Ireland vs Afghanistan Result – 4th ODI

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4th ODI • Afghanistan tour of Ireland

IRE

301/10 (48)

AFG

343/9 (50)

Afghanistan won by 42 runs

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End of over 48 (9 runs)

Byron Mcdonough 3 (3)

Liam McCarthy 8 (9)

IRE 301/10

Yamin Ahmadzai 10-4-71-0

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 2 runs

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, Four

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 1 run

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 1 wide

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by Rahmat Shah

End of over 47 (8 runs)

Liam McCarthy 3 (7)

Curtis Campher 84 (45)

IRE 292/8

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 9-0-71-0

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, no run

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, 1 run

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, Four

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, 1 wide

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, no run

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Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, 1 run

End of over 46 (13 runs)

Liam McCarthy 2 (4)

Curtis Campher 78 (42)

IRE 284/8

Azmatullah Omarzai 10-2-57-2

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Liam McCarthy, no run

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 1 run

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 1 wide

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four

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Azmatullah Omarzai to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

End of over 45 (15 runs)

Curtis Campher 67 (38)

Liam McCarthy 1 (2)

IRE 271/8

Yamin Ahmadzai 9-2-62-0

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Four

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Six

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Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Four

Match Summary

Ireland and Afghanistan met in 4th 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: 47.6: Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal | 47.3: Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, Four | 47.1: Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by Rahmat Shah. The turning point arrived at 47.6 when Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 42 runs), 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

47.6: Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal
47.3: Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, Four
47.1: Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by Rahmat Shah
46.4: Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, Four
45.4: Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four
45.2: Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four
44.6: Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Four
44.5: Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 47.6 when Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Afghanistan won by 42 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 47.6: Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal. 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

End of over 48 (9 runs)

Byron Mcdonough 3 (3)

Liam McCarthy 8 (9)

IRE 301/10

Yamin Ahmadzai 10-4-71-0

47.6 W Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, Out! Caught by Sediqullah Atal

47.5 2 Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 2 runs

47.4 1 Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

47.3 4 Yamin Ahmadzai to Liam McCarthy, Four

47.2 1 Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 1 run

47.2 Wd Yamin Ahmadzai to Byron Mcdonough, 1 wide

47.1 W Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Out! Caught by Rahmat Shah

End of over 47 (8 runs)

Liam McCarthy 3 (7)

Curtis Campher 84 (45)

IRE 292/8

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 9-0-71-0

46.6 0 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, no run

46.5 1 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, 1 run

46.4 4 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, Four

46.3 1 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

46.3 Wd Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, 1 wide

46.2 0 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Liam McCarthy, no run

46.1 1 Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Curtis Campher, 1 run

End of over 46 (13 runs)

Liam McCarthy 2 (4)

Curtis Campher 78 (42)

IRE 284/8

Azmatullah Omarzai 10-2-57-2

45.6 0 Azmatullah Omarzai to Liam McCarthy, no run

45.5 1 Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 1 run

45.4 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four

45.4 Wd Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 1 wide

45.3 2 Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 2 runs

45.2 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, Four

45.1 1 Azmatullah Omarzai to Liam McCarthy, 1 run

End of over 45 (15 runs)

Curtis Campher 67 (38)

Liam McCarthy 1 (2)

IRE 271/8

Yamin Ahmadzai 9-2-62-0

44.6 4 Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Four

44.5 6 Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Six

44.4 4 Yamin Ahmadzai to Curtis Campher, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Ireland vs Afghanistan 4th ODI match?
Afghanistan won by 42 runs.

What is the Ireland vs Afghanistan 4th ODI?
Ireland vs Afghanistan is the 4th 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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