IRE vs AFG Match Prediction : 5th ODI, Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026
IRE vs AFG Win Probability
32%
Ireland
68%
Afghanistan
Afghanistan To Win, 1.36
Afghanistan have won the last three meetings on this tour convincingly.
Rashid Khan has taken 15 wickets across his last five matches and is in terrific form.
Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal have combined 492 recent runs, anchoring Afghanistan’s top order. They lead a strong Afghan batting lineup.
IRE vs AFG Betting Tips
Ibrahim Zadran to score over 28.5 runs
Ibrahim Zadran is coming into this match in excellent form. He scored a brilliant 107 in the fourth ODI after making 84 in the second, and has been one of Afghanistan’s most dependable batsmen throughout the series. With Ireland struggling to contain Afghanistan’s top order, we are backing Zadran to make another substantial contribution.
Ireland total runs before fall of 1st wicket over 27.5
Ireland’s top order showed plenty of character in the previous match, with Andy Balbirnie scoring a century and Curtis Campher making a rapid 84. However, Afghanistan’s new-ball attack remains a major threat. Ireland will need to negotiate the early movement carefully, but we expect Balbirnie and his opening partner to give the hosts a solid start.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Ireland
Afghanistan
Ireland host Afghanistan at the Civil Service Cricket Club with pride and momentum on the line. Afghanistan swept the last three meetings on this tour, so Ireland need a response to stop the slide.
Afghanistan arrive with confidence after back-to-back wins in this series. Ireland must tighten their top order and middle-overs bowling to challenge a settled visiting unit.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
Recent trends are lopsided in favor of the visitors. Afghanistan have won the last five meetings listed, including three straight on this tour, indicating a clear current advantage despite the rivalry looking closer over the longer arc.
IRE vs AFG Team Previews
Ireland
Ireland have struggled for traction across the last five matches, losing the three most recent against Afghanistan. Andrew Balbirnie leads their run chart in the data set with 155 runs from five recent outings, while Cade Carmichael adds 147. Paul Stirling has 81 in the same span and needs a brisk start to release pressure on the middle order.
With the ball, Gavin Hoey’s 7 wickets from three recent games is a bright spot, supported by Liam Mccarthy and Mark Adair with six wickets each across their latest appearances. Curtis Campher offers balance with 111 runs and a wicket from three recent matches. Ireland’s challenge is sustaining control in the middle overs and shielding against spin through the chase.
Ireland Expected Playing 11
Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Liam Mccarthy
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s form is strong, with three consecutive wins over Ireland this week. Ibrahim Zadran leads their recent scoring with 235 runs, while Sediqullah Atal has piled up 257 from four recent matches. Hashmatullah Shahidi adds stability with 171, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributes 161 at the top.
Their bowling looks formidable. Rashid Khan has 15 wickets across five recent games and anchors the attack. Azmatullah Omarzai adds five wickets and 111 runs, reinforcing both departments. Allah Ghazanfar has five wickets, and Yamin Ahmadzai’s six from two recent appearances deepen the seam threat. Afghanistan’s balance across formats and phases has driven their dominance on this tour.
Afghanistan Expected Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction
We expect the toss winner to bowl first at the Civil Service Cricket Club. Early moisture and overheads in Ireland often aid new-ball movement before the pitch flattens, making chasing preferable.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Civil Service Cricket Club surface typically offers moderate pace with some early seam and spin grip later. Batting eases once the ball softens, but stroke-making down the ground remains key. A par first-innings total should sit in the 250–270 range if conditions are typical and the wind remains manageable.
Local conditions in Ireland can be changeable, but expect cool temperatures with passing clouds and a light breeze. Any showers would be brief, yet teams should plan for short interruptions.
IRE vs AFG : Who Will Win?
Afghanistan hold the stronger hand thanks to superior recent form and a sharper spin attack. Ireland need early runs from Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie to offset Rashid Khan’s middle-overs squeeze. Afghanistan’s top order consistency and bowling depth tip the balance in their favor. Pro Tip: Back Rashid Khan in the top Afghanistan bowler market given his recent 15-wicket surge.
Bet on Afghanistan to win.
