The excitement builds as Afghanistan and Ireland clash in the final showdown of their three-match ODI series in Sharjah. With the series on the line, both teams are geared up for a thrilling encounter.
Ireland’s Strategy
Having won the toss and opted to field first, Ireland is determined to bounce back and level the series. They are focused on tightening their bowling attack, with key players like George Dockrell and Andy McBrine leading the spin department. Mark Adair will spearhead the pace attack, aiming to strike early and restrict Afghanistan’s batting lineup. Batting-wise, the team looks to Andrew Balbirnie and skipper Paul Stirling for a strong start, supported by in-form players like Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker.
Afghanistan’s Strength
Afg enters the match as the favorite, boasting a formidable batting lineup led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Hashmatullah Shahidi. With Mohammad Nabi in good form, the team aims to set a challenging target for Ireland. Despite missing key bowler Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s bowling unit remains strong, relying on Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi in the fast-bowling department. Spinners Nabi and Noor Ahmad hold the key to taking crucial wickets.
Playing XIs
Afghanistan:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Ikram Alikhil (w)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Nangyal Kharoti
- Naveed Zadran
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Allah Ghazanfar
Ireland:
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Curtis Campher
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (w)
- George Dockrell
- Mark Adair
- Andy McBrine
- Barry McCarthy
- Theo van Woerkom
- Graham Hume
Stay tuned for live updates and an action-packed match between Afghanistan and Ireland!
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