IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 1st ODI, Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026

The 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 will be played between Ireland and Afghanistan on August 5, 2026, at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason. Both teams begin a new five-match ODI series under new leadership and will be aiming to make a winning start. Afghanistan have dominated this rivalry in recent years, while Ireland will look to use home conditions to their advantage.

As per the IRE vs AFG Dream11 prediction today match, Afghanistan come into this series after winning the last six ODIs against Ireland and will start as favourites. Ireland will take confidence from Paul Stirling's recent batting form and Mark Adair's wicket-taking ability, while Afghanistan have several in-form players, including Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Let's look at the match details for the IRE vs AFG Dream11 team prediction.

Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Details

IRE vs AFG Dream11 Team Today Stats

IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Bready Cricket Club has generally favoured chasing teams, and with some assistance for the seamers early on, captains may prefer to field first.

Record of Chasing Teams at Bready Cricket Club

Although only one men's ODI has been played at Bready Cricket Club, recent international matches at the venue have shown that chasing can be a good option. Teams bowling first have enjoyed success in white-ball cricket here.

IRE vs AFG Playing 11 (Probable)

IRE vs AFG Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

IRE vs AFG Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Top Picks for IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Budget Picks for IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Paul Stirling, Ibrahim Zadran, Harry Tector
• All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Curtis Campher, Rahmat Shah, Andrew McBrine
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan(C), Mark Adair, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: Paul Stirling(VC), Ibrahim Zadran (C), H Tector
• All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, A McBrine, C Campher
• Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jai Moondra, Nangyal Kharote, M Adair

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IRE vs AFG match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today (1st ODI) Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Players to Avoid

Considering the recent performances, one can avoid Ben Calitz and Sadiqullah Atal in the IRE vs AFG Dream11 team, as they may not contribute many fantasy points in this match.

IRE vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report at Bready Cricket Club

• The pitch at Bready is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to get movement with the new ball, while batters who settle in can play their shots freely. The average first innings score is expected to be around 255 runs.
• The weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with the temperature likely to be around 19°C. There is around a 35% chance of rain, but a full match is still expected.

IRE vs AFG H2H Records

Afghanistan have dominated Ireland in ODI cricket over the past few years and have won the last six matches between the two teams.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.