Afghanistan will be up against Ireland in the 1st match of the Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 7th March at 05:00 PM IST.
AFG vs IRE (Afghanistan vs Ireland), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Afghanistan vs Ireland, 1st ODI
Date: 7th March, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
AFG vs IRE (Afghanistan vs Ireland), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 3 games, Ireland have won 2 games and lost 1. Afghanistan have lost the last 5 games played.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2021 where Rashid Khan scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 169 match fantasy points while Paul Stirling topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 159 match fantasy points.
AFG vs IRE, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 251 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C with 42% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.81 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
AFG vs IRE, Head-to-Head
In the 30 matches played between these 2 teams, Ireland's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 0 | - | 48, 8, 1, 25, 21 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 215 | 53.8 | 0 | - | 13, 54, 4, 15, 129 | - |
| Lorcan Tucker | 5 | 225 | 56.3 | 0 | - | 29, 28, 11, 133, 24 | - |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 103 runs at an average of 20.6 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 215 runs at an average of 53.8 per match.
- Lorcan John Tucker
Lorcan Tucker can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Lorcan Tucker has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 29, 28, 11, 133 and 24 runs averaging 56.3 per match.
AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Hume | 4 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 26.9 | 0, 0, 0, 25, 0 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 44 | 44 | 3 | 37.3 | 0, 0, 0, 40, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 33.7 | 11, 0, 0, 1, 19 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
- Graham Ian Hume
Graham Hume is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Graham Hume is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 26.9.
- Craig Alexander Young
Craig Young is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Craig Young is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a bowler with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Qais Ahmad bowls leg-break and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 33.7.
AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 57 | 28.5 | 3 | 46.7 | 54, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| George Dockrell | 4 | 165 | 41.3 | 3 | 14.3 | 8, 0, 43, 26, 88 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 4 | 213 | 53.3 | 4 | 9.3 | 0, 40, 66, 9, 98 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Azmatullah Omarzai is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent few matches, he has scored 54, 0, 0, 3 and 0 runs at an average of 28.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- George Henry Dockrell
George Dockrell is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. George Dockrell has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 8, 0, 43, 26 and 88 runs averaging 41.3 per match. George Dockrell is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.3 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent few matches George Dockrell played here, he has taken 4, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Curtis Campher
Curtis Campher is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Curtis Campher has scored 213 runs averaging 53.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 9.3 per match.
AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Hume | 4 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 26.9 | 0, 0, 0, 25, 0 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 44 | 44 | 3 | 37.3 | 0, 0, 0, 40, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 33.7 | 11, 0, 0, 1, 19 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mark Adair | 3 | 37 | 37 | 2 | 54 | 0, 0, 25, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 57 | 28.5 | 3 | 46.7 | 54, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
- Graham Ian Hume
Graham Hume can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Graham Hume has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 26.9.
- Craig Alexander Young
Craig Young is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Craig Young bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.3. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Qais Ahmad has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls leg-break and in the last few matches, this player has taken 0, 2, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 33.7.
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is a bowler with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Adair bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 54. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder with an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Azmatullah Omarzai is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, he has scored 54, 0, 0, 3 and 0 runs at an average of 28.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
AFG vs IRE Squad Information
Ireland (IRE) Squad: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Neil Rock and Matthew Foster
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Zia ur Rehman, Fareed Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Noor Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and AM Ghazanfar
AFG vs IRE Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Lorcan Tucker
Batters: George Dockrell and Harry Tector
All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai and Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Graham Hume, Craig Young, Qais Ahmad, Mark Adair and Noor Ahmad
Captain: Mark Adair
Vice-Captain: Craig Young
Photo credit: Alamy
