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Afghanistan vs Ireland

AFG vs IRE Test One-off Test, Afghanistan and Ireland tour of UAE, 2024 - Match Info

One-off Test

Abu Dhabi

155/10 (54.5)&218/10 (75.4)

263/10 (83.4)&111/4 (31.3)

Ireland beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets

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Player of the match

Mark Adair - IRE

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Mark Adair

IRE - Bowler

W-R

5-39

Economy

2.31

155/10 (54.5 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

263/10 (83.4 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

218/10 (75.4 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

111/4 (31.3 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

Detailed Commentary

All

Wickets

4s

6s

AFG 1

AFG 2

IRE 1

IRE 2

That's it from this game, a day to remember for the Irish as they bag their first Test win. They'll be hoping it is just the start. Afghanistan on the other hand, have a lot to improve. They haven't had the best of times in this format in recent times. We hope you enjoyed our company. Until next time, goodbye and take care.

Andy Balbirnie says he is very happy. They were really good through out. Adds they bowled really well and with a lot of discipline. Mentions they just needed one partnership chasing a small score and they got it. Also says he is proud of the boys and it is a big achievement. Ends by saying he hopes to improve from here on and do well in the limited opportunities.

Hashmatullah Shahidi says they let themselves down with the bat in the first innings. Adds the Irish bowled really well. Adds they did have a few positives, Gurbaz and Naveed were good and credits Zia for the way he bowled. Ends by congratulating the Irish for their first win.

Mark Adair, Man of the Match, says he is feeling great and he is enjoying the moment. States the boys were brilliant and they are extremely happy. Adds Test cricket was difficult but he hopes they can kick on from here. Mentions the players have been excellent and it was superb performance. Ends by saying he is looking forward for the shorter format.

Chasing a small target, they did lose four wickets early but Tucker and Balbirnie played brilliantly. They added over 50. Balbirnie scored a fine half-ton and Tucker supported him well to create history for Ireland.

It was Ireland's pacers yet again who shined the second time around. They yet again bowled out Afghanistan for a moderate total. Young, Barry and Adair all ended with three wickets each and ensured they did not have to chase a big score.

In reply, a combined batting effort saw them take a lead of around 100. Stirling was the star with the bat with a half-ton but there were a few more who got to decent scores which helped them get that lead.

History has been created! This is Ireland's first-ever Test win and it is a convincing one in the end. Right from Day 1 they have dominated. First, they bowled Afghanistan for a low score thanks to a fifer from Adair.

111/4 (31.3)

58* (96)

27* (57)

2/31 (9.3)

1/27 (8)

Over 32

1

3

0

Lorcan Tucker*

27 (57)

Andy Balbirnie

58 (96)

Naveed Zadran

2/31 (9.3)

IRE

111/4

Over 31

0

1

0

1lb

0

4

Lorcan Tucker*

26 (56)

Andy Balbirnie

55 (94)

Zia ur Rehman

1/33 (11)

IRE

107/4

Over 30

0

0

0

4

0

0

Andy Balbirnie*

54 (92)

Lorcan Tucker

22 (52)

Naveed Zadran

2/27 (9)

IRE

101/4

Over 29

0

0

0

0

1

1

Lorcan Tucker*

22 (52)

Andy Balbirnie

50 (86)

Zia ur Rehman

1/28 (10)

IRE

97/4

Over 28

1

0

0

0

2

0

Lorcan Tucker*

21 (47)

Andy Balbirnie

49 (85)

Naveed Zadran

2/23 (8)

IRE

95/4

Match Details

Date & Time:

28th Feb 2024, 11:30 AM

Match Number:

One-off Test

Match Results:

IRE Won By 6 wickets

Head to Head

Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand

IRE vs AFG

*Last 3 years

2

No. of Matches

1

IRE

1

AFG

0

Tie

Last Overs

over 32

0

3

1

Runs 4

over 31

4

0

1

0

1

0

Runs 6

over 30

0

0

4

0

0

0

Runs 4

over 29

1

1

0

0

0

0

Runs 2

over 28

0

2

0

0

0

1

Runs 3

Venue/Pitch Details

Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi

Neutral

Not Available

Not Available

1st Batting Average

Highest Score Chased

No. of Matches

Won by team

1st Batting

%

2nd Batting

%

Wicket Split

Pacer

| W

Spin

| W

Match Officals

Umpire:

Adrian Holdstock (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Third Umpire:

Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Match Referee:

David Boon (AUS)