Published 23:26 IST, January 23rd 2021

Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI live stream, pitch report, Abu Dhabi weather, preview

Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI: Rashid Khan and co. will look to seal the series with another win on Sunday, while the visitors will look to avenge defeat.

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Afghanistan will take on Ireland in second match of ir three-match ODI series against Ireland on Sunday, January 24. match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will begin at 11:30 AM IST.  Here's a look at Afghanistan vs Ireland live streaming details, Abu Dhabi wear forecast and pitch report for clash. 

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Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI preview 

Afghanistan started series with a comfortable 16-run victory in first ODI on Thursday.  Electing to bat after winning toss, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a scintillating 127, to lead Afghanistan's charge. middle-order struggled thanks to Andy McBrine's five-wicket haul, but maverick Rashid Khan added finishing touched with a quick-fire half-century to propel m to 287. Ireland's chase started off poorly, before Curtis Campher and Lorcan Tucker steadied ship. However, latter's dismissal for 83 meant end for visitors, who eventually fell 16 short. Afghanistan will be favourites again on Sunday, but Ireland will look to bounce back as each game counts in ir road to 2023 World Cup. 

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Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI: Predicted line-ups

  • Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman.
  • Ireland: Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, Simi Singh, Gareth Delany, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young.

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Afghanistan vs Ireland pitch report and wear forecast

pitch at Shiekh Zayed International stadium is likely to remain same for 2nd ODI on Sunday. pitch offered some help for both pacers and spinners, and scores in excess of 280 can be expected. Captain winning toss is likely to bat first, as pitch could slow down in latter sts of day. Dew is also set to be a factor but is unlikely to alter game conditions largely. According to Wear.com, re is chances of rainfall during Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI, and temperatures can be expected in region of 23 degree Celsius. 

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Afghanistan vs Ireland live streaming details 

Afghanistan vs Ireland will t be televised in India. However, fans can stream Afghanistan vs Ireland live on  FanCode app and website. Afghanistan vs Ireland live scores and updates can also be found on website and social media handles of both teams. cover of game will begin at 11:30 AM IST. 

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(Im Courtesy: Cricket Ireland, Afghanistan Cricket Board Instagram)

23:26 IST, January 23rd 2021