Afghanistan vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · One Day Internationals 2017
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Rahmat Shah
AFG
Runs (20+)
Rahmat Shah
AFG
Fours (2+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Runs (20+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Sixes (1+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Fours (2+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
Catches (1+)
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
Catches (1+)
Rahmat Shah
AFG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 18 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 18 ODI matches at this venue (since Oct 2017). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG vs SA 20 Sep 2024 | 311/4 (50) | 134/10 (34.2) | 445 |
| AFG vs SA 22 Sep 2024 | 169/10 (34) | 170/3 (33) | 339 |
| AFG vs BAN 06 Nov 2024 | 235/10 (49.4) | 143/10 (34.3) | 378 |
| AFG vs BAN 09 Nov 2024 | 252/7 (50) | 184/10 (43.3) | 436 |
| AFG vs BAN 11 Nov 2024 | 244/8 (50) | 246/5 (48.2) | 490 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
474 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
19 wkts
IRE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Paul Stirling
243 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Barry McCarthy
10 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
Ireland · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Porterfield (c) | c Asghar Afghan b Gulbadin Naib | 47 | 63 | 7 | 0 | 74.6 |
| Paul Stirling | lbw b Rashid Khan | 82 | 96 | 8 | 1 | 85.42 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Niall O'Brien (wk) | st Shafiqullah Shafiq b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 13 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 39.39 |
| Gary Wilson | b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin O'Brien | lbw b Dawlat Zadran | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 |
| Stuart Poynter | c Mohammad Nabi b Mohammad Nabi | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 |
| George Dockrell | not out | 62* | 48 | 7 | 1 | 129.17 |
| Barry McCarthy | b Dawlat Zadran | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Tim Murtagh | b Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Peter Chase | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 10 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | 10 | 0 | 65 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 10 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javed Ahmadi | c George Dockrell b Barry McCarthy | 48 | 67 | 7 | 0 | 71.64 |
| Ihsanullah Janat | b Barry McCarthy | 20 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 68.97 |
| Rahmat Shah | st Niall O'Brien b George Dockrell | 32 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 74.42 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Gary Wilson b Tim Murtagh | 12 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Nasir Jamal | c William Porterfield b Barry McCarthy | 25 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 53.19 |
| Mohammad Nabi | b Peter Chase | 29 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 111.54 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Stuart Poynter b Peter Chase | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rashid Khan | run out (Kevin O'Brien) | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk) | b Barry McCarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | lbw b Barry McCarthy | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Murtagh | 9 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 3.11 | 0 | 0 |
| George Dockrell | 9 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 4.67 | 9 | 0 |
| Peter Chase | 8.2 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 5.49 | 2 | 1 |
| Barry McCarthy | 9 | 1 | 46 | 5 | 5.11 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin O'Brien | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Stirling | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.43 | 1 | 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 |
Barry McCarthy
IRE
|
112.4 |
| 2 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
109.7 |
| 3 |
George Dockrell
IRE
|
95.1 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
72.5 |
| 5 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
69.5 |
| 6 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
63.0 |
| 7 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
60.5 |
| 8 |
Paul Stirling
IRE
|
56.9 |
| 9 |
Tim Murtagh
IRE
|
54.4 |
| 10 |
Peter Chase
IRE
|
39.4 |
| 11 |
Javed Ahmadi
AFG
|
29.6 |
| 12 |
William Porterfield
IRE
|
26.8 |
| 13 |
Rahmat Shah
AFG
|
24.0 |
| 14 |
Kevin O'Brien
IRE
|
23.0 |
| 15 |
Ihsanullah Janat
AFG
|
16.3 |
| 16 |
Nasir Jamal
AFG
|
13.3 |
| 17 |
Stuart Poynter
IRE
|
12.3 |
| 18 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
8.4 |
| 19 |
Niall O'Brien
IRE
|
7.3 |
| 20 |
Andrew Balbirnie
IRE
|
3.5 |
| 21 |
Gary Wilson
IRE
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Shafiqullah Shafiq
AFG
|
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
Ireland won by 51 runs in One Day Internationals 2017 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 7 December 2017. Paul Stirling top-scored with 82 off 96 balls and Barry McCarthy took 5/46.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan XI: Javed Ahmadi, Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, Asghar Afghan (c), Nasir Jamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk), Dawlat Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Ireland XI: William Porterfield (c), Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, Niall O'Brien (wk), Gary Wilson, Kevin O'Brien, Stuart Poynter, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Tim Murtagh, Peter Chase.
Who won Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Ireland won by 51 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Ireland played?
Afghanistan vs Ireland was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday 7 December 2017, in One Day Internationals 2017.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan scored 220/10 in 45.2 overs. Ireland scored 271/9 in 50 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Barry McCarthy was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 112/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Paul Stirling top-scored with 82 off 96 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Barry McCarthy took 5/46 in 9 overs.