The second fixture of the three-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan is scheduled tomorrow at the same venue. Afghanistan continues the dominance in the 50-over format with an impressive performance in the first ODI. The hosts, meanwhile, will strive to level the scores in order to avoid the loss in ODI series also. Play online fantasy cricket game by following the daily fantasy cricket rules and predictions for IRE vs AFGH match below.
Head-to-Head:
Overall: Matches – 18
Ireland – 9
Afghanistan – 9
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
| Total matches | 17 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 106 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 102 |
| Highest total recorded | 190/5 (20 Ov) by Ban vs IRE |
| Lowest total recorded | 53/10 (14.3 Ov) by NEP vs IRE |
| Highest score chased | 141/8 (20 Ov) by Ban vs IRE |
| Lowest score defended | 43/7 (9 Ov) by IRE vs Ber |
Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Ballebaazi Fantasy Cricket Preview
Ireland
Ireland, despite losing the first ODI, looks pretty potent on paper. The team’s bowling unit is in a remarkable form; the bowlers showcased a spectacular performance and restricted the Afghan batsmen from scoring big. Tim Murtagh and Boyd Rankin are the crucial threats to the Afghans as they are economical as well as efficient with the ball. The Irish batsmen faltered and failed to chase a low target of 227. Andrew Balbirne and Gary Wilson did a decent job and tried scoring runs for the team. The Ireland squad will look to better their batting performance ahead of the second game.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan continues to prove their predominance in the ODI format also. They won the first match hands down and will look forward to sustaining their performance. Gulbadin Naib and Hashmatullah Shahidi hit a responsible half-century in the last match. Skipper Asghar Afghan and Mohammad Nabi are other key batsmen in the team. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Aftab Alam are the Mohammad Nabi will lead the bowling front. Having won the previous game, the squad is unlikely to tinker their playing XI.
| IRELAND | AFGHANISTAN |
| Paul Stirling | Hazratullah Zazai |
| Andy Balbirnie | Ihsanullah Janat |
| William Porterfield | Gulbadin Naib |
| Kevin O’Brien | Rahmat Shah |
| Gary Wilson (c) | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Simi Singh | Asghar Afghan (c) |
| Niall O Brien (wk) | Mohammad Nabi |
| Tim Murtagh | Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk) |
| Boyd Rankin | Rashid Khan |
| Peter Chase | Aftab Alam |
| Andy McBrine | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Ballebaazi Fantasy Cricket Preview
