Match Information
The 1st 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 opening match of their five-game ODI series at Bready Cricket Club on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The match begins at 09:45 GMT and is the first of two ODIs scheduled at Bready before the series moves to Stormont in Belfast.
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 met 32 times in One Day International cricket before the start of this series. Afghanistan hold the stronger overall record with 18 victories, while Ireland have won 13 matches. One ODI ended without a result.
| Total ODIs | 32 |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan Wins | 18 |
| Ireland Wins | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
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 live cricket streaming on WebCric during the five-match ODI series. The live stream for the first ODI will be available on this page close to the scheduled start at 09:45 GMT. Viewers can return to WebCric before the toss for the latest match and streaming updates.
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 | 5 August 2026 | 09:45 GMT | Bready Cricket Club |
| 2nd ODI | 7 August 2026 | 09:45 GMT | Bready Cricket Club |
| 3rd ODI | 10 August 2026 | 09:45 GMT | Stormont, Belfast |
| 4th ODI | 12 August 2026 | 09:45 GMT | Stormont, Belfast |
| 5th ODI | 15 August 2026 | 09:45 GMT | 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.
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When and where will the Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI be played?
The Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI will be played from 5 August 2026 at Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready, Ireland. The match is scheduled to begin at 09:45 GMT.
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