Afghanistan Beats Ireland By 3 Wickets
Rashid Khan's all-round performance and Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 help Afghanistan take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-game series. The win was fueled by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's top score of 71 and Rashid Khan's impressive all-round performance.
Rashid Khan took three wickets for 44 runs and scored 37 not out, helping his team secure the victory. Ghazanfar also made a significant contribution, taking three wickets for 29 runs.
Ireland was bowled out for 206 in 46.3 overs, setting a target that Afghanistan was able to achieve with three wickets to spare. The first match of the series was abandoned without a ball bowled, but Afghanistan has made the most of the subsequent games.
The series is a five-match series, and Afghanistan's 2-0 lead puts them in a strong position. The win also extends Afghanistan's ODI winning streak against Ireland to eight.
## What's Next With this win, Afghanistan is just one win away from making the 2027 ODI World Cup. They will look to continue their winning streak in the remaining matches of the series.
