AFG vs IRE 3rd ODI Prediction & Betting Tips
Already assured the series victory, Afghanistan go into their third and final ODI against Ireland looking to secure a series whitewash and a clean sweep of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points up for grabs. The match, once again at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, takes place on January 26 and the live action starts at 10:00 local time.
Afghanistan have been in excellent form so far, with Rahmnaullah Gurbaz’s century on his ODI debut leading them to a 16-run win first up. Next up, Rahmat Shah hit 103* to lead a chase of 260 in a seven-wicket win.
Ireland’s Paul Stirling had earlier hit 128, while Andy McBrine’s maiden ODI five-wicket haul in the first game was another positive, but Afghanistan have showed better strength in depth and better all-round form to secure two wins from two so far.
AFG vs IRE ODI Live Streaming
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Toss Prediction
Both teams have batted first upon winning the toss so far and Afghanistan will look to do the same again this time.
Pitch Report
The wicket has continued to be a hard, dry batting wicket.
Weather Report
Abu Dhabi will be warm and dry on Tuesday.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd ODI
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
After handing Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai their ODI debuts in the opening game, the latter dropped out last time out as Hashmatullah Shahidi came into the team and batted excellently. They could be unchanged for this match.
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: The wicket-keeper batsman with a prodigious talent, he proved as much with his century on his ODI debut.
- Rahmat Shah: Hit 103* from 109 balls last time out to prove his batting quality and form too in the middle order.
- Naveen-ul-Haq: Leading the Afghan bowling at the moment with seven wickets in two games so far.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan’s last ODI series, in November 2019, ended in a 3-0 defeat to West Indies so it has been a long wait for this one. So far, they have won both games thanks to excellent batting and bowling – Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah both hitting century and Naveen-ul-Haq taking seven wickets across the two games.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
Ireland have been unchanged in both games so far, but could turn to the likes of Mark Adair and James McCollum if they wish to mix it up this time around.
IRE Key Players
- Paul Stirling: Proved his enduring quality with his 128 last time out, anchoring the Irish innings with a fine knock.
- Andy McBrine: Another of the major positives so far after claiming 5-29 from his ten overs in the opening game.
- Curtis Campher: Hit 47 and took 1-28 last time out to prove he has a big part to play in this Irish team after impressing on debut against England.
IRE Team Form
Ireland have ten ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points so far after chasing 329 to beat England by seven wickets in their third ODI in August. Though they lost that series, and then drew with the UAE 1-1 earlier this month, the result proved they are not here to make up the numbers. Nevertheless, Afghanistan have been too strong so far.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Andy McBrine, Craig Young
Afghanistan vs Ireland Head to Head
Two wins from two in this series means Afghanistan have pulled ahead in the head-to-head record. They now have 15 wins in 29 ODI meetings with Ireland, compared to 13 losses and a no result. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah became the latest Afghan batsmen to score a century in this fixture with their performances so far.
AFG vs IRE Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| Matches Played |
AFG Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 29 |
15 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
Afghanistan vs Ireland Betting Odds
After two wins from two so far, Afghanistan are big favourites for this match.
Afghanistan Bet365 Odds
- AFG to win: Afghanistan are 1.36 favourites to win with Bet365.
- AFG top team batsman: Rahmanullah Gurbaz is 4.00 favourite to be Afghanistan’s top team batsman with Bet365, after his debut century, and Rahmat Shah is 4.33 after also passing three figures last time out. Asghar Afghan and Mohammad Nabi are both 6.00 and Hashmatullah Shahidi looks a very generous price at 6.50 considering his fine form last time out.
- AFG top team bowler: Rashid Khan is the star name and is 2.75 to be Afghanistan’s top team batsman, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman is 3.75 with Bet365. Naveen-ul-Haq is the man in form, however, and he can be backed at 4.33 with Bet365.
Ireland Bet365 Odds
- IRE to win: Ireland are 3.20 outsiders to win with Bet365.
- IRE top team batsman: Paul Stirling smashed a century last time out and he is 3.25 to be Ireland’s top team batsman, while opening partner Kevin O’Brien and captain Andy Balbirnie are both 5.00 with Bet365. Harry Tector is 7.00 with Bet365 and Lorcan Tucker can be backed at 8.00 after top-scoring in the opening game.
- IRE top team bowler: Andy McBrine took five wickets in the opening game and he is 3.00 with Bet365 to be Ireland’s top team bowler in the this game too. Mark Adair is an option to come into the team and he is 4.33, while Craig Young and Simi Singh are both 5.00 with Bet365.
🏆 Afghanistan vs Ireland Prediction
Afghanistan have proved too good for Ireland so far and they are favourites to make it three wins from three in this game.
Jan 26, 2021
11:30 IST / 6:00 GMT
Sheikh Zayed Stadium - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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