In the Ireland vs Afghanistan match prediction for the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026, Afghanistan hold a 53% win probability and are tipped to take a 2–0 lead in the series. Ibrahim Zadran’s batting form and Rashid Khan’s match-winning spin give AFG a structural advantage that Ireland will struggle to overcome on a Bready surface that typically assists spin. This preview covers the playing XI, pitch conditions, head-to-head records, and fantasy cricket tips to help you make the sharpest ODI pick of the day.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Details
Match | Ireland vs Afghanistan | 2nd ODI | Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 |
Date | 07/08/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 3:45 PM / PKT 2:45 PM / INR 3:15 PM |
Format | ODI |
Venue | Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready |
Recent Performance | Ireland – L W NR L A, Afghanistan – W L L L A |
IRE vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 2nd ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan is available on select platforms. Fans worldwide can access the match via Sports Live Hub.
- India: FanCode (Streaming)
- UK: Cricket Ireland YouTube Channel (Streaming)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV) & Cricbuzz (Streaming)
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH). Broadcast details may vary by region.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Toss Prediction
Afghanistan are predicted to win the toss and elect to bat first at Bready Cricket Club. The Irish conditions can be overcast and seam-friendly early, making first-innings batting a preferred option for a technically strong side like AFG. There is minimal dew concern in Ireland’s afternoon climate, but any early cloud cover could assist Ireland’s pace bowlers, something Rahmat Shah’s side will want to navigate by setting a substantial total first.
Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready Pitch Report
Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready
Bready Cricket Club is a relatively compact, community-level ground that tends to produce balanced surfaces in ODI cricket. Early on, the pitch offers some swing and seam movement that benefits pace bowlers, while the surface settles progressively to favour batters in the middle overs. Spin also plays a notable role here, which bodes well for Rashid Khan in particular. In this IRE vs AFG encounter, totals of 250–280 are competitive, and the team winning the batting powerplay typically holds a decisive advantage.
Weather Report
Bready in August offers cool, overcast afternoon conditions with temperatures typically around 14–18°C. Irish weather is famously unpredictable, so light showers or cloud cover are possible and could interrupt play. Dew is not a significant factor in these conditions given the afternoon start and cool air. However, a damp outfield or overcast skies could enhance swing for the pace bowlers in the opening overs, adding another tactical layer to the toss decision.
IRE vs AFG Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 33 |
IRE Won | 13 |
AFG Won | 18 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 2 |
First-ever Fixture | July 3, 2012 |
Most-recent Fixture | August 5, 2026 |
Ireland vs Afghanistan Team Preview & Squads
Ireland
Paul Stirling is the backbone of Ireland’s batting and leadership. As captain and key all-rounder, Stirling sets the tone from the top of the order with an aggressive, front-foot approach that can dismantle any attack on a good day. His captaincy is instinctive rather than textbook, often relying on match-reading and bowling himself at key junctures. Ireland perform best when Stirling fires, and Bready’s compact dimensions can turn his power hitting into boundary-finding machinery.
Andy Balbirnie is Ireland’s most reliable ODI batter and provides the middle-innings anchor that Stirling’s top-order aggression demands. Cade Carmichael is tipped as the predicted top run-scorer and most sixes hitter for Ireland in this 2nd ODI, his ability to clear the rope against both pace and spin gives Ireland a genuine game-changer in the lower-middle order. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker add further depth, giving Ireland a batting lineup capable of 250+ on a good surface.
Mark Adair is Ireland’s standout pace bowling threat and the predicted top wicket-taker for the home side. His ability to swing the ball and use the Bready conditions is critical to any Ireland victory. Curtis Campher provides all-round balance, handy lower-order runs and incisive medium pace, while George Dockrell and Andy McBrine carry the spin responsibility in the middle overs. This IRE vs AFG preview underlines just how much Ireland’s bowling depends on Adair getting early wickets.
Ireland Squad:
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Andy Balbirnie, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker
Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah leads Afghanistan with measured composure and batting class. His captaincy has steadied a side that can look vulnerable in patches, particularly their recent heavy defeat to India, but his own batting reliability at number three remains a constant for AFG. Rahmat’s ability to absorb pressure while rotating the strike makes him the structural lynchpin of Afghanistan’s middle-order, and he will be crucial in setting up a platform for the strokemakers to follow.
Ibrahim Zadran is the engine at the top of Afghanistan’s batting order and is predicted to be the top run-scorer, most sixes hitter, and Player of the Match in this fixture. His aggressive, high-tempo ODI batting style is well-suited to Bready’s dimensions. Rahmanullah Gurbaz provides explosive company at the top, while Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-round ability in the middle order gives Afghanistan valuable late hitting and bowling cover. Together, they give AFG a batting unit that can realistically post 260+ on any surface.
Rashid Khan is the jewel in Afghanistan’s bowling crown and the predicted top wicket-taker for AFG. His leg-spin is notoriously difficult to read on any surface, but Irish conditions, where spinners rarely dominate, will test his adaptability. Fazalhaq Farooqi leads the pace attack with genuine swing, while Yamin Ahmadzai and Ziaur Rahman provide backup seam options. If Rashid can extract even minimal turn at Bready, Ireland’s middle order could collapse rapidly.
Afghanistan Squad:
Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, AM Ghazanfar, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Saleem, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Sediqullah Atal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman
IRE vs AFG Prediction
Event | Ireland | Afghanistan |
Toss Winner | – | Afghanistan |
Player of the Match | – | Ibrahim Zadran |
Top Run Scorer | Cade Carmichael | Ibrahim Zadran |
Top Wicket Taker | Mark Adair | Rashid Khan |
Most Sixes | Cade Carmichael | Ibrahim Zadran |
Predicted Score | 250+ | 260+ |
Win Probability | 47% | 53% |
Ireland vs Afghanistan Winning Prediction
Afghanistan are tipped to win the Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI with a 53% win probability, driven by Ibrahim Zadran’s batting brilliance, Rashid Khan’s match-winning spin, and a head-to-head record that overwhelmingly favours AFG (18–13). Ireland’s best chance lies in Mark Adair exploiting the early conditions and Cade Carmichael providing a game-changing lower-order assault. Can Paul Stirling’s side level the series on home soil? Drop your prediction and follow JeetBuzz for live updates, real-time scores, and expert analysis throughout the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026.
FAQ: Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 2nd ODI
Q1: What time does the IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI start in IST?
The match begins at 3:15 PM IST on August 07, 2026.
Q2: Where can I watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3: Who is the key player to watch in the IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI?
Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan is the predicted Player of the Match and the standout batting threat in this fixture.