IRE vs AFG 1st ODI LIVE: The first ODI kicks off a pivotal five-match series as both teams commence their preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 qualification pathway. Ireland enters the contest after their historic 2-0 T20I series victory over India and will play their first ODI in nearly 15 months under new head coach Gary Wilson.
Afghanistan also began a new chapter, with Rahmat Shah taking charge as full-time ODI captain following Hashmatullah Shahidi’s tenure. The visitors arrive with confidence after defeating Ireland 2-0 in their previous ODI series in Sharjah in 2024 and have won each of the last six ODIs between the two teams.
Ireland will be without Josh Little, Craig Young and Barry McCarthy due to injuries, creating an opportunity for left-arm pacer Jai Moondra to make his ODI debut. Afghanistan, meanwhile, welcome back Fazalhaq Farooqi and Yamin Ahmadzai to strengthen their pace attack, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to continue his rich vein of form at the top of the order.
Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Match Details
Tournament: Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026
Match: Ireland vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM Local Time | 9:45 AM GMT | 3:15 PM IST
Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason
IRE vs AFG 1st ODI LIVE Streaming
There will be no live television broadcast of the Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI in India.
Live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Fans can purchase a Match Pass for ₹29 or a Tour Pass for ₹89 to watch the entire five-match ODI series.
IRE vs AFG LIVE Streaming Apps
Cricket fans can watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI live across multiple devices through:
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FanCode App
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FanCode Website
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Smart TVs supporting FanCode
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Android devices
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iPhone and iPad (iOS) devices
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Laptop and Desktop via FanCode website
IRE vs AFG LIVE Streaming FanCode Passes
Match Pass
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₹29
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Valid for the Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI only.
Tour Pass
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₹89
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Includes live streaming of all five ODIs of the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026.
When is the Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI?
The first ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan will be played on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The match will begin at 3:15 PM IST (10:45 AM Local Time).
Probable Playing XIs
Ireland (Probable XI):
Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Andrew McBrine, Liam McCarthy/Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra.
Afghanistan (Probable XI):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah (Captain), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar/Nangyalai Kharoti, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zia ur Rahman Sharifi.
