Afghanistan secures ODI series over Ireland with latest win
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Afghanistan claimed the series against Ireland with a 42-run victory at Stormont on August 12. The match saw Sediqullah Atal score 143 runs, while Ibrahim Zadran contributed 107 runs, leading Afghanistan to 343-9. In response, Ireland managed to score 301, with Andrew Balbirnie making 109 and Curtis Campher adding 86. This victory gives Afghanistan a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, with one game remaining set for Saturday. Weekend action will provide Ireland a final chance to salvage the series after a disappointing performance against Afghanistan throughout.
- •Afghanistan scored 343-9 in the fourth ODI at Stormont.
- •Sediqullah Atal celebrated his birthday with 143 runs.
- •Ireland scored 301, led by Balbirnie's 109.
- •Afghanistan leads the series 3-0 with one match remaining.
- •The series concludes on Saturday at Stormont.
- 6:23 PMBBC Sport — Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland
"Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.
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