Preview

Ireland vs Afghanistan: Ireland are leading after the first game but there is work to do for them. Afghanistan are a side full of T20 experience and will be tough to get back. They know how to approach the shortest format and are famous for their spin chokes, and Rashid Khan will be looking forward to strangling the Irish batters. Ireland though are doing well with the bat and could be up for the challenge.

Ireland vs Afghanistan Head to Head

Played-19 | Afghanistan-14 | Ireland-4 | Tie-1

Match Details

Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan

Date: 12th August 2022

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Belfast

Weather Report

The weather in Belfast is clear with some clouds around but no chance of rain during the Ireland vs Afghanistan game.

Pitch Report

The Belfast track is expected to be flat. With small boundaries runs should be easy and batting second is a better option.

Ireland vs Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI

Ireland Playing XI

Andy Balbairne(c), Stephen Doheny, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Goerge Dockrell, Simi Singh, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Craig Young, Josh Little, Mark Adnair

Afghanistan Playing XI

Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmed

Key Players

Rashid Khan

With an important game, and some good batters ahead of him, Rashid Khan has work ahead of him. The Irish batters are likely to be watchful when he bowls. with batters not willing to take risks on him he will have to find ways to deceive batters, which he does well. His battle is going to be an interesting one as he continues his search for wickets.

Harry Tector

Harry Tector’s reply to Rashid Khan could determine the game. He is a talented young batter, and will be taking on a talented young bowler. There is an interesting battle ahead and his aggressive approach against Khan will be one to watch.

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Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Tips

Ireland are doing well with the bat, while Afghanistan’s strength is with the ball. While Ireland won the first game, Afghanistan will likely come harder and find a way past Ireland with their star power.

Match Prediction: Afghanistan Will Win the Match