• Ireland defeated Afghanistan in the one-off Test to claim their maiden win in the longest format.

  • Irish pacer Mark Adair bagged seven wickets in the match.

Twitter reactions: Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie shine as Ireland beat Afghanistan in the one-off Test
Ireland beat Afghanistan in the one-off Test (Image Source: Twitter)

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The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland culminated in a convincing victory for the Irish team on Day 3 at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi. Despite facing some challenges while chasing the target of 111 runs, the side led by Andrew Balbirnie managed to secure a win with six wickets in hand.

Mark Adair’s dominance with the ball

Mark Adair proved to be the star performer for Ireland, wreaking havoc with his bowling on the opening day of the match. Despite the batter-friendly conditions in the UAE, Adair managed to exploit the movement on the pitch, claiming remarkable figures of 5 wickets for 39 runs. His lethal spells dismantled Afghanistan’s batting lineup, restricting them to a modest total of 155 runs in their first innings.

Zia-ur-Rehman’s counterattack

Afghanistan fought back strongly with left-arm spinner Zia-ur-Rehman leading the charge on the second day of the match. Displaying exceptional skills with the ball, Rehman completed a memorable five-wicket haul, limiting Ireland to a first-innings total of 263 runs. Despite the spirited bowling effort from Rehman, Ireland secured a crucial 108-run lead.

Adair’s Continued Excellence

In the second innings, Adair once again showcased his bowling prowess, providing early breakthroughs for Ireland. His crucial wickets, including that of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah, significantly dented Afghanistan’s batting momentum. Adair’s relentless pressure continued as he claimed vital scalps, contributing to Ireland’s success in restricting Afghanistan on 218 runs in their second innings. Ultimately, Ireland clinched victory with six wickets in hand, securing a memorable win. Irish skipper Balbirnie smashed an unbeaten knock of 55 runs.

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