Rahmanullah Gurbaz guides Afghanistan past Ireland in ODI series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Afghanistan secured a victory over Ireland at Stormont, winning by three wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 71 runs while Ireland managed 206 all out in 46.3 overs. Afghanistan chased down the target with 207 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 44.5 overs, extending their ODI winning streak against Ireland to eight matches. The teams will meet again for the fourth ODI on Wednesday.
- •Ireland scored 206 all out; Carmichael top-scored with 32 runs.
- •Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar took three wickets each for Afghanistan.
- •Afghanistan reached 207 runs, led by Gurbaz's 71.
- •Gavin Hoey took four wickets for Ireland in the match.
- •The next ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland is set for Wednesday.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
- 6:40 PMBBC Sport — Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
"Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.
"Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:40 PMRahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 6:40 PMRahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.
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