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Afghanistan assert dominance over Ireland across all formats
Afghanistan vs Ireland: A Rivalry Marked by Bright Performances and Historic Moments
ODI Series (UAE, March 2024)
In a clean, commanding showcase swept Ireland 3‑0 in the ODI series, taking control from the first match:
- 1st ODI: compiled 310/5, led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 121, before restricting Ireland to 275—winning by 35 runs. A fine all‑round effort that set the tone.
- 3rd ODI: sealed the series with a 117‑run win, restricting Ireland to 119 as legendary all‑rounder Mohammad Nabi grabbed 5/17, supported brilliantly by debutant Nangeyalia Kharote (4 wickets).
T20I Excitement (Sharjah, March 2024)
The shorter format delivered immediate drama:
- 3rd T20I: posted 155/7, then bowled out Ireland for just 98, winning by 57 runs. Skipper Ibrahim Zadran anchored an earlier innings, while Naveen‑ul‑Haq (3/10) and Rashid Khan (1/12) ensured control.
The Historic One‑Off Test in Abu Dhabi (March 2024)
In an encounter etched into cricket history, Ireland secured their first-ever Test victory, defeating by six wickets:
- Afghanistan were dismissed for 155 and 218, but Hashmatullah Shahidi’s resilient 55 and Ibrahim Zadran’s contributions were overshadowed.
- Ireland chased down 111, led by Andy Balbirnie’s unbeaten 58, marking a significant milestone.
Fan Reactions
Reddit’s vivid live threads capture the ebb and flow:
1st ODI Recap:
won by 35 runs…”—saving bullets and triumphs in succinct form.
3rd T20I Highlights:
“Afghanistan won by 57 runs” — capturing the thrill of the performance.
One‑off Test Outcome:
“Ireland have earned a first men’s Test victory at the eighth attempt…” — a nod to the historic milestone.
Internal Link Suggestions
- Feature in a Series Recap section for both ODI and T20 success.
- Add to Player Profiles—spotlight on Gurbaz, Nabi, Kharote, and Ibrahim Zadran for their standout performances.
- Include in your Test Cricket Progress Analysis—showcasing challenges and growth in longer formats.
Suggested External Links Afghanistan
- ODI series wrap-up:n beat Ireland by 35 runs” — detailed in ESPNcricinfo.
- Series victory summary: “Afghanistan won by 117 runs to seal series 2‑0” — also available via ESPNcricinfo.
- T20I thriller: Match scraped in Reddit live threads summarizing the result (invite to explore expanded discussions).
- Historic Test result coverage: Reuters article “Ireland claim first-ever Test victory with six-wicket win over
Final Thoughts Afghanistan
This Afghan‑Irish cricket rivalry reflects a journey of domination, drama, and development:
asserted dominance in both the ODI and T20I formats with confidence and tactical execution.
The one‑off Test highlighted the growing pains in longer formats as Ireland achieved a landmark victory.
The narrative is evolving—and both teams bring different strengths to this competitive storyline.
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