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1st T20I of the Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 2024 will see the clash between Afghanistan and Ireland on Friday, 15th March 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Keep reading to find out the AFG vs IRE Match Prediction for 1st T20I Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 2024.
There is a lot of excitement regarding this match as it is an important one for both teams. Ireland would be looking to make a comeback in this series after the ODI series loss against Afghanistan. Afghanistan also has a lot of bases left to be covered. They have got to try out certain combinations in their bowling department. This series is a chance for both teams to figure out certain combinations before the ICC T20I World Cup 2024.
Team News
Afghanistan Team News: Afghanistan is playing its first series after a lot of time. This will be the perfect time to test their bench strength. They would be up with high morals after their shocking performance at the ODI World Cup. They won the ODI series quite comfortably and would be looking to repeat that performance in the T20Is as well. They will try to find out the core team in this series only for the preparations for the T20I World Cup later this year. Rashid Khan is back as captain of the side.
Ireland Team News: Ireland cricket has been going through the transition phase for quite some years now. And it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the transition has not been smooth. They have been struggling for a few years at the international level. The spirit of the team is high and they would be looking to make a comeback in this series after a loss by 2-0 in the ODI series loss.
The present form of team
Both teams are looking to make the most of this series as they both have to play in the World Cup later this year. Afghanistani players reunite after playing several leagues all around the world and would be looking to form a core team that will eventually play the next ICC tournament. Afghanistan winning the ODI series was a hugely positive step in that direction. Both teams might experiment in this series to better combinations out of the team. Ireland did compete very nicely against Afghanistan in the ODI series and would look to change their fortunes in this one.
Venue Stats
There have been 35 T20I games played at this venue and Batting 1st teams have won 20 out of them Whereas the chasing team has won 15. The short boundaries might help the chasing team a little more if Dew comes in early.
Pitch Report for Today’s Match AFG vs IRE 1st T20I
The pitch is expected to have an even bounce and might turn out to be a spinning track. It will be interesting to see which team plays more spinners. A 180+ score can be expected.
Weather Forecast for Today’s Match AFG vs IRE 1st T20I
The weather is expected to be cloudy. Due to Sharjah’s geographical conditions, it is expected to be another humid day. The humidity will be a staggering 61%. The highest temperature will be 29 degrees Celsius. The match might be affected by rain.
AFG vs IRE Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
Afghanistan’s Predicted XI: Rashid Khan (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nabi, Azmat Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wafadar Momand, Farid Malik, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazal Haq Farooqi.
Ireland’s Predicted XI: Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
Afghanistan vs Ireland head-to-head:
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record for the AFG vs IRE prediction. This will help us to understand who will win today’s Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 2024 Match 1 prediction or who has a higher chance of winning between Afghanistan vs Ireland.
AFG vs IRE head-to-head in 1st T20I
AFG vs IRE Total Matches: 23
Afghanistan Won: 16
Ireland Won: 7
No Result: 0
Tied: 1
AFG vs IRE Toss Prediction:
Both teams might look to bat first and post an above-par score which is around 180-190. The teams might overlook the dew factor at this specific venue. It will be interesting to see if the teams chase or bat first because teams have won more matches here after batting first.
Here is our Afghanistan vs Ireland Match Prediction
Case 1: If Afghanistan bats first
First Innings score prediction: Afghanistan will score 170-180
Result prediction: Irelandwill win the match by 5 wickets
Case 2: If Ireland bats first
First Innings score prediction: Ireland will score 175-185
Result prediction: Afghanistan will win the match by 4 wickets
AFG vs IRE Today Match Prediction:
Both teams are equally good on paper But, Afghanistan has a head-to-head advantage over Ireland. Also, they will be coming to this Match after winning the ODI series. So, we are backing them to win this one.
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