Match Information
The 2nd ODI match of the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 is played between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready, Ireland. Visitors could follow Ireland vs Afghanistan live cricket streaming, match information, score updates and results on WebCric.
Match Preview
Ireland and Afghanistan meet in the 2nd ODI of their five-match series at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, 7 August 2026. The opening ODI at the same venue was abandoned because of persistent rain without a ball being bowled, so both teams will still be searching for the first victory of the series.
Ireland return to ODI cricket with Paul Stirling leading the side. The hosts have an experienced batting group featuring Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie and Harry Tector, while Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair and Andrew McBrine provide useful all-round options. Lorcan Tucker is also included as Ireland look to make the most of familiar home conditions.
Afghanistan arrive with a strong squad despite entering the series under a new captain. Rahmat Shah has taken charge of the ODI team, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz serving as his deputy. Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai strengthen the batting, while Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar give Afghanistan plenty of variety with the ball.
Conditions at Bready can offer early assistance to seam bowlers, particularly if there is cloud cover. Ireland may therefore rely on their pace-bowling options during the opening overs, while Afghanistan will look to keep wickets in hand before bringing their middle-order power and spin attack into the contest.
Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI Head-to-Head Record
Ireland and Afghanistan have now met 33 times in One Day International cricket. Afghanistan hold the stronger overall record with 18 victories, while Ireland have won 13 matches. Two ODIs have ended without a result, including the rain-abandoned series opener at Bready on 5 August 2026.
| Total ODIs | 33 |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan Wins | 18 |
| Ireland Wins | 13 |
| No Result | 2 |
The overall numbers favour Afghanistan, but matches between these teams have often been competitive. Ireland have previously beaten Afghanistan both at home and away, although Afghanistan enter this tour having won the last six ODIs between the sides. Their most recent ODI series was played in Sharjah in March 2024, where Afghanistan recorded a 2-0 series victory.
The conditions in Northern Ireland should offer Ireland a different challenge from the slower pitches used during many of their previous meetings. The hosts will hope their seam bowlers can take advantage of the conditions at Bready, while Afghanistan will again look to their experienced batting line-up and spin attack.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Streaming
Watch Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI live cricket streaming on WebCric. After the opening match was abandoned due to persistent rain without a ball being bowled, the teams return to Bready on 7 August 2026. The live stream will be available on this page close to the scheduled start at 09:45 GMT.
Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI Series Schedule 2026
The Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 consists of five One Day Internationals. Bready hosts the opening two matches, while the final three ODIs will be played at Stormont in Belfast.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI (Abandoned) | Bready Cricket Club | ||
| 2nd ODI | Bready Cricket Club | ||
| 3rd ODI | Stormont, Belfast | ||
| 4th ODI | Stormont, Belfast | ||
| 5th ODI | Stormont, Belfast |
What to Expect from the ODI Series
Ireland and Afghanistan have developed a competitive rivalry through their regular meetings in international cricket. Playing at home should give Ireland an advantage in the cooler conditions, but Afghanistan possess several experienced players capable of changing a match quickly.
Afghanistan's spin bowling is likely to become more influential as each match progresses, whereas Ireland's best opportunity may come through disciplined seam bowling and partnerships at the top of the order. With five matches scheduled over eleven days, squad depth and the ability to adjust between Bready and Stormont could have an important effect on the final series result.
Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI Squads 2026
Ireland Squad
Paul Stirling (captain), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Andrew McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker.
Afghanistan Squad
Rahmat Shah (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vice-captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Nangyal Kharotai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.
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When and where will the Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI be played?
The Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI will be played on 7 August 2026 at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready, Ireland. The match is scheduled to begin at 09:45 GMT.
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