Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI Preview: Afghanistan have dominated the series so far, winning the second, third and fourth ODIs after the opening match was abandoned due to rain. Having already secured their place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, Afghanistan will now look to finish the tour on a high and complete a comprehensive series victory.
Ireland, however, will be looking to salvage some pride in the final ODI. The hosts showed huge improvement with the bat while chasing 344 despite losing the previous match. Andrew Balbirnie struck a fine century, while Curtis Campher also made an important contribution as Ireland crossed the 300-run mark.
Paul Stirling and Harry Tector will be keen to make an impact after relatively quiet outings during the series, while Cade Carmichael has also emerged as a promising option at No. 3. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will once again rely on their strong spin combination of Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar, with Ghazanfar proving particularly economical throughout the series.Â
Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI 2026 Match Details
Tournament: Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 (5th ODI)
Teams: Ireland vs Afghanistan
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Start Time: 10:45 AM Local, 9:45 AM GMT, 3:15 PM IST
Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 35
Afghanistan Won: 21
Ireland Won: 13
No Result: 1
Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI Probable Playing XIs
Ireland Probable XI:
Paul Stirling (Captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough.
Afghanistan Probable XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (Captain), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI Squads
Ireland Squad:
Paul Stirling (Captain), Lorcan Tucker (Wicketkeeper), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine and Jai Moondra.
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Rahmat Shah (Captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Nangeyalia Kharoti and Ikram Alikhil.
Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI Live Streaming
How to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI live in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan fifth ODI live on the FanCode app and website. The match is scheduled to be available for streaming in India.
Where to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI live in Ireland and the United Kingdom?
Fans in Ireland and the UK can follow the fifth ODI through the designated local broadcast and streaming platforms, subject to territorial availability.
Where to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI live in Afghanistan?
Viewers in Afghanistan can follow the match through the designated local broadcaster, subject to broadcast availability.
Where to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI live in North America?
Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan fifth ODI through Willow TV, subject to territorial availability.
Where to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI live in the United Arab Emirates?
Fans in the UAE can follow the fifth ODI through Etisalat eLife, subject to territorial availability.
