Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI Today Match Prediction

Q: Who will win Ireland vs Afghanistan 5th ODI?

Afghanistan are our pick to win the fifth ODI. Their superior recent form, stronger batting depth and outstanding bowling attack give them a significant advantage over Ireland.

Q: What is the best betting tip for Ireland vs Afghanistan?

Afghanistan to win at 1.36 is our main recommendation, while Ibrahim Zadran to score over 28.5 runs is our preferred player market.

Q: What is the toss prediction for Ireland vs Afghanistan?

The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first, with early moisture and overhead conditions potentially providing assistance to the seamers at the Civil Service Cricket Club.

Q: Who are the key players in Ireland vs Afghanistan?

Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher and Gavin Hoey are Ireland's key players, while Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai are expected to lead Afghanistan.

Written by Raja Babu 13 Aug 2026

Prediction Afghanistan to Win

IRE vs AFG win percentage stands at 68% in favour of AFG.

Key reasons:

Afghanistan have won the last three meetings on this tour convincingly.
Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal have combined for 492 recent runs and provide Afghanistan with a formidable top-order partnership.
Rashid Khan has taken 15 wickets across his last five matches and is in outstanding form.
Afghanistan have greater batting depth and a more varied bowling attack than Ireland.
Ireland have struggled to contain Afghanistan's spinners throughout the series.

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IRE vs AFG Betting Tips

Match Winner: Afghanistan

Afghanistan have dominated the series and have won the last three meetings on this tour. Their batting has been anchored by Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal, while Rashid Khan has been in outstanding form with the ball. With Afghanistan's greater depth and current momentum, they are the clear match-winner selection.

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Top Batter: Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran has been one of Afghanistan's most reliable batters throughout the series. He scored 84 in the second ODI and followed that with a brilliant 107 in the fourth match. His ability to build substantial innings makes him the standout Afghanistan batting pick.

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Ireland First Wicket: Over 27.5 Runs

Ireland's opening combination will be under pressure against Afghanistan's new-ball attack, but the hosts showed considerable character in the previous ODI. Andrew Balbirnie scored a century while Curtis Campher contributed 84, and Ireland should be capable of getting beyond 27 runs before their first wicket if they negotiate the opening spell successfully.

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Match details

Item	Details
Match	Ireland vs Afghanistan, 5th ODI
Series	Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026
Date	15 August 2026
Venue	Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Format	ODI

Ireland vs Afghanistan prediction

Ireland and Afghanistan meet in the fifth ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club, with Afghanistan looking to maintain their dominance on the tour.

The visitors have won the last three meetings between the teams convincingly and have established a clear advantage across both batting and bowling. Afghanistan's top order has been particularly impressive, with Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal consistently providing strong foundations.

Ireland have shown flashes of quality, particularly through Andrew Balbirnie and Curtis Campher, but they have struggled to sustain pressure against Afghanistan's bowling attack.

Rashid Khan has also emerged as a major difference-maker. His recent run of 15 wickets in five matches makes him one of the most dangerous players on either side.

Prediction: Afghanistan to win.

Pitch report

The Civil Service Cricket Club surface is expected to offer moderate pace with some assistance for seamers early in the innings. Spinners should also be able to extract some grip as the match progresses.

Batting should become easier once the ball gets older, although the conditions in Ireland can make stroke-making difficult if there is significant cloud cover or wind.

A first-innings score in the region of 250-270 should be competitive.

Key players

Ireland

Andrew Balbirnie: Ireland's experienced opener and one of their most important sources of runs. His century in the previous ODI will give him confidence heading into this match.
Paul Stirling: Ireland's captain and an experienced opening batter who can put Afghanistan's bowlers under pressure if he gets away quickly.
Curtis Campher: An important all-rounder who scored 84 in the previous ODI and provides Ireland with valuable batting and bowling depth.
Gavin Hoey: Ireland's leading recent wicket-taker with seven wickets across his last three matches.

Afghanistan

Ibrahim Zadran: Afghanistan's leading recent run-scorer and one of their most dependable ODI batters. His 107 in the fourth ODI highlighted his excellent current form.
Sediqullah Atal: Has scored 257 runs across his last four matches and has formed an excellent foundation alongside Afghanistan's other top-order batters.
Rashid Khan: Afghanistan's premier match-winner with 15 wickets across his last five matches.
Azmatullah Omarzai: Provides valuable balance with both bat and ball, having contributed 111 runs and five wickets across his recent matches.

Probable playing XIs

Ireland probable XI

Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Liam Mccarthy.

Afghanistan probable XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Toss prediction

The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

Early moisture and overhead conditions at the Civil Service Cricket Club can provide assistance to the seamers with the new ball. Bowling first would allow the captain to exploit those conditions before the surface becomes easier for batting.

Why Afghanistan are the better pick

Afghanistan have a significant advantage heading into the fifth ODI.

Afghanistan have won the last three matches between the teams on this tour.
Ibrahim Zadran has scored 84 and 107 in two of his recent innings.
Sediqullah Atal has scored 257 runs across his last four matches.
Rashid Khan has taken 15 wickets in his last five matches.
Afghanistan have greater depth across both the batting and bowling departments.
Ireland have struggled to handle Afghanistan's spin attack throughout the series.

Ireland will be determined to produce a response on home soil, and Andrew Balbirnie's recent century shows that they have enough quality to challenge Afghanistan. However, the visitors have been consistently superior and possess too many match-winners for Ireland to overcome.

Bet on IRE vs AFG today

Afghanistan are the clear match-winner selection at 1.36 after dominating the series and producing stronger performances across all departments.

The more attractive betting opportunities come through the player markets, with Ibrahim Zadran's recent run of form and Rashid Khan's outstanding wicket-taking record making both players worth following.

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