Cricket Prediction | Afghanistan vs Ireland | 3rd T20I | March 18 – Will AFG win the series decider after defeating visiting IRE?

AFG vs IRE Match Analysis

This article will analyze the Cricket Prediction for Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd T20I on March 18. Will AFG win the series decider after defeating visiting IRE? Afghanistan and Ireland’s three-match Twenty20 International series will conclude with the third and final match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan recovered well to win the second Twenty20 International by 10 runs on Friday, March 15, following Ireland’s 38-run triumph in the opening match.

Afghanistan scored 153-9 after batting first. Sediqullah Atal struck 35 off 32 at the top of the order, while Mohammad Nabi got a half-century off 38 balls. Rashid Khan made a lower-order contribution of 25, hitting three fours and a maximum.

Ireland’s reply saw a bright beginning thanks to important runs from openers Andrew Balbirnie (45) and Paul Stirling (24), but their middle order collapsed after 16 overs. Gareth Delany did, however, demonstrate tenacity with his 39 off 18, but more was needed.

Rashid took four wickets for 14 runs in four overs, showcasing his skill as a bowler for Afghanistan. While Ireland hopes for a solid showing in the final, Afghanistan will seek to maintain their momentum.

AFG vs IRE Team Preview & Squads

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan announced an unchanged squad for the second match of the series on Sunday. With Afghanistan winning, it is extremely doubtful that they will make any changes for this matchup. Rashid Khan gave out two T20I debut caps in the first encounter of the series.

However, given that only Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, and captain Khan scored in double figures on Sunday, more runs and longer batting stretches will be required for most of their lineup.

We anticipate that Nabi, Khan, and the intriguing young prospect Nangeyalia Kharote will be crucial players in this match on a pitch that has seen a lot of spin.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan Squads

Rashid Khan (c), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nageyalia Kharote, and Naveen-ul-Haq.

Ireland

It was always going to be difficult to match their thrilling victory in the first T20I of the series on Friday, but Ireland’s bowlers did a decent job of it, limiting Afghanistan to 152/9 in the second T20I. The series’ important bowlers were spinner Ben White, who has impressed throughout, Josh Little, Mark Adair, and Barry McCarthy.

Like their rivals, Ireland had trouble getting enough players into double digits at the bat and ultimately relied on Gareth Delany’s lower-order batting to get them close to their objective.

Getting over the finish line on Monday will require a true team effort, but Ireland is nothing more than a cohesive squad!

Ireland Squads

Ireland Squads

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

AFG vs IRE outfield report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

We predict that if they win the toss in Sharjah ahead of Monday’s battle, both captains will opt to bat first because the side batting first has won both matches in the series thus far.

On Monday, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is predicted to see largely cloudy skies with a high of 27°C. There is no probability of precipitation, a 57% humidity level, and 13 km/h wind speed.

In the last two matches, bowlers have dominated the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium thanks to the dominance of both pacers and spinners. The track provides bowlers with adequate help as the match goes on. The first-inning score ranges from 145 to 155 on average.

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

In the last five face-offs, Afghanistan and Ireland have won two encounters and abandoned one game.

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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 – Rashid Khan
• Ireland – Mark Adair

Most sixes

• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Ireland – Andy Balbirnie

Team Scores Batting First

• Afghanistan – 150+
• Ireland – 145+

According to cricket analysts, Afghanistan has a 61.4% chance of winning.