Afghanistan vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2024
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2019–2024)
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AFG
Rating: 220
IRE
Rating: 205
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Mark Adair
IRE
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Curtis Campher
IRE
Catches (1+)
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Fours (2+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Catches (1+)
Harry Tector
IRE
Catches (1+)
Ross Adair
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Nangeyalia Kharote
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 14 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
IRE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Andrew Balbirnie
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Joshua Little
6 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Harry Tector b Mark Adair | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Sediqullah Atal | c Gareth Delany b Gareth Delany | 19 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 100 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | not out | 72* | 51 | 5 | 3 | 141.18 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Joshua Little b Curtis Campher | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) | c Paul Stirling b Benjamin White | 27 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 122.73 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Andrew Balbirnie b Joshua Little | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | c Curtis Campher b Barry McCarthy | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | run out (Lorcan Tucker) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 250 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Little | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry McCarthy | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Gareth Delany | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Benjamin White | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 |
Ireland · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balbirnie | b Naveen ul Haq | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Paul Stirling (c) | b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Lorcan Tucker (wk) | b Naveen ul Haq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | c Naveen ul Haq b Azmatullah Omarzai | 16 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 76.19 |
| Curtis Campher | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Nangeyalia Kharote | 28 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 121.74 |
| George Dockrell | c Naveen ul Haq b Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Gareth Delany | c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan | 21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 110.53 |
| Mark Adair | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Barry McCarthy | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Joshua Little | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Benjamin White | b Naveen ul Haq | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 2.2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 4.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 2.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 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 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
176.2 |
| 2 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
81.7 |
| 3 |
Curtis Campher
IRE
|
73.6 |
| 4 |
Gareth Delany
IRE
|
54.8 |
| 5 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
52.0 |
| 6 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
51.6 |
| 7 |
Mark Adair
IRE
|
38.1 |
| 8 |
Mohammad Ishaq
AFG
|
35.9 |
| 9 |
Joshua Little
IRE
|
31.6 |
| 10 |
Benjamin White
IRE
|
31.2 |
| 11 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
25.1 |
| 12 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
24.5 |
| 13 |
Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai
AFG
|
22.7 |
| 14 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
22.1 |
| 15 |
Harry Tector
IRE
|
19.1 |
| 16 |
Nangeyalia Kharote
AFG
|
16.5 |
| 17 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
15.6 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
9.0 |
| 19 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
6.7 |
| 20 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
4.3 |
| 21 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
3.6 |
| 22 |
Lorcan Tucker
IRE
|
0.0 |
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 57 runs in T20I 2024 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 18 March 2024. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 72 off 51 balls and Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/9.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Ireland XI: Andrew Balbirnie, Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White.
Who won Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan won by 57 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Ireland played?
Afghanistan vs Ireland was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 18 March 2024, in T20I 2024.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan scored 155/7 in 20 overs. Ireland scored 98/10 in 17.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 176/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 72 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/9 in 4 overs.