The second ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan effectively serves as the series opener after relentless rain washed out the first match in Bready without a single ball being bowled. With the five-match series still locked at 0-0, both teams will be eager to get off the mark in what promises to be a competitive contest.
Ireland head into the clash high on confidence after securing a memorable 2-0 T20I series victory over India. Led by Paul Stirling, the hosts will look to carry that momentum into the ODI format, despite missing out on valuable match time in the abandoned opener.
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Afghanistan, on the other hand, are entering a new phase in ODI cricket under captain Rahmat Shah and head coach Richard Pybus. Although they suffered a setback in their previous ODI series against India, Afghanistan remain a strong and well-balanced side with plenty of experience in these conditions.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Details
Series: Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026
Match: 2nd ODI
Date: August 7, 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason
Time: 3:15 PM IST
Ireland vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
Matches Played: 32
Afghanistan Wins: 18
Ireland Wins: 13
No Result: 1
Ireland vs Afghanistan Playing 11
Ireland Probable XI : Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Benjamin Calitz, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy
Afghanistan Probable XI : Rahmat Shah (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
Ireland vs Afghanistan Live Streaming
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of the second ODI exclusively on the FanCode app and website, with no TV broadcast available for the match.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Squads
Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (Wicketkeeper), Benjamin Calitz, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Jai Moondra, Gavin Hoey, Cade Carmichael, Liam McCarthy and Byron McDonough.
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmat Shah (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ikram Alikhil, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Nangyalai Kharoti.
