Ireland is set to face Afghanistan in the second match of the five-ODI series during the Afghanistan tour of Ireland in 2026, scheduled for 7 August at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland. The first ODI was abandoned due to rain without a toss.
The Afghanistan team is eager to bounce back in this series after a disappointing series loss against India. As for Ireland, they are beaming with confidence after securing a 2-0 T20I series victory over India in Ireland. We expect a thrilling match between these two teams.
Also Read: IRE vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
IRE vs AFG Match Details
- Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI
- Date: Wednesday, 7th August 2026
- Time: 3:15 PM IST
- Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland
- Live Streaming: Fancode
IRE vs AFG Pitch Report – Bready Cricket Club
Bready Cricket Club will have good pace and carry, and we expect the batters to have the upper hand on this surface once the ball loses its shine. We expect the average scores to be around 230-235 runs in this match.
IRE vs AFG Weather Report – Northern Ireland
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IRE vs AFG Recent Form
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IRE vs AFG Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
Top Batters to Watch – IRE vs AFG
Top Bowlers to Watch – IRE vs AFG
- Rashid Khan (AFG): 214 wickets in ODI
- George Dockrell (IRE): 111 wickets in ODI
- Curtis Campher (IRE): 32 wickets in ODI
IRE vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd ODI
Scenario 1 – If AFG bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 40–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 240–260 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Ireland win
Scenario 2 – If IRE bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 270–280 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Ireland win
IRE vs AFG: Key Battles
IRE vs AFG: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 45%
- Bats second: 55%
IRE vs AFG Probable Playing XI
Ireland (IRE)
Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Liam McCarty, Jai Moondra.
Afghanistan (AFG)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (C), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai.
Who Will Win IRE vs AFG Today? – 2nd ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Ireland are the favourites to win this 2nd ODI. Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker and Mark Adair are expected to be the key performers.