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Afghanistan smash record 343 to sweep Ireland series 3-0
Afghanistan posted their highest ODI total of 343 for 9 in Belfast on Wednesday, beating Ireland by 42 runs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The previous record…
The Story in Brief
Afghanistan posted their highest ODI total of 343 for 9 in Belfast on Wednesday, beating Ireland by 42 runs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The previous record of 339 for 6 was set against the same opposition in February 2024.
Opener Sediqullah Atal scored 143 off 120 balls and Ibrahim Zadran made 107 off 118, sharing a 231-run stand for the second wicket, Afghanistan's highest for any wicket. In reply, Andy Balbirnie hit a century for Ireland, but Rashid Khan's two quick wickets and Yamin Ahmadzai's four-wicket haul restricted them to 301. The final ODI is on 14 August.
The Indian Opinion
Another record chase, another centuries for Afghanistan's batters to make up for their bowlers. But Ireland losing despite Balbirnie's and Campher's efforts shows that their middle order still lacks sting in ODIs. Afghanistan now has a direct ticket to the 2027 World Cup. Can the locals turn up in the dead rubber to avoid a 4-0 drubbing? That is the real test on Friday.
Source: aajtak.in
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