IRE vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 5th ODI? Ireland vs Afghanistan

Ireland will face Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI of Afghanistan's tour of Ireland 2026 on 15 August at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. The Afghanistan team demonstrated excellent form throughout the series and won it 3-0. They secured victory in the last ODI by 41 runs.

In the fourth ODI, Afghanistan batted first and posted a strong total of 343 runs in 50 overs. Sediqullah Atal scored 143 runs off 120 balls, while Ibrahim Zadran made 107 off 116 balls. In response, the Irish team failed to chase the target. Yamin Ahmadzai took four wickets, helping his team successfully defend the total.

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IRE vs AFG Match Details – 5th ODI

• Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan, 5th ODI 

• Date: 15th 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 Belfast pitch usually offers a good balance between bat and ball. Early seam movement is common, especially with fresh conditions and some grass cover.

• Win Batting First: 60%

• Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 230

• Average 2nd Innings: 180

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 – 5th ODI 

IRE: All players are fully fit 

AFG: A fully fit squad is available for this match

IRE vs AFG Win Probability – 5th 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: 300-330

• Match Result: AFG to win

Scenario 2: If IRE Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 250–280

• Match Result: AFG to win

IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction – 5th ODI 

The captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first. The pitch at the Civil Service Ground has the best batting conditions at the start of the game.

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, Andrew McBrine/Jai Moondra, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough/Liam McCarthy

Afghanistan (AFG)

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

IRE vs AFG 5th ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Sediqullah Atal 

• Andrew Balbirnie 

• Yamin Ahmadzai 

Who Will Win IRE vs AFG Today? — Expert Prediction 5th ODI 

According to our IRE vs AFG who will win today, Afghanistan are the favourites to win the 5th ODI expert predictions. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal 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  – 5th ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - August 15, 2026)