AFG vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
With the series level at 1-1, Afghanistan take on Ireland in the third and final T20I on Monday evening at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Ireland won the first T20I of the series by 38 runs on Friday with Afghanistan winning by 10 runs on Sunday. Read on as we preview this match. The final game of the series gets underway at 20:00 local time in Sharjah.
Afghanistan had only three batters contributing double-figure scores in the second T20I but their bowlers produced an exceptional performance. If the batters can put together some strong partnerships in this game then they should have enough to take the series.
Ireland were chasing only 153 to win on Sunday and were on track at the start of the sixth over with no wickets down. Similar to their opponents, Ireland need their batters, particularly in the middle order, to be competitive if they are to have a chance of winning the series.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: RTA Sport has the broadcasting rights. In Ireland, the match can be watched on Premier Sports. There will not be TV broadcast for the series in India.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Fancode App and Website.
AFG vs IRE Match Toss Prediction
With both matches in the series so far won by the team batting first, we predict that both teams will want to bat first in this T20I on Monday.
AFG vs IRE Pitch Report
As we saw on Sunday, this pitch is very tough to begin your innings on and batters will need to give themselves some time to get in. A par total will be between 155-160.
Sharjah Weather Report
No rain is forecast on Monday evening in Sharjah but there will be plenty of cloud and humidity will be high throughout. The temperature will remain above 25 degrees throughout this match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd T20 2024
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
In spite of losing the first game of the series, Afghanistan kept faith with the same XI and were rewarded by levelling the scores at 1-1. Although Azmatullah Omarzai had a disappointing day with bat and ball on Sunday, he is expected to retain his place in an unchanged team.
AFG Key Players
- Mohammad Nabi - The 29 year old has made scores of 59, 25, 48 and 40 across this month against Ireland. His last innings included six fours and three sixes.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz - The opener was bowled after scoring only three runs on Sunday but he is the type of player who could then blow away Ireland’s bowlers in this final T20I.
- Nangeyalia Kharote - The 19 year old spinner has now taken four wickets from two T20Is in his career and he dismissed both of Ireland’s openers in the last game.
- Rashid Khan - The captain has been Afghanistan’s best player for many years and he took the PLayer of the Match Award after hitting 25 and taking 4/14 on Sunday.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan are looking to record their third win in four T20Is in this game in Sharjah on Monday.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nageyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Ireland Team News & Playing 11
IRE Team News
George Dockrell came back into the team in place of Neil Rock for Sunday’s T20I and his experience could be preferred once again in this decider. Although this game is only 24 hours after the last contest, no players looked to be struggling physically in the last game.
IRE Key Players
- Andy Balbirnie - The opener hit three fours and two sixes and was the only Irish batter to make a score of 40+ on this pitch on Sunday.
- Harry Tector - The in-form batter made a golden duck in the second T20I but he will still be the key wicket that Afghanistan will want to take early in this game.
- Josh Little - The left-arm quick bowler was immediately into his stride once again in the last game picking up a wicket in both of his opening overs.
- Mark Adair - The bowling all-rounder has taken four wickets in the series including dismissing Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai.
IRE Team Form
Ireland’s run of successive T20I victories came to an end after three wins and they will now look to start another streak.
Ireland Predicted Playing 11
Paul Stirling (c), Andy Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Neil Rock, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Ben White
Afghanistan vs Ireland Head to Head
The last five games have seen both teams win two and lost two as well as ending with one no-result. Afghanistan lead the overall head to head 17-7.
AFG vs IRE Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
AFG Won |
IRE Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
26 |
17 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
Afghanistan vs Ireland Betting Odds
Who will win Afghanistan vs Ireland 3rd T20 Match?
Afghanistan were always expected to win this series but both games have seen Ireland far stronger than predicted. Although the series is level, we have Afghanistan as the top team on this spinning surface in Sharjah.
🏆 Afghanistan vs Ireland Prediction
This decider looks like being an excellent contest with Afghanistan getting a narrow win on Sunday. However, those who expect Ireland to be a pushover will be in for a surprise as we predict they will push Afghanistan all the way in Monday’s third T20I. We anticipate a tight fixture but are backing Afghanistan to come out on top.
Afghanistan to beat Ireland in 3rd T20
Mar 18, 2024
21:30 IST / 16:00 GMT
Sharjah Cricket Stadium - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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