Afghanistan vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2020
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2019–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (AFG perspective)
AFG Form
Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
AFG
Rating: 220
IRE
Rating: 205
Active Streaks
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Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Fours (2+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Runs (20+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Runs (20+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Catches (1+)
Craig Young
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Gareth Delany
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 H2H matches
Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground
Greater Noida, India
Based on the last 2 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2020). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG vs IRE 06 Mar 2020 | 172/6 (20) | 133/5 (15) | 305 |
| AFG vs IRE 08 Mar 2020 | 184/4 (20) | 163/6 (20) | 347 |
| AFG vs IRE 10 Mar 2020 | 142/8 (20) | 142/7 (20) | 284 |
AFG at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground
Top Scorer
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
105 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
5 wkts
IRE at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground
Top Scorer
Harry Tector
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Simi Singh
4 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Gareth Delany b Gareth Delany | 28 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 84.85 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | run out (Craig Young) | 35 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 116.67 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Harry Tector b Craig Young | 49 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 175 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c George Dockrell b Boyd Rankin | 27 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 16* | 9 | 0 | 2 | 177.78 |
| Gulbadin Naib | not out | 13* | 4 | 0 | 2 | 325 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Boyd Rankin | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Simi Singh | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Young | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | c Najibullah Zadran b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 |
| Kevin O'Brien | c Karim Janat b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 19 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 172.73 |
| Andrew Balbirnie (c) | c Samiullah Shinwari b Rashid Khan | 46 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 131.43 |
| Gareth Delany | c Rashid Khan b Gulbadin Naib | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Harry Tector | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 37 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 127.59 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | c Mohammad Nabi b Shapoor Zardan | 16 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Simi Singh | not out | 13* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 130 |
| George Dockrell | not out | 9* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shapoor Zardan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
82.7 |
| 2 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
76.0 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
63.2 |
| 4 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
61.9 |
| 5 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
57.3 |
| 6 |
Craig Young
IRE
|
48.7 |
| 7 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
48.3 |
| 8 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
47.8 |
| 9 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
46.5 |
| 10 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
45.9 |
| 11 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
41.7 |
| 12 |
Shapoor Zardan
AFG
|
40.2 |
| 13 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
39.2 |
| 14 |
Simi Singh
IRE
|
34.9 |
| 15 |
Boyd Rankin
IRE
|
32.0 |
| 16 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
31.5 |
| 17 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
25.1 |
| 18 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
24.5 |
| 19 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
21.2 |
| 20 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
9.4 |
| 21 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
7.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Afghanistan vs Ireland: who played
Afghanistan won by 21 runs in T20I 2020 at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on 8 March 2020. Asghar Afghan top-scored with 49 off 28 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 3/38.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Asghar Afghan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Rashid Khan, Shapoor Zardan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Ireland XI: Paul Stirling, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Gareth Delany, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Simi Singh, George Dockrell, Joshua Little, Boyd Rankin, Craig Young.
Who won Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan won by 21 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Ireland played?
Afghanistan vs Ireland was played at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida on Sunday 8 March 2020, in T20I 2020.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan scored 184/4 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 163/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Asghar Afghan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 83/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Asghar Afghan top-scored with 49 off 28 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 3/38 in 4 overs.