# Afghanistan win toss, bowl first in third ODI against Ireland

2026-08-10T11:03:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Afghanistan won the toss and chose to field in the third and final ODI against Ireland at Civil Service Club, Belfast. The match started at 3:15 pm IST on August 10. Ireland, trailing 1-0 in the series, were 200/8 in 45.2 overs, with Jai Moondra and Gavin Hoey rebuilding after a top-order collapse. Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi picked key wickets for Afghanistan.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/sports/ire-vs-afg-3rd-odi-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-ireland-vs-afghanistan-match-online-11888416#publisher=newsstand>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/afghanistan-vs-ireland-live-score-3rd-odi-afg-ire-commentary-updates-highlights/article71327468.ece>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ireland-vs-afghanistan-live-score-3rd-odi-2026-cricket-match-today-scorecard-live-streaming-records-highlights-latest-cricket-news/liveblog/133095190.cms>

Tags: 3rd ODI, Belfast, Cricket, Ireland vs Afghanistan, Series decider, Toss
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