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Belfast will host the fifth ODI as Ireland prepare to face Afghanistan at Civil Service Cricket Club on 15th August at 3:15 PM IST.
Get the best IRE vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th ODI match of the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Sediqullah Atal – The Afghan opener tops the batting standings with 215 runs, highlighted by a spectacular 143 in the fourth ODI. |
Rashid Khan – Afghanistan’s premier spinner leads the series bowling charts with 50 runs and 12 wickets, delivering decisive spells throughout. |
Top Picks:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Afghanistan’s aggressive wicketkeeper-opener has accumulated 115 runs, contributing consistently across the completed matches. |
Azmatullah Omarzai – The versatile all-rounder has registered 61 runs and 5 wickets, making valuable contributions in both disciplines. |
Budget Picks:
Harry Tector – Ireland’s middle-order batter has scored 53 runs and taken 1 wicket, contributing across the series despite Afghanistan’s dominance. |
Allah Ghazanfar – Afghanistan’s young spinner has taken 4 wickets while adding approximately 4 runs, providing useful support to the bowling attack. |
IRE vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Ireland Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Rashid Khan & Sediqullah Atal |
Vice-Captain | Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Azmatullah Omarzai |
IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
- Batsmen – Andrew Balbirnie, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Cade Carmichael
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers – Yamin Ahmadzai, Mark Adair, Rashid Khan ©, Gavin Hoey
IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen – Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal ©
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai (vc), Curtis Campher
- Bowlers – Mark Adair, Rashid Khan, Gavin Hoey, Allah Ghazanfar
IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 5th ODI Afghanistan Tour of Ireland Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Jai Moondra | NA | NA |
Fazalhaq Farooqi | NA | NA |
IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 5th ODI Afghanistan Tour of Ireland Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Rashid Khan |
GL Captaincy Choice | Sediqullah Atal |
Punt Picks | Allah Ghazanfar and Harry Tector |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-2-4 |
IRE vs AFG Match Preview:
Ireland will face Afghanistan in the fifth ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on 14th August at 3:15 PM IST. Afghanistan have already secured the series after winning the fourth ODI by 42 runs, posting 343/9 before bowling Ireland out for 301 in 48 overs.
Afghanistan produced a powerful batting display in the fourth ODI, with Sediqullah Atal smashing 143 from 120 balls and Ibrahim Zadran scoring 107. The pair added 231 runs for the second wicket and put Afghanistan in control. Ireland fought back through Andy Balbirnie’s 109 from 119 balls and Curtis Campher’s quick 84 from 46 balls, but Afghanistan’s bowlers eventually finished the job. Yamin Ahmadzai took 4/71, while Rashid Khan claimed 3/49 and Azmatullah Omarzai picked up 2/57.
Ireland will now look to finish the series with a stronger performance, particularly after losing early wickets in the previous match. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will aim to maintain their momentum and complete the series with another victory. Balbirnie and Campher give Ireland proven recent form, while Atal, Ibrahim and Afghanistan’s spin attack provide the visitors with plenty of confidence. As both teams return to the same Belfast venue, the final ODI should offer another competitive contest.
IRE vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Ireland | 13 |
Afghanistan | 21 |
IRE vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 16°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 220 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 48% |
IRE vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
Ireland Playing 11:
1) Paul Stirling ©
2) Andy Balbirnie
3) Cade Carmichael
4) Harry Tector
5) Lorcan Tucker (wk)
6) Curtis Campher
7) Ben Calitz
8) Mark Adair
9) Gavin Hoey
10) Liam McCarthy
11) Byron McDonough
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Hashmatullah Shahidi
5) Rahmat Shah ©
6) Darwish Rasooli
7) Azmatullah Omarzai
8) Rashid Khan
9) AM Ghazanfar
10) Ziaur Rahman
11) Yamin Ahmadzai
IRE vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the dominating performance in this series so far, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.
