IRE vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 3rd ODI? Ireland vs Afghanistan

Ireland will host Afghanistan in the third ODI of Afghanistan's tour of Ireland 2026 on 10th August at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. After the first ODI was abandoned due to rain, the Afghanistan team won the second ODI by 92 runs and currently leads the series 1-0 and also qualified for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.

In the previous match, Afghanistan batted first and posted a strong total of 299 runs in 47 overs. Ibrahim Zadran scored 84 runs off 97 balls, while Sediqullah Atal scored 45 runs off 50 balls. In reply, Ireland failed to chase down the target and were bowled out for 207 runs. In the bowling department, Rashid Khan took six wickets, helping his team successfully defend the target. 

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IRE vs AFG Match Details – 3rd ODI

• Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI 

• Date: 10th August, 2026

• Time: 3:15 PM IST

• Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

IRE vs AFG Pitch Report - Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast 

The pitch at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast has recently been favourable for batters, with an average first-inning score of 200+ runs. The surface is ideal for batting, and the outfield's quickness rewards batters for their stroke play.

• Win Batting First: 60%

• Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 207

• Average 2nd Innings: 160

IRE vs AFG Weather Report –  Belfast Conditions 

IRE vs AFG Recent Form

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

IRE vs AFG Injury News & Team Updates – 3rd ODI 

IRE: All players are fully fit 

AFG: A fully fit squad is available for this match

IRE vs AFG Win Probability – 3rd 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: 275-280

• Match Result: AFG to win

Scenario 2: If IRE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 245–250

• Match Result: AFG to win

IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction – 3rd ODI 

Two of the last three ODI played at this venue was won by the team batting first. Therefore, the toss winning captain opted for bat first here.

Prediction: AFG to win the toss and elect to bat first 

IRE vs AFG Probable Playing 

Ireland (IRE)

Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (C), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Safi, Allah Ghazanfar.

IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Ibrahim Zadran 

• Cade Carmichael 

• Rashid Khan 

Who Will Win IRE vs AFG Today? — Expert Prediction 3rd ODI 

According to our IRE vs AFG who will win today, Afghanistan are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

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

IRE vs AFG Match Result  – 3rd ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - August 10, 2026)