IRE vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Ireland vs Afghanistan?

Afghanistan and Ireland will lock horns in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Wednesday, 17th August, with the series level at 2-2 as Afghanistan registered back-to-back wins in the previous two encounters to set up an enticing series-deciding finale. The fourth T20I was a rain-curtailed match, and both sides were afforded 11 overs each. The visiting batters had the license to free their arms from the onset and made full use of it as they raced to 37 runs in just 2.3 overs. Although the hosts halted their belligerence by scalping three quick wickets, Najibullah Zadran wreaked havoc with his majestic innings. The Afghan top order batter was assisted by the diligent Rashid Khan, who played a sensational cameo of his own. Ireland were off to a breathtaking start themselves, but with wickets tumbling at one end, George Dockrell’s valiant effort with the bat went in vain as the visitors drew level in the five-match series with a victory by 27 runs. The series is set up perfectly as both sides head into the final match with a series victory on their minds. IRE vs AFG Match Details Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast Date and Time: 17th August at 8:00 PM IST and 3:30 PM Local Time Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode IRE vs AFG Pitch Report The surface has played ever so nicely for the last two games as the batters have made merry on the pitch. The previous encounter saw the spinners seize the momentum in the second innings as the surface slowed down a bit. The toss becomes crucial for both sides, and the team winning the toss will likely bat first to take full advantage of the great batting conditions before the slower bowlers come into the game. IRE vs AFG Probable Playing XIs Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik IRE vs AFG Probable Top Performers Probable best batter of the match Najibullah Zadran: Najibullah Zadran continued his innings in the fourth match from where he left off in the third game. The power-hitting southpaw provided the much-needed impetus to the visitors’ innings after they suffered a mini-collapse, losing three wickets for just one run. His stay at the crease will be crucial to Afghanistan’s chances of clinching the series in the final match. Probable best bowler of the match Rashid Khan : Rashid Khan finally arrived in the series in the fourth T20I as he had a much bigger influence on the game in comparison to the previous three matches. The globe-trotting spinner annihilated the Irish batters in the middle overs as the three overs yielded just 21 runs along with two wickets. He once again showcased his batting prowess with his blistering cameo in the death overs. Today’s Match Prediction: Afghanistan to win the match. Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for IRE vs AFG Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision

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IRE vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Ireland vs Afghanistan?

Ireland and Afghanistan head into the series finale on level terms with hopes of a series victory.

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