Cricket Prediction | Afghanistan vs Ireland | 1st T20I | March 15 – Will the visiting IRE win against the host AFG?

AFG vs IRE Match Analysis

Afghanistan and Ireland square off again in the first encounter of the three-match T20I series on Friday, following Afghanistan’s 2-0 victory in the three-match ODI series. Both sides prevailed in their most recent Twenty20 International matches: Ireland defeated Zimbabwe in December, while Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka last month. In Sharjah, the game starts at 2:00 PM local time.

Afghanistan was too strong for Ireland in the two One-Day Internationals that we witnessed earlier this month, and we anticipate that they will remain dominant in this abbreviated format. Their last Twenty20 International victory over Sri Lanka was by 3 runs, and we are betting on them to win in Sharjah.

Ireland lost their opening T20I in their last series against Zimbabwe but then went on to win the series 2-1. In Sharjah, they will be desperate to get off to a winning start but know they must improve from their showing in the ODIs. This could well be a tough opening game of the series.

AFG vs IRE Team Preview & Squads

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan returns as captain, and the team’s confidence is greatly increased by his presence. The team intends to capitalize on its recent success in the ODI series. The circumstances will work in the side’s favor, and Khan wants his group to seize the initiative. 

The team is hoping for a solid start from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, who are both in terrific form. Ijaz Ahmadzai and Mohammad Nabi need to provide fast runs in the middle order for Azmatullah Omarzai. Nangyal Kharotai and Rashid Khan will try to carry the bulk of the workload in the lower middle order.

They boast a potent bowling attack, and the team will be hoping for Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to put on a great display with the new ball. In the middle overs against Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan will try to perform well. Azmatullah Omarzai and Muhammad Nabi give this attack more dimension.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangyal Kharotai, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Ireland

In the Twenty20 series, Paul Stirling’s team will aim to mount a formidable comeback. Their batters did not do well in the ODI series, therefore they did not present much of a challenge. The Afghans will make this game difficult for them, so Stirling will be looking for a big performance from his batters. 

The starting line-up has been a weakness for the team, therefore Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling need to step up. Lorcan Tucker, Harry Tector, and Curtis Campher will be expected to form partnerships for the side, and the middle order needs to perform well against the Afghan spinners. The lower middle order will be targeted by George Dockrell and Mark Adair for quick runs.

The batting lineup is strengthened by Joshua Little’s return, and he and Mark Adair will try to take early wickets. To contain the Afghan assault, Gareth Delany and Barry McCarthy need to perform well in the middle overs. Tector, Curtis Campher, and Craig Young give this offense more dimension.

Ireland Squads

Ireland

Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Andy Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Harry Tector, and Curtis Campher.

AFG vs IRE outfield report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

The side that fielded first won the most recent Twenty20 International match here, although the team that batted first won the first three. If they win the toss, we predict that both captains will decide to bat first. Because of the consistent temperature of about 24 degrees, there is no chance of rain throughout the game’s planned hours on Friday evening.

This cricket pitch should be good and aid both pitchers and hitters. The maximum possible par score is probably 155.

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

In the last five matches, Afghanistan and Ireland have won two and dropped one match.

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Winning the toss

• Afghanistan

Player of the Match

• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Most runs

• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Ireland – Andy Balbirnie

Most wickets

• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai
• Ireland – Mark Adair

Most sixes

• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Ireland – Andy Balbirnie

Team Scores Batting First

• Afghanistan – 155+
• Ireland – 145+

According to cricket analysts, Afghanistan has a 65.5% chance of winning.

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