Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI Preview: The fourth ODI comes with Afghanistan already assured of a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 after their nervy three-wicket victory in the third match. The result secured Afghanistan the eighth and final direct qualification spot for the tournament, while Ireland will now have to take the longer route through the World Cup Qualifier. With two matches still remaining, Afghanistan’s immediate target will be to wrap up the bilateral series, while Ireland will be looking to prevent another defeat and build confidence ahead of the qualification tournament.
Afghanistan’s batting is still a worry despite their unbeaten 2-0 lead in the series. In the third ODI, they struggled to chase 207 but Rashid Khan’s vital 37 got them over the line. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the main batter with 71 runs and Rashid was also good with the ball finishing with 3/44. AM Ghazanfar’s 3/29 further highlighted Afghanistan’s spin strength.
Ireland, meanwhile, will take confidence from Gavin Hoey’s outstanding 4/34 in the previous game. The young legspinner dragged his side back into the contest and will again be central to Ireland’s plans. The hosts will also hope their top order can provide greater support after their middle order struggled against Afghanistan’s spinners in the third ODI.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI 2026 Match Details
Tournament: Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 (4th ODI)
Teams: Afghanistan vs Ireland
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Start Time: 10:45 AM Local, 03:15 PM IST
Afghanistan vs Ireland ODI Head-to-Head Record
One-Day Internationals: Afghanistan have won 20 matches, while Ireland have won 13, with one match ending without a result.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan Probable XI:
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (Captain), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Ireland Probable XI:
Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough.
Afghanistan vs Ireland ODI Squads
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmat Shah (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ikram Alikhil, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Nangyalai Kharoti.
Ireland Squad:
Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (Wicketkeeper), Benjamin Calitz, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Jai Moondra, Gavin Hoey, Cade Carmichael, Liam McCarthy and Byron McDonough.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI Live Streaming
How to watch Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI live in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Afghanistan vs Ireland fourth ODI live on the FanCode app and website, subject to the broadcaster’s coverage. There is no television broadcast currently listed for India.
Where to watch Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI live in Ireland and the United Kingdom?
Fans in Ireland and the UK can follow the match through the designated local broadcast and streaming platforms, subject to territorial availability.
Where to watch Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI live in Afghanistan?
Viewers in Afghanistan can follow the match through the designated local broadcaster, subject to broadcast confirmation.
Where to watch Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI live in North America?
Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the match through Willow TV, subject to territorial availability.
