AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: 2nd 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 second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday. The contest will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah at 9:30 PM IST.

Afghanistan vs Ireland – 2nd T20I
17 March, 9:30 PM IST
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

Ireland are currently leading the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first match by 38 runs. Batting first, Ireland posted a par total of 149/6 in 20 overs courtesy of an unbeaten fifty from Harry Tector. In reply, Afghanistan’s batting crumbled big time as they got all out for just 111 runs. Now, they Afghans will look to bounce back and level the series. Meanwhile, the Irish unit will look to seal the series with back-to-back victories.

Form Guide

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

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

It is a sporting wicket for something in it. While there are runs available for the batters, they will have to apply themselves technically. The surface has some slowishness in it and hence, the bowlers will have their chances as well.
In 36 T20I matches at this venue, the average score batting first is 151.
Meanwhile, 16 matches have been won by the team batting first and 20 matches have been won by the team batting second.

Last result at the venue

• Ireland (149/6 in 20 overs) defeated Afghanistan (111/10 in 18.4 overs) by 38 runs – 15 March 2024

AFG Playing 11

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

Afghanistan Team News

• Any update will be added.
• Both newcomers in the playing 11 performed well in the last game. Afghanistan are expected to keep the same playing 11 in this game before they consider any changes.

AFG Key Players

Rashid Khan Stats

Ibrahim Zadran Stats

IRE Playing 11

1. Paul Stirling (C)
2. Andrew Balbirnie
3. Lorcan Tucker (WK)
4. Harry Tector
5. Curtis Campher
6. Neil Rock
7. Gareth Delany
8. Mark Adair
9. Barry McCarthy
10. Joshua Little
11. Benjamin White

Ireland Team News

• Any update will be added.
• No changes are expected in Ireland’s 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 and lost four of their last five matches.
• Ireland have won three of their last five games.
• In the last five meetings between the two sides, both teams have won two games each.
• It is a do-or-die game for Afghanistan and they are expected to come hard at Ireland in this contest.

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: A Omarzai, M Nabi, M Adair, N Kharote

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, J Little, B White

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

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Rashid Khan and Harry Tector

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Paul Stirling

What are AFG vs IRE Fantasy Tips?

• Try leg spinners from both sides captain and vice-captain together in one of your GL teams and fill that team with spinners from both units.
• Afghanistan are playing with plenty of all-rounders. You can bank on them in your SL teams as well as in the GL teams.