Afghanistan vs Ireland - Players & Playing XI · Test Series 2019
Test Series
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Match Only Test
Result
Head-to-Head Record
AFG 1
2 matches
1 IRE
Based on 2 H2H matches (2019–2024)
Last 2 H2H Results (AFG perspective)
L
W
AFG Form
Season Comparison
66.7%
Win %
0%
281
Avg Runs
189.5
218
Avg Conceded
199.5
10
Avg Wickets
10
5.3
Avg Sixes
1
33
Avg Boundaries
26
Active Streaks
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Paul Stirling
IRE
2
Runs (20+)
Afsar Zazai
AFG
2
Runs (20+)
Paul Stirling
IRE
2
Fours (2+)
Hashmatullah Shahidi
AFG
2
Fours (2+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
2
Fours (2+)
Afsar Zazai
AFG
2
Fours (2+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
2
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 2 H2H matches
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India
Based on the last 2 Test matches at this venue (since Mar 2019). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,113.5
Avg 1st Inn
209.0
Avg 2nd Inn
375.0
Avg Sixes
12.0
Avg Fours
125.5
Bat 1st Win %
50%
Boundary %
51.5%
Seam Econ
2.81
Spin Econ
3.42
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG vs IRE 15 Mar 2019 | 172/10 (60) | 314/10 (106.3) | 923 |
| IND vs ENG 25 Jan 2024 | 246/10 (64.3) | 436/10 (121) | 1304 |
AFG at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
1
Won
0
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
27.2
Highest Score
98
Top Scorer
Rahmat Shah
98 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Yamin Ahmadzai
3 wkts
IRE at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
0
Won
1
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
14.8
Highest Score
54
Top Scorer
Tim Murtagh
54 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Stuart Thompson
3 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
IRE Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
Mohammad Shahzad
Wicketkeeper
WK
2
Ihsanullah Janat
Top Order Batter
Rahmat Shah
Allrounder
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Top Order Batter
Mohammad Nabi
Allrounder
Asghar Afghan
Middle Order Batter
C
7
Ikram Alikhil
Wicketkeeper
Rashid Khan
Bowler
Yamin Ahmadzai
Bowler
Wafadar Momand
Bowler
Waqar Salamkheil
Bowler
Ireland
Playing XI in this match
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
William Porterfield
Batsman
C
2
Paul Stirling
Batting Allrounder
Andrew Balbirnie
Batsman
James McCollum
Batsman
Kevin O'Brien
Batting Allrounder
Stuart Poynter
Wicketkeeper
WK
7
Stuart Thompson
Bowler
George Dockrell
Bowler
Andy McBrine
Bowler
James Cameron-Dow
Allrounder
Tim Murtagh
Bowler
Ireland · Innings 1
lbw b Mohammad Nabi
9 (26)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 34.62
c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai
26 (30)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 86.67
b Yamin Ahmadzai
4 (7)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 57.14
b Rashid Khan
4 (9)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 44.44
lbw b Mohammad Nabi
12 (23)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 52.17
Stuart Poynter
(wk)
lbw b Rashid Khan
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Hashmatullah Shahidi b Mohammad Nabi
3 (31)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 9.68
c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai
39 (100)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 39
b Waqar Salamkheil
3 (26)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 11.54
lbw b Waqar Salamkheil
9 (31)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 29.03
not out
54* (75)
4×4 · 2×6 · SR 72
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Porterfield (c) | lbw b Mohammad Nabi | 9 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 34.62 |
| Paul Stirling | c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai | 26 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | b Yamin Ahmadzai | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| James McCollum | b Rashid Khan | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Kevin O'Brien | lbw b Mohammad Nabi | 12 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Stuart Poynter (wk) | lbw b Rashid Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Thompson | c Hashmatullah Shahidi b Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 9.68 |
| George Dockrell | c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai | 39 | 100 | 6 | 0 | 39 |
| Andy McBrine | b Waqar Salamkheil | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 11.54 |
| James Cameron-Dow | lbw b Waqar Salamkheil | 9 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 29.03 |
| Tim Murtagh | not out | 54* | 75 | 4 | 2 | 72 |
Total
172/10
(60 ov)
FoW
1-37 (Paul Stirling, 8.4 ov), 2-41 (William Porterfield, 9.4 ov), 3-39 (Andrew Balbirnie, 10.5 ov), 4-55 (James McCollum, 13.1 ov), 5-55 (Stuart Poynter, 13.3 ov), 6-59 (Kevin O'Brien, 20.1 ov), 7-62 (Stuart Thompson, 22.1 ov), 8-69 (Andy McBrine, 29.3 ov), 9-85 (James Cameron-Dow, 39.1 ov), 10-172 (George Dockrell, 59.6 ov)
Afghanistan · Bowling
12-2-41-3 · Econ 3.42
3/41
12 ov
8-3-31-0 · Econ 3.88
0/31
8 ov
14-5-36-3 · Econ 2.57
3/36
14 ov
12-5-20-2 · Econ 1.67
2/20
12 ov
14-4-35-2 · Econ 2.5
2/35
14 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 12 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 3.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Wafadar Momand | 8 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 3.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 14 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 2.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 12 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 14 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
Mohammad Shahzad
(wk)
c James Cameron-Dow b James Cameron-Dow
40 (64)
6×4 · 1×6 · SR 62.5
lbw b James Cameron-Dow
7 (34)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 20.59
b Tim Murtagh
98 (214)
15×4 · 0×6 · SR 45.79
lbw b Andy McBrine
61 (154)
6×4 · 0×6 · SR 39.61
Asghar Afghan
(c)
c Stuart Poynter b Stuart Thompson
67 (92)
6×4 · 4×6 · SR 72.83
c James Cameron-Dow b Stuart Thompson
0 (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
b Andy McBrine
7 (40)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 17.5
lbw b George Dockrell
10 (8)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 125
lbw b George Dockrell
2 (5)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 40
c Andy McBrine b Stuart Thompson
6 (24)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 25
not out
1* (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 25
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c James Cameron-Dow b James Cameron-Dow | 40 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 62.5 |
| Ihsanullah Janat | lbw b James Cameron-Dow | 7 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 20.59 |
| Rahmat Shah | b Tim Murtagh | 98 | 214 | 15 | 0 | 45.79 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | lbw b Andy McBrine | 61 | 154 | 6 | 0 | 39.61 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Stuart Poynter b Stuart Thompson | 67 | 92 | 6 | 4 | 72.83 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c James Cameron-Dow b Stuart Thompson | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ikram Alikhil | b Andy McBrine | 7 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Rashid Khan | lbw b George Dockrell | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | lbw b George Dockrell | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Wafadar Momand | c Andy McBrine b Stuart Thompson | 6 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | not out | 1* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Total
314/10
(106.3 ov)
FoW
1-27 (Ihsanullah Janat, 12.3 ov), 2-68 (Mohammad Shahzad, 20.5 ov), 3-198 (Hashmatullah Shahidi, 71.5 ov), 4-226 (Rahmat Shah, 81.4 ov), 5-227 (Mohammad Nabi, 82.4 ov), 6-255 (Ikram Alikhil, 93.5 ov), 7-272 (Rashid Khan, 96.5 ov), 8-280 (Yamin Ahmadzai, 98.4 ov), 9-311 (Asghar Afghan, 104.4 ov), 10-314 (Wafadar Momand, 106.3 ov)
Ireland · Bowling
22-9-33-1 · Econ 1.5
1/33
22 ov
27-4-77-2 · Econ 2.85
2/77
27 ov
18-0-94-2 · Econ 5.22
2/94
wd 3 · nb 1
17.3-5-28-3 · Econ 1.62
3/28
wd 1 · nb 2
18-4-63-2 · Econ 3.5
2/63
18 ov
4-1-11-0 · Econ 2.75
0/11
4 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Murtagh | 22 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 27 | 4 | 77 | 2 | 2.85 | 0 | 0 |
| James Cameron-Dow | 18 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 5.22 | 3 | 1 |
| Stuart Thompson | 17.3 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 1.62 | 1 | 2 |
| George Dockrell | 18 | 4 | 63 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin O'Brien | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
Ireland · Innings 3 288/10 (93 ov)
c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Ikram Alikhil b Waqar Salamkheil
82 (149)
11×4 · 0×6 · SR 55.03
lbw b Yamin Ahmadzai
14 (49)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 28.57
lbw b Rashid Khan
39 (96)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 40.63
lbw b Rashid Khan
56 (78)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 71.79
Stuart Poynter
(wk)
c Ihsanullah Janat b Waqar Salamkheil
1 (9)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 11.11
lbw b Rashid Khan
1 (12)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 8.33
lbw b Rashid Khan
25 (79)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 31.65
st Ikram Alikhil b Rashid Khan
4 (13)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 30.77
c Rahmat Shah b Yamin Ahmadzai
27 (32)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 84.38
not out
32* (39)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 82.05
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Porterfield (c) | c Ikram Alikhil b Yamin Ahmadzai | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | c Ikram Alikhil b Waqar Salamkheil | 82 | 149 | 11 | 0 | 55.03 |
| Paul Stirling | lbw b Yamin Ahmadzai | 14 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 28.57 |
| James McCollum | lbw b Rashid Khan | 39 | 96 | 5 | 0 | 40.63 |
| Kevin O'Brien | lbw b Rashid Khan | 56 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 71.79 |
| Stuart Poynter (wk) | c Ihsanullah Janat b Waqar Salamkheil | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Stuart Thompson | lbw b Rashid Khan | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 |
| George Dockrell | lbw b Rashid Khan | 25 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 31.65 |
| Andy McBrine | st Ikram Alikhil b Rashid Khan | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 30.77 |
| Tim Murtagh | c Rahmat Shah b Yamin Ahmadzai | 27 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 84.38 |
| James Cameron-Dow | not out | 32* | 39 | 5 | 0 | 82.05 |
Total
288/10
(93 ov)
FoW
1-0 (William Porterfield, 0.2 ov), 2-33 (Paul Stirling, 16.2 ov), 3-137 (Andrew Balbirnie, 48.4 ov), 4-141 (James McCollum, 49.4 ov), 5-150 (Stuart Poynter, 52.6 ov), 6-157 (Stuart Thompson, 55.5 ov), 7-220 (George Dockrell, 78.3 ov), 8-229 (Kevin O'Brien, 80.2 ov), 9-230 (Andy McBrine, 82.3 ov), 10-288 (Tim Murtagh, 92.6 ov)
Afghanistan · Bowling
14-1-52-3 · Econ 3.71
3/52
14 ov
20-1-58-0 · Econ 2.9
0/58
20 ov
34-7-82-5 · Econ 2.41
5/82
34 ov
17-2-66-2 · Econ 3.88
2/66
17 ov
8-0-24-0 · Econ 3
0/24
wd 1 · nb 0
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 14 | 1 | 52 | 3 | 3.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 20 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 2.9 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 34 | 7 | 82 | 5 | 2.41 | 0 | 0 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 17 | 2 | 66 | 2 | 3.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Wafadar Momand | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 4 149/3 (47.5 ov)
Mohammad Shahzad
(wk)
c Stuart Poynter b Andy McBrine
2 (34)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 5.88
not out
65* (129)
8×4 · 2×6 · SR 50.39
c Stuart Poynter b James Cameron-Dow
76 (122)
13×4 · 0×6 · SR 62.3
run out (Tim Murtagh)
1 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
not out
4* (1)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 400
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Stuart Poynter b Andy McBrine | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 5.88 |
| Ihsanullah Janat | not out | 65* | 129 | 8 | 2 | 50.39 |
| Rahmat Shah | c Stuart Poynter b James Cameron-Dow | 76 | 122 | 13 | 0 | 62.3 |
| Mohammad Nabi | run out (Tim Murtagh) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
Total
149/3
(47.5 ov)
DNB
Asghar Afghan (c), Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Wafadar Momand, Waqar Salamkheil, Yamin Ahmadzai
FoW
1-5 (Mohammad Shahzad, 9.4 ov), 2-144 (Rahmat Shah, 47.3 ov), 3-145 (Mohammad Nabi, 47.4 ov)
Ireland · Bowling
22-7-58-0 · Econ 2.64
0/58
wd 1 · nb 0
13-5-35-1 · Econ 2.69
1/35
13 ov
5.5-0-24-1 · Econ 4.36
1/24
5.5 ov
5-3-15-0 · Econ 3
0/15
5 ov
1-0-9-0 · Econ 9
0/9
1 ov
1-0-8-0 · Econ 8
0/8
1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dockrell | 22 | 7 | 58 | 0 | 2.64 | 1 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | 13 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 2.69 | 0 | 0 |
| James Cameron-Dow | 5.5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 4.36 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Murtagh | 5 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Thompson | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Afghanistan vs Ireland: who played
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets in Test Series 2019 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on 15 March 2019. Rahmat Shah top-scored with 98 off 214 balls and Rashid Khan took 5/82.
Test Series standings
Afghanistan stats
Ireland stats
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Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Asghar Afghan (c), Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Wafadar Momand, Waqar Salamkheil. Ireland XI: William Porterfield (c), Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie, James McCollum, Kevin O'Brien, Stuart Poynter (wk), Stuart Thompson, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, James Cameron-Dow, Tim Murtagh.
Who won Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Ireland played?
Afghanistan vs Ireland was played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand on Friday 15 March 2019, in Test Series 2019.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Afghanistan scored 314/10 in 106.3 overs. Ireland scored 172/10 in 60 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Rahmat Shah top-scored with 98 off 214 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Ireland?
Rashid Khan took 5/82 in 34 overs.