AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 1st T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Afghanistan vs Ireland Dream11 Team

AFG vs IRE Dream11: Afghanistan will square off against Ireland in the first T20I match of the three-match series on Friday. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah will host the game at 9:30 PM IST.

Afghanistan vs Ireland – 1st T20I
15 March, 9:30 PM IST
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

After the ODI series, it is time for the T20I series as both teams will kickstart their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Rashid Khan is back for Afghanistan and he will lead the Afghan side in the series. They last played the T20I series against Sri Lanka and lost 1-2.
On the other hand, Ireland defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 in their previous T20I series. Both teams now will look to begin the series with a win to gain some early advantage.

Form Guide

Afghanistan – W L L L L
Ireland – W W L A L

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

It is a decent wicket to bat on and there are plenty of runs available for the batters here. However, the wicket is on the slower side and the spinners are expected to play a pivotal role here.
In 35 T20I matches at this venue, the average score batting first is 151.
15 matches have been won while batting first, while 20 matches have been won by the teams chasing.

Last result at the venue

• UAE (126/9 in 20 overs) lost to Afghanistan (128/6 in 18.3 overs) by 4 wickets – 2 January 2024

AFG Playing 11

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
2. Sediqullah Atal
3. Ibrahim Zadran
4. Mohammad Nabi
5. Azmatullah Omarzai
6. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai
7. Rashid Khan (C)
8. Naveen-ul-Haq
9. Noor Ahmad
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Afghanistan Team News

• Any update will be added.
• Seniors have returned for Afghanistan, including the skipper Rashid Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

AFG Key Players

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Stats

Ibrahim Zadran Stats

IRE Playing 11

1. Paul Stirling (C)
2. Andrew Balbirnie
3. Lorcan Tucker (WK)
4. George Dockrell
5. Harry Tector
6. Andy McBrine
7. Curtis Campher
8. Craig Young
9. Mark Adair
10. Graham Hume
11. Joshua Little

Ireland Team News

• Any update will be added.
• Joshua Little is likely to be included in the playing 11.

IRE Key Players

Harry Tector Stats

Andrew Balbirnie Stats

Who will win Today’s match between Afghanistan and Ireland?

• Afghanistan have won only one of their last 5 matches.
• Ireland have won two of their last 5 games.
• In the last 5 meetings, both teams have won 2 matches each against each other.
• With some big names returning, Afghanistan are looking solid and they are also carrying the momentum from the ODI series.

As per our prediction, Afghanistan are expected to win this match.

AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: R Gurbaz

Batsmen: P Stirling, H Tector, I Zadran

All-rounder: C Campher, A Omarzai, M Nabi, M Adair

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, J Little, F Farooqi

Who are the Best Captain Options for AFG vs IRE Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Harry Tector

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Mohammad Nabi and Paul Stirling

What are AFG vs IRE Fantasy Tips?

• Afghanistan have a super solid spin bowling attack. You could try their spinners as the captain and vice-captain in one of your GL teams.
• Afghanistan are entering the series with a couple of new batters in their middle order. Their batting could be vulnerable, hence, create a couple of GL teams dominated by Ireland’s bowlers.