Afghanistan ODI vs Ireland ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Ireland ODI won the match by 15 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Afghanistan ODI took on Ireland ODI on Jan 11, 2026, 11:03 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ireland ODI won the match by 15 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 407 runs and 11 wickets fall between Ireland ODI (211/7 in 30.0 overs) and Afghanistan ODI (196/4 in 30.0 overs).
2. Ireland ODI Innings Breakdown (211/7)
Batting in the first innings, Ireland ODI finished on 211/7 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.03 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ireland ODI accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. George Dockrell spearheaded the batting effort with 45 runs off 29 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 155.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Andy McBrine , who contributed 43 runs off 25 deliveries, while Paul Stirling added 39 (41b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 2/33 in 6.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Noor Ahmad (2/51 in 5.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (196/4)
Pursuing a target of 212 runs for victory, Afghanistan ODI recorded 196/4 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.53 runs per over. Azmatullah Omarzai anchored the chase for Afghanistan ODI with 64 runs from 64 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside Hashmatullah Shahidi who chipped in with 59 off 51 balls. Defending the total, George Dockrell delivered a key spell of 2/29 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.83, while Josh Little finished with 1/29 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Azmatullah Omarzai and Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan ODI), who combined for 120 runs off 112 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—George Dockrell (Ireland ODI) topped the match rankings with 211.0 total points, followed closely by Azmatullah Omarzai (177.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to George Dockrell.