Afghanistan vs Ireland Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI of Afghanistan vs Ireland ODI Series 2024?
Afghanistan vs Ireland Today match Preview
Afghanistan (AFG) is preparing to take on Ireland (IRE) in a three-match ODI series following their recent defeat in a historic one-off Test match. The series opener is scheduled for Thursday, March 07, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After suffering a six-wicket loss to Ireland in the Test, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan is determined to bounce back strongly against the same opponent in the upcoming ODIs. Meanwhile, Ireland enters the series with confidence riding high after their recent successes. Having secured a remarkable ODI series victory against Zimbabwe on their previous tour, winning the series 2-0, Ireland is eager to carry forward the momentum against Afghanistan. With the memory of their recent triumph fresh in their minds, the Irish team will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and continue their impressive form in the upcoming matches against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Today match Match Details:
Match: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Afghanistan vs Ireland ODI Series 2024
Date & Time: 7th march 2024 , Thursday, 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Afghanistan vs Ireland Today Live Stream Details
The live streaming of AFG vs IRE will be available on Fancode App and website.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Today Match Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, situated in Sharjah, is renowned for its favorable conditions for batting, attributed largely to its compact boundaries. Known for witnessing high-scoring matches, this venue typically sees first-innings scores averaging around 250 runs. Captains winning the toss here often choose to bat first, intending to set a formidable target and exert significant pressure on the opposing team as they pursue the challenging run chase. This strategic decision stems from the understanding that posting a substantial total on the scoreboard at the outset can significantly enhance the team’s prospects of securing victory.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
Afghanistan :
Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Naveed Zadran, Noor Ahmed, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Fazal Haq Farooqi.
Ireland :
Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, Gareth Delany, Paul Stirling (c), Theo van Woerkom, Lorcan Tucker (wk) Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young, Andy McBrine.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Predicted Winner For Today match:
Afghanistan is the most likely favourite to win the match.