Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan faces Ireland in ODI
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Rashid Khan's six-wicket haul led Afghanistan to a commanding position against Ireland in the second one-day international at Bready Cricket Club on August 8. Afghanistan declared a total of 299-8, with Ibrahim Zadran scoring 84 runs. Ireland struggled in response, collapsing to 207 all out while chasing a target of 300. This performance gives Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series following the first ODI, which was washed out. The next match is scheduled to take place in Belfast on Monday.
- •Rashid Khan took six wickets for 34 runs.
- •Afghanistan scored 299-8 in their innings.
- •Ireland was bowled out for 207 runs.
- •Ibrahim Zadran top-scored for Afghanistan with 84 runs.
- •The ODI series continues in Belfast on August 10.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI: Rashid Khan's six-for helps Afghanistan crush Ireland by 92 runs
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Afghanistan’s Rashid takes six wickets in ODI thrashing of Ireland
"Afghanistan triumphed over Ireland by 92 runs in a gripping second ODI match. With a phenomenal six-wicket spell, Rashid Khan completely dismantled the Irish batting order. Batting first, Afghanistan set a formidable target of 300 runs. Ireland struggled in their chase and fell short, granting Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
"Rashid Khan forces collapse as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in second game of five-match ODI series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:41 AMIRE vs AFG 2nd ODI: Rashid Khan's six-for helps Afghanistan crush Ireland by 92 runs
Afghanistan triumphed over Ireland by 92 runs in a gripping second ODI match. With a phenomenal six-wicket spell, Rashid Khan completely dismantled the Irish batting order. Batting first, Afghanistan set a formidable target of 300 runs. Ireland struggled in their chase and fell short, granting Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:06 AMAfghanistan’s Rashid takes six wickets in ODI thrashing of Ireland
Rashid Khan forces collapse as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in second game of five-match ODI series.
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