Cricket Prediction | Afghanistan vs Ireland | 2nd ODI | March 09 – Will the Irish win against the host AFG in the second ODI?

AFG vs IRE Match Analysis

In this article, we will analyze Cricket Prediction for Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI on March 09. Will the Irish win against the host AFG in the second ODI? The second ODI of the three-match series will pit Afghanistan against Ireland. On March 9, the game is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM IST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

In the opening One-Day International, Afghanistan defeated Ireland by a score of 35 runs. Afghanistan played excellent batting and scored an incredible 310–5. Ireland lost because they could only manage 275 points. However, Ireland could draw some advantages. Afghanistan performed admirably in the end to limit the hosts to less than 350, as they were 150-0 in the thirty-first over.

They were down 34-3 during their batting innings, but they recovered and placed Afghanistan under strain thanks to a tremendous batting partnership between Harry Tector (138) and Lorcan Tucker (85). Ireland might have come closer to winning the game or even taken the lead if any of the two hitters had stayed there longer. Although Afghanistan is pleased with the victory, they are aware that Ireland can mount a strong comeback in the second ODI. Afghanistan cannot afford to have a bad batting day against Ireland due to their formidable batting lineup.

AFG vs IRE Team Preview & Squads

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is unlikely to change its winning lineup. They won the first ODI handily, and they’ll try to win the series in the second game. They can provide bench players an opportunity to start in the starting XI for the following match if they can defeat Ireland in the second ODI.

In the first ODI, Rahmanullah Gurbaz showed signs of recovery with a scorching century. Gurbaz was instrumental in helping Afghanistan record a high total on the board, scoring 121 from 117 balls. Although he has been out of form for some time, he is suddenly a strong candidate to score lots of runs.

Ibrahim Zadran also kept up his impressive streak, smashing a fantastic sixty. You can count on Zadran to be a consistent batsman, therefore support him to put on another strong performance in the second game. Regaining his form, Fazalhaq Farooqi took four wickets in the opening One-Day International. In Rashid and Mujeeb’s absence, he will be the key to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s batting and bowling performances in the previous game were excellent. They will need to perform at their peak once again to capture a 2-0 series lead.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan Squads

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Allah Ghazanfar, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and  Ikram Akhil.

Ireland

The same playing XI will probably also step onto the park. In the first game, the squad started its top players, and in the crucial game, they made no changes.

Harry Tector hit 138 runs in the opening One-Day International, demonstrating his class once more. He is one of the Ireland team’s most gifted players, and he plans to put up another outstanding performance. Ireland was able to re-enter the game thanks to a fantastic 85-run innings from Lorcan Tucker. He gave Afghanistan a serious fright by batting with a strike rate of over 100. He will be hoping for a huge score in the second ODI because he has been consistent over the years.

Although Mark Adair did not perform well in the first ODI, he is the team’s best bowler and carries a lot of the team’s hopes. In the second game, he will be aiming for a huge comeback. The one-off test saw Adair emerge victorious.

Although Ireland did not win the opening game, they did have some good moments and had the opportunity to put Afghanistan under pressure. If Ireland hopes to defeat Afghanistan, they will require runs from their top order. In the previous series, they triumphed 2-0 over Zimbabwe.

Ireland Squads

Ireland Squads

Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Andrew Balbirnie, Theo van Woerkom, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Mark Adair, and George Dockrell.

AFG vs IRE outfield report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Since both captains are eager to chase, the toss will be important. Captains should pursue it because there might be some dew in the evening.

Rain is expected on the day of the match. There is a 75% probability of precipitation on Saturday.

The inaugural One-Day International saw close to 600 runs scored, which is a strong sign that the pitch is skewed heavily in favor of the hitters. Once more, a game with a lot of points is anticipated.

AFG vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Afghanistan have won all five of their last five matches, while Ireland have not won a single match.

Afghanistan v Ireland Prediction

Winning the toss

• Afghanistan

Player of the Match

• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai

Most runs

• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai
• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Most wickets

• Afghanistan – Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Ireland – Mark Adair

Most sixes

• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai
• Ireland – Paul Stirling

Team Scores Batting First

• Afghanistan – 280+
• Ireland – 270+

According to cricket analysts, Afghanistan has a 62% chance to win.