Ireland vs Afghanistan Preview & Prediction

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Ireland find themselves up against it following a comprehensive loss to Afghanistan last time out.

Date/time: 10 August 2026 at 10:45 am

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast, Ireland

Weather: Cloudy with light winds and temperatures of 18c.

How to watch: UK – Free Sports TV / USA – Willow TV

Ireland vs Afghanistan prediction

Ireland let themselves down with a poor performance in the second ODI of this series. Bowled out for 207 chasing 300, it was one to forget for the Boys in Green, who will hope that a change in venue sparks a change in fortunes. Afghanistan were excellent and having Rashid Khan available following his time at the men’s Hundred served as a big boost.

The superstar spinner was at his brilliant best, taking six wickets and ripping apart the Irish batting unit. He was clearly a class above the opposition and has the ability to outsmart hitters even on surfaces that don’t suit his bowling. Players like Rashid are a far higher level than what Ireland has to offer and so backing him to once again dominate the hosts is a sensible move.

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