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Afghanistan vs Ireland Result – 1st Test

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

1st Test • Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE

Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
155/10 & 218/10 (75.4)
Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
263/10 & 111/4 (31.3)
Ireland won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Mark Adair

31.3
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Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
31.2
3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs
31.1
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
End of over 31 (6 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 26 (56)
Andy Balbirnie 55 (94)
IRE 107/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 11-1-33-0
30.6
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
30.5
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
30.4
0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run
30.3
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 leg bye
30.2
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
30.1
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
End of over 30 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 54 (92)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
IRE 101/4
Naveed Zadran 9-2-27-0
29.6
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
29.5
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
29.4
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
29.3
4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, Four
29.2
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
29.1
0
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run
End of over 29 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
Andy Balbirnie 50 (86)
IRE 97/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-1-28-0
28.6
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
28.5
0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
28.4
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
28.3
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run
28.2
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Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run
28.1
1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 21 (47)
Andy Balbirnie 49 (85)
IRE 95/4
Naveed Zadran 8-2-23-0
27.6
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Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run
27.5
0
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run
27.4
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Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Match Summary

Afghanistan and Ireland met in 1st Test of Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 30.1: Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four | 29.3: Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Ireland won by 6 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 30.1: Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four
  • 29.3: Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 30.1: Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

31.3 1 Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

31.2 3 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs

31.1 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

End of over 31 (6 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 26 (56)
Andy Balbirnie 55 (94)
IRE 107/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 11-1-33-0

30.6 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

30.5 1 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

30.4 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run

30.3 1L Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 leg bye

30.2 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

30.1 4 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four

End of over 30 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 54 (92)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
IRE 101/4
Naveed Zadran 9-2-27-0

29.6 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

29.5 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

29.4 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

29.3 4 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, Four

29.2 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

29.1 0 Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run

End of over 29 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
Andy Balbirnie 50 (86)
IRE 97/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-1-28-0

28.6 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

28.5 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

28.4 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

28.3 0 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run

28.2 1 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run

28.1 1 Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

End of over 28 (3 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 21 (47)
Andy Balbirnie 49 (85)
IRE 95/4
Naveed Zadran 8-2-23-0

27.6 1 Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

27.5 0 Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run

27.4 0 Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Afghanistan vs Ireland 1st Test match?
Ireland won by 6 wickets.

What is the Afghanistan vs Ireland 1st Test?
Afghanistan vs Ireland is the 1st Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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