Rahmat Shah leads Afghanistan to ODI series victory over Ireland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Afghanistan triumphed over Ireland by six wickets at Stormont on August 15, achieving a 4-0 win in their ODI series. Captain Rahmat Shah scored an unbeaten 143, contributing significantly to Afghanistan's successful chase of Ireland's total of 298. The visitors initially struggled but a strong 201-run partnership between Rahmat and Sediq Atal, who scored 98, propelled them past the target with seven balls to spare. After winning the toss, Afghanistan opted to bowl first, limiting Ireland to 298-7 as Curtis Campher top-scored with 96 runs. This victory marks Afghanistan's third consecutive win in the series after the first match was washed out.
- •Afghanistan scored 302-4 in 48.5 overs, chasing 299.
- •Rahmat Shah hit 143*, marking his sixth ODI century.
- •Sediq Atal scored 98 and shared a record partnership with Rahmat.
- •Curtis Campher was Ireland's top scorer with 96 runs.
- •Afghanistan sealed the series 4-0, dominating after the first match was abandoned.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
- 6:34 PMBBC Sport — Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
"Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
"Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:52 PMRahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 6:34 PMRahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
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