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Afghanistan are set to face Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday, March 15.
Afghanistan have received a considerable boost in both confidence and skill with the return of their influential spinner Rashid Khan, who will captain the team in the T20I leg. On the other hand, Ireland will be under the leadership of veteran opener Paul Stirling.
Afghanistan vs Ireland Head to head record in T20Is
Matches played: 23 | Afghanistan won: 16 | Ireland won: 07
T20I Stats and Records at Sharjah Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 45
- Matches won batting first: 25
- Matches won bowling first: 20
- Average first innings score: 143
- Average second innings score: 120
- Highest total recorded: 215/6 (20 Ov) by Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest total recorded: 38/10 (10.4 Ov) by Hong Kong vs Pakistan
- Highest score chased: 179/6 (19.1 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Lowest score defended: 142/7 (20 Ov) by West Indies vs Bangladesh
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Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is renowned for its cozy dimensions, characterized by short boundaries and a pitch that tends to favor a slower pace. Despite the pitch’s sluggish nature, the close proximity of the boundaries frequently benefits batsmen, allowing them to amass significant runs at this venue. However, spin bowlers can capitalize on these conditions effectively during the latter phase of the game. Consequently, winning the toss might prompt the team captain to contemplate opting to chase the target, recognizing the potential difficulties posed by spinners in the later stages of the match.
Sharjah Weather Forecast
The weather outlook for the upcoming match in Sharjah indicates no likelihood of rain. The temperature is expected to remain at about 29 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of approximately 43%. Additionally, a brisk breeze is forecasted to blow at 21 kmph.
AFG vs IRE 2024, 1st T20I – Probable Playing XI:
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediq Atal, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Azmat Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazal Haq Farooqi
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Graham Hume, Joshua Little
