IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026 between IRE vs AFG to be played in Bready.
After a historic T20I series win over India, Ireland are ready to host Afghanistan. The format will be different because the two teams will face each other in five ODI matches. These matches will be played in Bready and Belfast.
The first ODI is scheduled to take place at Bready Cricket Club in Northern Ireland on Wednesday at 3:15 PM IST. Captain Paul Stirling is back, along with Mark Adair.
Their returns will strengthen the team’s combination. Meanwhile, Rahmat Shah has replaced Hashmatullah Shahidi as the new captain and will lead Afghanistan. It will be his first match as captain, and he will look to start with a win.
IRE vs AFG: Match Details
- Match: Ireland (IRE) vs Afghanistan (AFG), 1st ODI, Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026
- Match Date: August 05, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: 3:15 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 9:45 AM GMT / 10:45 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Bready, Northern Ireland
IRE vs AFG: Head-to-Head: IRE (13) – AFG (18)
A total of 32 ODIs have been played between these two sides. Afghanistan have won 18, Ireland have won 13, and one game was washed out.
IRE vs AFG: Weather Report
According to the forecast, there will be light rain in Bready on Wednesday. The maximum daytime temperature will reach 15°C, and the average humidity will remain at 80%.
IRE vs AFG: Pitch Report
Bready Cricket Club is one of the newest venues in Ireland. It has hosted four ODIs and has an average first-innings score of 255. Three matches have been won by chasing. With rain predicted during the match, batting second will be an ideal decision.
IRE vs AFG: Predicted XIs:
Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Byron McDonough.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Nangialai Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IRE vs AFG Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Lorcan Tucker, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Paul Stirling, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, George Dockrell, Andy McBribe, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Rashid Khan
Captain First-Choice: Mark Adair || Captain Second-Choice: Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rahmanullah Gurbaz || Vice-captain Second-Choice: George Dockrell
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IRE vs AFG Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Lorcan Tucker, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Harry Tector, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, George Dockrell, Andy McBribe, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Mark Adair, Rashid Khan
Captain First-Choice: Azmatullah Omarzai || Captain Second-Choice: Ibrahim Zadran
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Curtis Campher || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Lorcan Tucker
IRE vs AFG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Ireland will have home conditions on their side. But they have been inconsistent in the longest format. Hence, we back Afghanistan to win the first ODI.
When will the first ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 take place?
The first ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 will take place on August 5 (Wednesday).
Where will the first ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 take place?
The first ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 will take place at Bready Cricket Club in Northern Ireland.
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