IRE vs AFG My11Circle Prediction: 1st ODI Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Fantasy League Strategy, Tips & Team Combinations

The opening ODI between Ireland and Afghanistan on August 5 at the Bready Cricket Club Ground will kick off an important five-match ODI series, with the final four games scheduled through August 14. Bready will host the first two encounters before the action shifts to Stormont in Belfast for the remaining fixtures.

The tour is significant for Afghanistan as it marks the beginning of Rahmat Shah's tenure as ODI captain following Hashmatullah Shahidi's resignation, while Ireland, led by Paul Stirling, have had to deal with injuries that affected squad selection for the opening matches of the series.

Afghanistan's experienced line-up includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan. Ireland, meanwhile, will look towards Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher and Mark Adair to perform in home conditions. As per our IRE vs AFG My11Circle prediction, the visitors might have a slight advantage heading into the 1st ODI.

Ireland vs Afghanistan Match Details

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IRE vs AFG My11Circle Prediction Picks

As per our IRE vs AFG My11Circle team prediction, one of the best ODI batsmen in the world, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be among the top captaincy choices for the 1st ODI. Zadran will be a much safer fantasy choice with his strong technique; meanwhile, Gurbaz is a more attacking option who can score a lot of fantasy points at the top of the order if he gets going.

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IRE vs AFG My11Circle Team for 1st ODI, Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026

• Wicketkeeper: R Gurbaz, L Tucker
• Batters: I Zadran(c), H Tector(vc), P Stirling
• All-rounder: A Omarzai, C Campher, R Shah
• Bowlers: M Adair, R Khan, A Ghazanfar

Players to Avoid for IRE vs AFG My11Circle 1st ODI

IRE vs AFG My11Circle Win Prediction

Afghanistan head into the opening ODI as favourites, but Ireland have enough quality to challenge them, especially in home conditions. The Afghan side looks well balanced, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and skipper Rahmat Shah expected to lead the batting, while Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan provide variety with the ball.

Their recent ODI record against Ireland has also been impressive. Ireland will depend on captain Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker and Curtis Campher to produce strong performances, although injuries have limited their squad options for the opening matches.

With more experience and a slightly better on-paper squad with proven match-winners in both departments, Afghanistan look better placed to claim victory in the first ODI and take a lead in the five-match series.

Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026 Fantasy League Team for IRE vs AFG 1st ODI

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