Who Will Win Afg vs Ire, ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018?
Afghanistan will be taking on Ireland in the ninth and final Super Sixes fixture of the ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018. The match is scheduled to be played on March 23 at the Harare Sports Club. Live action will begin at 9:30 AM local time.
Afg vs Ire: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports, Fox Sports, Sky Sports Cricket
Live Streaming: Bet365, Hotstar, Sky Go
Toss Prediction
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club has been good for batting during the first-half in the past few matches. So winning the toss here is going to be crucial and whichever team wins it on Friday is more likely to bat first.
Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Afg vs Ire, Super Sixes 9th Match...
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
Team News
None of their players have been reported to be injured and the team is likely to field the same group of eleven from the last game against the United Arab Emirates.
Key Players
While the opening pair of Mohammad Shahzad and Gulbadin Naib are the key men with the bat for Afghanistan at the top, Mohammad Nabi and Najibullah Zadran have been their most reliable batsmen in the middle order. Naib scored an unbeaten 74 against the UAE and the team will want him to play another big innings here. Rashid Khan claimed a five-fer in that game and he will be the biggest threat in the spin department along with Mujeeb Ur Rahman who has taken the most wickets for Afghanistan in this tournament.
Recent Form
Afghanistan seem to be peeking at the right time. After a dismal show in the group stage of the tournament, they have made the ideal start to the Super Sixes round with two wins in two games and are placed below Ireland on the fifth spot with four points.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
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Asghar Stanikzai (c), Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shenwari, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Dawlat Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
Team News
Ireland don't have any injury scares to deal with as all their players look to be in good physical condition. No changes are expected in the side for this upcoming match.
Key Players
While William Porterfield and Paul Stirling have been Ireland's most consistent batsmen in the tournament, Andrew Balbirnie and Niall O'Brien who smashed 105 and 70 respectively against Scotland will also be the ones to watch out for. Boyd Rankin has been the most successful bowler for his side. The paceman is coming off a four-wicket haul and he is more likely to pick up the early wickets against Afghanistan. Tim Murtagh is another one in this pace attack who has been impressive with his wicket-taking abilities.
Recent Form
Ireland are currently occupying the fourth spot in the Super Sixes standings with four points from as many matches. They lost to hosts Zimbabwe in their first game of this round but bounced back with a 25-run win over Scotland in their very next game.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
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William Porterfield (c), Boyd Rankin, Kevin O'Brien, Niall O'Brien (wk), Gary Wilson, Paul Stirling, Tim Murtagh, Andrew Balbirnie, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Simi Singh
Afghanistan vs Ireland Head-to-Head
Afghanistan have won seven while Ireland have won nine out of the sixteen one-day internationals played between these two sides in the past. They last faced each other in the 50-overs format in December 2017 at Sharjah where the latter emerged victorious by five wickets.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Betting Odds
Afghanistan have won seven while Ireland have won nine out of the sixteen one-day internationals played between these two sides in the past. They last faced each other in the 50-overs format in December 2017 at Sharjah where the latter emerged victorious by five wickets.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Prediction
Ireland should gain plenty of confidence from the fact that they have beaten Afghanistan four times in their previous six head-to-head battles. However, the latter have won both their Super Sixes fixtures and are coming on the back of three successive wins. Afghanistan seem to have raised their game and with the momentum on their side, we feel they are slightly better placed to win this match.
Final Verdict: Back Afghanistan to beat Ireland at 1.61 on Bet365, 1.59 on Unibet, 1.57 on Betway and 1.62 each on 1xbet and 10Cric.
Mar 23, 2018
13:00 IST / 7:30 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
Afg vs Ire 
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