AFG vs IRE Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs Ireland, Super 12 Group 1- Match 25 | ICC T20 World Cup 2022
Date: Friday, 28 October 2022
Time: 9:30 (GMT+5.5) / 10:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
AFG vs IRE Preview
- Ireland’s victory over England in their most recent match will boost their morale as they return to the same field.
- Since they haven’t won a game, Afghanistan would be under pressure, and these circumstances don’t favor them.
- Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, Ireland’s starters, are in good shape, which increases the team’s chances.
On Friday afternoon, Match 25 of the 2022 T20 World Cup will feature Afghanistan vs. Ireland. After losing to England and having their match against New Zealand called off before a ball had been played, Afghanistan is still searching for their first victory of the season. On Wednesday, Ireland defeated England at this location in a memorable victory. The Super 12 stage match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground gets underway at 15:00 local time.
Although they have had trouble winning recently, Afghanistan still has a good record against Ireland overall. They’ll want to capitalize on Ireland’s supposedly weak spot against fast bowling.
After defeating England in their most recent game, Ireland will feel certain they can defeat any team in this championship. They defeated Afghanistan in their most recent IT20 match, so they will be very confident going into this game.
AFG vs IRE Weather Report
The weather for Friday afternoon in Melbourne is expected to be extremely muggy and rainy.
AFG vs IRE Match Toss Prediction
Although Ireland defeated England on Wednesday by electing to bat first, we anticipate that both captains will opt to field first for this game.
AFG vs IRE Pitch Report
The vast boundaries in Melbourne are challenging to clear, thus it is never the simplest venue to bat. You may anticipate that the surface will provide grip for the spinners and assistance to quick bowlers.
Afghanistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan vs. New Zealand game did not involve a toss or any play on Wednesday night in Melbourne, and we anticipate that the starting lineup for the England game will be used. With no injuries to worry about and a point against New Zealand, Afghanistan will be happy.
Recent form – NR L L L L
Afghanistan’s Probable XI
Mohammad Nabi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Usman Ghani.
Ireland Team News & Probable Playing XIs
In place of Simi Singh, a spinner who had been costly in the loss to Sri Lanka, 24-year-old bowling all-arounder Fionn Hand made his lone IT20 debut against England. Ben Stokes, who bowled by hand, should benefit from the pitch again this game.
Recent form – W L W W L
Ireland’s Probable XI
Andy Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Harry Tector, and Gareth Delany.
AFG vs IRE Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 3 |
| Ireland | 3 | 2 |
AFG vs IRE – Super 12 Group 1- Match 25, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Lorcan Tucker
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters
- Paul Stirling
- Andy Balbirnie (c)
- Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gareth Delany
- Curtis Campher
Bowlers
- Barry McCarthy
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (vc)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG vs IRE Prediction
Winning the toss
- Afghanistan
Top batsman
- Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran
- Ireland – Paul Stirling
Top bowler
- Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
- Ireland – Josh Little
Most sixes
- Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran
- Ireland – Andy Balbirnie
Player of the Match
- Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
Team Scores Batting First
- Afghanistan – 160+
- Ireland – 150+
Afghanistan is the favorite to win this match.
Given the predicted bad weather, this may end up being a rain-shortened match with very little batting time for both teams. Regardless of how long the game lasts, we predict that both teams will view it as a match they can win and try to attack right away. We anticipate a competitive match, with Afghanistan coming out on top.