2026 IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Playing 11: Paul Stirling-led Ireland will square off against Rahmat Shah-led Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI match on August 10 at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland.
Afghanistan secured a 92-run victory in the 47-over game against Ireland in the 2nd ODI, securing a 1-0 lead in the series and will be aiming for the win to secure an unassailable lead in the series. The first match of the series got abandoned with not even a ball being delivered due to rain.
Both sides have met on 33 occasions, where Ireland have 13 wins while Afghanistan have 19 wins. The remaining game ended with no result due to persistent rain.
Meanwhile, Ireland will be aiming to level the series with a win in the 3rd match of the series. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl.
🚨 PLAYING XI 🚨
Yamin Ahmadzai comes in for Mohammad Saleem Safi as our solitary change from the last game. 🔄
Here’s our lineup for the third ODI! 👍#AfghanAtalan | #IREvAFG | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/CjFb0VV2TP
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 10, 2026
Check out today’s Afghanistan Cricket Team playing 11 to see their combinations and strategies for the third game of the series.
Afghanistan brought in Yamin Ahmedzai to replace Saleem in the game to increase the bowling depth for the game.
Check out the Today Ireland cricket team playing 11 to get an overview of their strategies and tactics ahead of the clash. They have made no changes to their squad.
2026 IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Playing 11
Ireland Playing 11: Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Benjamin Calitz, Mark Adair, Gavin Hoey, Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough
Afghanistan Playing 11: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah(c), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi