The last encounter in the Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 is set to be played on August 15, 2026, from 3:15 PM IST onwards. The IRE vs AFG 5th ODI will also be played at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, one of the main cricket stadiums of Ireland. The series has been amazing for the visiting team, who have won the series 3-0, with 1 match remaining.
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IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 5th ODI, Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Team has shown great intent on the field throughout the series, with some of the best spinners in the world being part of the team. According to the IRE vs AFG Dream11 team prediction, Afghanistan will be looking forward to winning this match and whitewashing the series. However, Ireland will likely fight well in this last match to end the series with at least a single win.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Details
| Tournament | Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Ireland vs Afghanistan, 5th ODI |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| City | Belfast |
| Match Start Time | 3:15 PM IST, 15th August 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | IRE vs AFG 5th ODI Scorecard |
IRE vs AFG Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie | Ireland | 109 Runs |
| Byron McDonough | Ireland | 3 Wickets |
| Sediqullah Atal | Afghanistan | 143 Runs |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | Afghanistan | 4 Wickets |
IRE vs AFG Toss Prediction

As per the toss record in this series and the toss prediction of this match, Afghanistan will likely win the toss and elect to bat first, putting a huge total on board and defending it.
Record of Chasing Teams at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
The Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast has hosted a total of 34 ODIs, as of now, where it has a below-average chasing record with a 35.29% winning rate, where only 12 matches have been won while chasing.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Below Average | 35.29% |
IRE vs AFG Playing 11 (Probable)
| Ireland Playing XI | Afghanistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Paul Stirling (c) | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Andrew Balbirnie | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Cade Carmichael | Sediqullah Atal |
| Harry Tector | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Curtis Campher | Rahmat Shah (c) |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | Darwish Rasooli |
| Benjamin Calitz | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Mark Adair | Rashid Khan |
| Gavin Hoey | Allah Ghazanfar |
| Liam McCarthy | Yamin Ahmadzai |
| Byron McDonough | Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi |
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IRE vs AFG Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Andrew Balbirnie and Sediqullah Atal |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Gavin Hoey and Rashid Khan |
IRE vs AFG Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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| Captain | Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Curtis Campher and Sediqullah Atal |
Top Picks for IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie | Ireland | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Bowler |
Budget Picks for IRE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | Ireland | Bowler |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, A Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Sediqullah Atal
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Curtis Campher (vc)
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan (c), Gavin Hoey, Mark Adair, Y Ahmadzai

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Cade Carmichael, A Balbirnie, S Atal (c)
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Curtis Campher
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Gavin Hoey, Mark Adair, Allah Ghazanfar

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 (5th ODI) Players to Avoid
Liam McCarthy and Zia ur Rahman Sharifi should be avoided in your Dream11 team as per our IRE vs AFG Dream11 prediction today match, considering their recent performances.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Liam McCarthy | 8 Cr |
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 7 Cr |
IRE vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
- The weather in Belfast will be cloudy, with very little chance of rain during the game, and the temperature will be around 17°C, along with moderate humidity.
- Looking at the pitch report of Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, there will be a balanced pitch for this game, with bowlers being best suited to the surface. The average 1st innings score at the venue is 204 runs in ODIs.
| Temperature | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 204 Runs |
IRE vs AFG H2H Records
In the head-to-head matchup between Ireland and Afghanistan in ODIs, Afghanistan is leading with 21 wins while Ireland has only 13 wins, along with 2 no-result matches.
Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
Ireland (IRE) | 13 |
Afghanistan (AFG) | 21 |
No Result | 2 |
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.
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