Fresh off their T20I series win against India, Ireland will host Afghanistan for an ODI series in August 2026. These will be their first ODIs in 15 months.
So here’s all you need to know about the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026.
When does the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026 start?
The ODI series begins on August 5, 2026, with the first match in Bready at 10:45 AM local time (3:15 PM IST).
How many matches will both teams play?
The series comprises five ODIs, which are crucial in the run-up to the Cricket World Cup 2027.
Which venues will host the series?
The series will take place across two venues. Bready will host the first two ODIs, while Belfast will stage the other three.
Here are the venues:
- Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, Bready
- Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
What’s the full schedule for the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026?
So after the first ODI, Bready will host another game on August 7. Then the action will move to Belfast.
The third one-dayer is on August 10, followed by the fourth and fifth ODIs on August 12 and 15, respectively.
Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026: ODI Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | IRE vs AFG, 1st ODI | Bready | 10:45 AM/3:15 PM |
| August 7, 2026 | IRE vs AFG, 2nd ODI | Bready | 10:45 AM/3:15 PM |
| August 10, 2026 | IRE vs AFG, 3rd ODI | Belfast | 10:45 AM/3:15 PM |
| August 12, 2026 | IRE vs AFG, 4th ODI | Belfast | 10:45 AM/3:15 PM |
| August 15, 2026 | IRE vs AFG, 5th ODI | Belfast | 10:45 AM/3:15 PM |
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
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Ireland vs India T20I Series 2026: Schedule
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Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
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Australia Women’s Cricket Team 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
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India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
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England’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What are the squads?
Afghanistan were the first to reveal their touring party. And Rahmat Shah will lead them.
Rahmat replaces Hashmatullah Shahidi as Afghanistan’s skipper. While not a captain anymore, Shahidi has retained his spot in the squad.
Most of the regulars have kept their places as well, while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Yamin Ahmadzai have returned to the mix.
Afghanistan ODI Squad vs Ireland:
Rahmat Shah (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc & wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Nangyal Kharotai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi Reserves: Qais Ahmad, Fareed Malik, Bilal Sami, Bashir Ahmad
Ireland, meanwhile, have called up new faces to their squad. The hero of the T20I series sweep against India, Jai Moondra, has received his maiden call-up, along with Ben Calitz and Byron McDonough.
Paul Stirling continues to lead the squad. He will now partner with new head coach Gary Wilson.
Ireland ODI Squad vs Afghanistan:
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Andrew McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker
Where to watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series 2026?
Afghanistan fans can watch their tour of Ireland on Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN). In India, FanCode will live stream the ODI series.
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