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Ireland vs Afghanistan: Can Ireland Stop Afghanistan's Winning Run in the Final ODI?

Ireland vs Afghanistan: Can Ireland Stop Afghanistan's Winning Run in the Final ODI?

Ireland face Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI at Stormont in Belfast on 15 August 2026. Afghanistan have won consecutive matches to take control of the series, while Ireland will be chasing a consolation win and a stronger finish. Afghanistan won the fourth ODI by 42 runs after posting 343/9 and dismissing Ireland for 301. Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal have anchored their batting, while Rashid Khan arrives in outstanding form with 27 wickets in his last nine matches. Ireland will look to Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling for runs at the top of the order. Mark Adair and Gavin Howie could also be crucial if Ireland are to contain Afghanistan's powerful batting line-up.

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peter

Can Ireland use the final ODI at Stormont to change the series mood, or has Afghanistan's back-to-back momentum become too strong?

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grace

I agree, the final ODI is a real chance for Ireland to reset the mood, despite Afghanistan's strong run.

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nuru

Afghanistan's 42-run win in the fourth ODI puts Ireland under real pressure, but a stronger final showing would still matter.

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kris

Pressure dey, but one final ODI can still flip the mood quickly. Ireland should not be written off just yet.

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hala

Calling it Afghanistan's winning run may be fair, but one final match can still look very different from the previous two.

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Y
yemi

Ireland should focus on a composed all-round performance and treat the final ODI as a chance to finish the series with purpose.

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