IRE vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Ireland vs Afghanistan

Ireland will face Afghanistan in the opening ODI of Afghanistan's tour of Ireland 2026 on 5th August at the Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland. The first ODI match was washed out due to rain, meaning Ireland will not be able to qualify directly for the 2027 ODI World Cup and will now need to play in the qualifiers. Ireland's regular captain, Paul Stirling, is making a comeback for this series and will lead the team.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's recent ODI form has been unimpressive; they suffered a 3-0 series defeat against India last month. Following that, their captain, Azmatullah Shidi, stepped down, and Rahmat Shah was appointed as the new captain for this series. This series is crucial for both teams, and both will be eager to secure victory.

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IRE vs AFG Match Details – 2nd ODI

• Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 7th August, 2026

• Time: 3:15 PM IST

• Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

IRE vs AFG Pitch Report - Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland 

The Bready pitch is typically batting‑friendly but can slow down as the match advances, allowing spinners to become more effective. Batters who settle in can score freely, with average first‑innings totals generally between 245–255 runs.

• Win Batting First: 40%

• Win Bowling First: 60%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 245

• Average 2nd Innings: 255

IRE vs AFG Weather Report –  Northern Ireland Conditions 

IRE vs AFG Recent Form

IRE vs AFG Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

IRE vs AFG Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd ODI 

IRE: All players are fully fit 

AFG: A fully fit squad is available for this match

IRE vs AFG Win Probability – 2nd ODI 

IRE vs AFG Key Player Battles to Watch 

IRE vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If AFG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 250-255

• Match Result: IRE to win

Scenario 2: If IRE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 270–275

• Match Result: IRE to win

IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction – 2nd ODI 

Chasing has traditionally been preferred or considered competitive because the pitch surface remains consistent throughout both innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl.

Prediction: IRE to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

IRE vs AFG Probable Playing 

Ireland (IRE)

Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Andrew McBrine, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy 

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah (C), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ziaur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai/Nangyal Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar.

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IRE vs AFG 2nd ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Andrew Balbirnie 

• Curtis Campher

• Azmatullah Omarzai

Who Will Win IRE vs AFG Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd ODI 

According to our IRE vs AFG who will win today, Ireland are the favourites to win the 2nd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Lorcan Tucker, Paul Stirling and George Dockrell will be key players to watch out for.

IRE vs AFG, who will win today: Ireland to win 

IRE vs AFG Match Result  – 2nd ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - August 7, 2026)