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Ireland vs Afghanistan Result – 3rd ODI

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

3rd ODI • Afghanistan tour of Ireland

Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
206/10 (46.3)
Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
207/7 (44.5)
Afghanistan won by 3 wickets
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Player of the match: Rashid Khan

44.5
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Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, 2 runs
44.4
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Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run
44.3
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Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run
44.2
4
Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, Four
44.1
0
Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run
End of over 44 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan 31 (38)
Yamin Ahmadzai 4 (26)
AFG 201/7
Jai Moondra 10-0-67-0
43.6
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Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, 1 run
43.5
4
Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, Four
43.4
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Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run
43.3
0
Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
43.2
0
Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
43.1
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Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, 1 run
End of over 43 (1 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (23)
Rashid Khan 25 (35)
AFG 194/7
Harry Tector 4-0-13-0
42.6
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Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
42.5
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Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
42.4
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Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
42.3
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Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
42.2
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Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, 1 run
42.1
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Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run
End of over 42 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan 24 (33)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (19)
AFG 193/7
Mark Adair 10-2-36-1
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Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, 1 run
41.5
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Mark Adair to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run
41.4
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Mark Adair to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
41.3
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Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, 1 run
41.2
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Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, no run
41.1
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Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, Four
End of over 41 (2 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 2 (17)
Rashid Khan 18 (29)
AFG 186/7
Jai Moondra 9-0-60-0
40.6
0
Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

Match Summary

Ireland and Afghanistan met in 3rd ODI of Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 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: 44.2: Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, Four | 43.5: Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, Four | 41.1: Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, 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 (Afghanistan won by 3 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

  • 44.2: Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, Four
  • 43.5: Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, Four
  • 41.1: Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Afghanistan won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 44.2: Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, 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

44.5 2 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, 2 runs

44.4 0 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run

44.3 0 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run

44.2 4 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, Four

44.1 0 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run

End of over 44 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan 31 (38)
Yamin Ahmadzai 4 (26)
AFG 201/7
Jai Moondra 10-0-67-0

43.6 1 Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, 1 run

43.5 4 Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, Four

43.4 1 Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run

43.3 0 Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

43.2 0 Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

43.1 1 Jai Moondra to Rashid Khan, 1 run

End of over 43 (1 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (23)
Rashid Khan 25 (35)
AFG 194/7
Harry Tector 4-0-13-0

42.6 0 Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

42.5 0 Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

42.4 0 Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

42.3 0 Harry Tector to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

42.2 1 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, 1 run

42.1 0 Harry Tector to Rashid Khan, no run

End of over 42 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan 24 (33)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (19)
AFG 193/7
Mark Adair 10-2-36-1

41.6 1 Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, 1 run

41.5 1 Mark Adair to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run

41.4 0 Mark Adair to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

41.3 1 Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, 1 run

41.2 0 Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, no run

41.1 4 Mark Adair to Rashid Khan, Four

End of over 41 (2 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 2 (17)
Rashid Khan 18 (29)
AFG 186/7
Jai Moondra 9-0-60-0

40.6 0 Jai Moondra to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match?
Afghanistan won by 3 wickets.

What is the Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI?
Ireland vs Afghanistan is the 3rd ODI of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Ireland vs Afghanistan live score?
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