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.
Form guide
Most recent first, all competitions we track.
Head-to-head
Ireland 0 · Afghanistan 3 · 1 no result in 4 meetings
At Civil Service Cricket Club
Key players in the squads
- Andy Balbirnie · Batter
- Harry Tector · Batter
- Lorcan Tucker · Wicketkeeper
- Paul Stirling · Batter
- George Dockrell · Bowler
- Andy McBrine · Bowler
- Hashmatullah Shahidi · Batter
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz · Wicketkeeper
- Azmatullah Omarzai · All-rounder
- Rashid Khan · Bowler
- Ibrahim Zadran · Batter
- Fazalhaq Farooqi · Bowler
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.
What is the head-to-head record between Ireland and Afghanistan?
In 4 completed meetings tracked on CricketDream, Ireland have won 0 and Afghanistan 3, with 1 ending without a result. Afghanistan lead.
What is the average first-innings score at Civil Service Cricket Club?
Across 5 completed matches at Civil Service Cricket Club in our records, teams batting first averaged 237. Sides batting first won 3 and chasing sides won 2.
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?
Build a free Fantasy XI for Ireland vs Afghanistan, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.