The 3rd ODI series between Afghanistan and Ireland will be
played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time and
11:00 AM IST.
Preview:
Given the renowned names they have got in their team and
Ireland’s shaky form before coming into this series, an Afghanistan series win
was always on the cards. Ireland have had some good individual performances,
but it just hasn’t clicked for them cohesively.
Understandably so, the Afghans have taken an unassailable
2-0 lead in the series. While the series is sealed, the importance of this game
is not reduced one bit. This fantasy
cricket game is a part of the ICC Super League, where Afghanistan will
try to earn as many points as possible to get a direct entry in ICC Cricket
World Cup 2023. Ireland, on the other hand, will be desperate to avoid a
whitewash.
AFG vs IRE Weather Report for 3rd ODI:
It will be a hot and humid day in Abu Dhabi tomorrow. The
temperature will be around 21 °C during the start of the game and humidity will
be around 74%. Rain is not on the cards.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a balanced
one, with perhaps a bit more purchase for the batsmen than their bowling counterparts.
Anything north of 260 should be a good score here.
Average first innings score:
261 (Last 5 ODI matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
AFG vs IRE Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Asghar
Afghan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah
Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Bench:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sayed Shirzad, Usman Ghani, Yamin
Ahmadzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf.
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie (C), Harry
Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Gareth Delany, Simi Singh, Andy
McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young.
Bench:
James McCollum, Mark Adair, Neil Rock, Josh Little.
AFG vs IRE Top Picks for Today’s Match:
Naveen-ul-Haq is currently the leading wicket-taker of the
series. He has scalped 7 wickets and has also maintained and an economy rate of
under 6 runs per over.
Rashid Khan has not only earned points with his mystery
spin, but the superstar has been handy with the bat as well. He has scalped 5
wickets and has scored 55 runs.
As for Afghanistan’s batting department, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
has been the best performer. He has scored 158 runs at an astonishing average
of nearly 80.
For Ireland, Paul Stirling has been the best performer with
the bat. He has scored 167 runs at an average of over 80.
Besides Stirling, Lorcan Tucker has also done a fantastic
job with the bat for Ireland. He has scored 100 runs at an average of 50.
As far as Ireland’s bowling unit is concerned, Andy McBrine
has been the most consistent performer. He has scalped 5 wickets and has a
great economy rate of under 4 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Paul Stirling, Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain Options – Rahmanullah Gurbaz,
Naveen-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AFG vs IRE Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC)
Batters – Paul Stirling, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat
Shah
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Curtis Campher, Simi
Singh
Bowlers – Rashid Khan (C), Naveen-ul-Haq, Andy
McBrine, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AFG vs IRE Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lorcan Tucker
Batters – Paul Stirling (C), Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat
Shah
All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Curtis Campher, Simi
Singh
Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq (VC), Barry
McCarthy
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