215 runs in 3 matches for AFG in AFG in IRE 2026, averaging 109.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 212.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won IRE vs AFG?
AFG posted 302/4 (48.5/50 ov, target 299) and then bowled out IRE to win. AFG won by 6 wickets. Rahmat Shah was the standout batter, scoring 143 off 133 balls. Liam McCarthy led the bowling attack with 3/47. Rahmat Shah was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in IRE vs AFG?
Rahmat Shah was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Rahmat Shah — 143(133). Top bowler: Liam McCarthy — 3/47.
What is the pitch report for Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont?
IRE have played 2 matches here in AFG in IRE 2026, averaging 254 and winning 0 of 2 with a best of 301. AFG have played 2 matches here in AFG in IRE 2026, averaging 275 and winning 2 of 2 with a best of 343.
Who should be captain for IRE vs AFG in fantasy cricket?
Rashid Khan is a strong captain pick, with Mark Adair as vice-captain. 50 runs and 12 wickets in 3 matches for AFG in AFG in IRE 2026 at 164.3 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
Who will win IRE vs AFG?
Afghanistan have the better recent record in this fixture (3–0), but Ireland will fancy their chances of turning it around.
How do I play fantasy cricket for IRE vs AFG on CricketDream?
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