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AFG vs IRE 2nd ODI: Afghanistan eye series victory against Ireland
Afghanistan and Ireland, who are locked in a three-match ODI series, are gearing up for the second ODI, slated to be played on Saturday March (9) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Afghanistan asserted their dominance in the first ODI against Ireland, clinching a comprehensive 35-run win and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Heading into the second game, Afghanistan will look to carry forward the momentum from their convincing victory in the series opener. Their batsmen will aim for another commanding performance, while the bowlers will seek to maintain their dominance over the Ireland’s batting lineup. In the opening game, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran played marvellous innings, scoring (121) and (60) and helping the team post a formidable total of 310/5 in (50) overs.
On the other hand, Ireland will be eager to bounce back strongly after their disappointing outing in the first match. They will scrutinise their shortcomings and strategise accordingly, aiming for an improved showing in the upcoming encounter. With talented players in their ranks, Ireland possess the capability to stage a comeback and level the series.
Afghanistan Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar
Ireland Probable XI: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Theo van Woerkom, Graham Hume, Craig Young
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