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Afghanistan seek fifth ODI win against Ireland in Belfast
Afghanistan will face Ireland in the fifth ODI at Belfast’s Civil Service Cricket Club on Saturday, August 15. The match begins at 3:15 pm IST, or 10:45 am local time, and will…
The Story in Brief
Afghanistan will face Ireland in the fifth ODI at Belfast’s Civil Service Cricket Club on Saturday, August 15. The match begins at 3:15 pm IST, or 10:45 am local time, and will stream live in India on the FanCode app and website.
Afghanistan took an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a 42-run victory and has already qualified for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Ireland will try to avoid another defeat, while Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, will look to extend its strong run. Ireland’s squad is led by Paul Stirling, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah among Afghanistan’s listed players.
The Indian Opinion
The series score makes this a test of Ireland’s competitiveness, not a contest for the result. Claims that Afghanistan’s progress rests on one player overlook a squad that has already secured a 3-0 lead, while dismissing Ireland outright ignores its chance to respond at home. The clearest measure will be whether Ireland can finally prevent another 42-run style defeat and take the game deep into the second innings.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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