Afghanistan will tour Ireland for a three-match ODI series from August 5 to August 10, 2026. The series forms an important part of both teams’ preparations for upcoming ICC events and gives them valuable ODI match practice. Ireland will enjoy home conditions, while Afghanistan will rely on experienced players like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai to challenge the hosts. Meanwhile, Ireland will be led by Paul Stirling with Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher and Mark Adair expected to play key roles.
Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Overview
| Series | Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | ODI |
| Dates | August 5 – August 10, 2026 |
| Number of Matches | 3 ODIs |
| Host | Ireland |
| Captains | Paul Stirling (Ireland), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) |
Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | 1st ODI – Ireland vs Afghanistan | 3:15 PM |
| August 7, 2026 | 2nd ODI – Ireland vs Afghanistan | 3:15 PM |
| August 10, 2026 | 3rd ODI – Ireland vs Afghanistan | 3:15 PM |
Afghanistan Squad for Ireland Tour 2026
Batters
All-rounders
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Rashid Khan (Captain)
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Azmatullah Omarzai
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Nangeyalia Kharote
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Rahmat Shah
Bowlers
Ireland Squad for Afghanistan Tour 2026
Batters
All-rounders
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Paul Stirling (Captain)
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Mark Adair
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Curtis Campher
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C Carmichael
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George Dockrell
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Andy McBrine
Bowlers
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Gavin Hoey
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Liam McCarthy
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J Moondra
Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | NA | FanCode |
| Ireland / UK / Europe | Free Sports TV | Free Sports Player App |
| Afghanistan | RTA Sports | NA |
| UAE | Etisalat eLife | NA |