Afghanistan aims for series win against Ireland in ongoing ODI series
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Afghanistan is currently facing Ireland in an ODI series, holding a 2-0 lead. The third match is critical for Ireland, which seeks to improve its performance against Afghanistan's spin bowlers, particularly Rashid and Ghazanfar. The series serves as an important opportunity for both teams, ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The match is underway with both sides hoping to gain momentum.
- •Afghanistan leads the ODI series 2-0 against Ireland.
- •The third match is currently in progress.
- •Rashid and Ghazanfar present a strong spin threat for Ireland.
- •Ireland aims to improve its batting against Afghanistan's spinners.
- •The series is a crucial lead-up to the World Cup.
- 8:43 AMESPNcricinfo — With World Cup in their sights, Afghanistan push for series win
"At 2-0 down, Ireland will hope their batters can do better against the spin threat of Rashid and Ghazanfar
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