Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan wins over Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rashid Khan claimed six wickets in a strong performance as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI at Bready on August 7. Afghanistan set a target of 300 with Ibrahim Zadran scoring 84 runs. Ireland responded but fell short, finishing at 207 all out, with Cade Carmichael top-scoring with 62. This match marked Gary Wilson's debut as Ireland's head coach. Afghanistan has now won seven consecutive ODIs against Ireland, dating back to 2019. The teams will meet again on August 9 in the third match of the five-game series.
- •Afghanistan scored 299-8 in 47 overs.
- •Ireland was all out for 207 in 33.4 overs.
- •Rashid Khan took 6 wickets for 34 runs.
- •Ibrahim Zadran made a top score of 84.
- •Teams face off again in the next ODI on August 9.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Khan takes six wickets in big win over Ireland
- 6:31 PMBBC Sport — Rashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
"Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.
"Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:31 PMKhan takes six wickets in big win over Ireland
Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 6:31 PMRashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.
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