Afghanistan vs Ireland, AFG vs IRE 2024, Today Match Prediction 28 February 2024

AFG vs IRE Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Afghanistan will be keen to put on a strong show when they will take on Ireland in an historic one-off Test, which will start from Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

After losing the one-off Test in Sri Lanka, Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance with bat and ball.

On the other hand, Ireland will need to adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Afghanistan. With two frontline spinners not available for Afghanistan, the visitors will see this as an ideal opportunity to win their maiden Test match.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFG

L L

SL

439/10 in 109.2 4.02

SL vs AFG 2024

Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets 02 Feb 2024

AFG

56/0 in 7.2 7.64

BAN

382/10 in 86.0 4.44

BAN vs AFG

Bangladesh won by 546 runs

14 Jun 2023

AFG

425/4 in 80.0 5.31

IRE

L

ENG

524/4 in 82.4 6.34

ENG vs IRE

England won by 10 wickets

01 Jun 2023

IRE

12/0 in 0.4 18

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on rookie opener Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah and wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 328 runs in eight innings at an average of 41.00, opener Ibrahim Zadran is the leading run-scorer for the side in red-ball cricket.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naveed Zadran, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masood, Khalil Gurbaz and Zia Ur Rahman to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Nasir Jamal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Naveed Zadran, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masood, Khalil Gurbaz and Zia Ur Rahman

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat, Nijat Masood, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Zia ur Rehman, Naveed Zadran

Ireland Preview

For Ireland, the game is an excellent opportunity to show that they can perform well in subcontinent conditions.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie, James McCollum, Paul Stirling, Peter Moor, Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 351 runs at an average of 43.87, Lorcan Tucker is currently leading run-scorer for Ireland in the five-day format.

In the bowling department however, Ireland will be relying on the likes of Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young and Andy McBrine to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie (c), James McCollum, Paul Stirling, Peter Moor, Lorcan Tucker (wk) Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Craig Young and Andy McBrine

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Peter Moor, Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Theo van Woerkom, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch is expected to be good for batting but will assist spinners as well, whereas there are no chances of rain expected throughout the match days.

AFG vs IRE Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland. Afghanistan will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous Test match played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 250 runs. The previous two matches have been won by side batting first.