Ireland v Afghanistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 5th Match, Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026

Afghanistan tour of Ireland 5th Match: Ireland v Afghanistan at Belfast, August 15, 2026
Ireland
IRE
298/7 (50)
Afghanistan
AFG
302/4 (48.5)
Finished
AFG won by 6 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Rahmat Shah143133132107.52
Hashmatullah Shahidi9610150.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Jai Moondra9.506616.71
Liam McCarthy1014734.70
Current Partnership: 23 run (2.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Azmatullah Omarzai 24 (14) | Fall of Wicket: 279/4 (46.4 ov)
CRR: 6.18 | Last Ten Overs: 86/2 8.60
Recent: 41·2124142·11W·462

Commentary

4
48.5
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Rahmat Shah goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
48.4
Jai Moondra to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
48.3
Jai Moondra to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays cut to the short fine leg.
2
48.2
Jai Moondra to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
48.1
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Rahmat Shah goes back to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 48 (13 runs)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 6 (3)
Rahmat Shah 138 (131)
Afghanistan 294/4
Liam McCarthy 10-1-47-3
Jai Moondra 9-0-58-1
2
47.6
Liam McCarthy to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
47.5
Liam McCarthy to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back and caresses flick shot to deep fine leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
47.4
Liam McCarthy to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
4
47.3
Liam McCarthy to Rahmat Shah, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Rahmat Shah goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
47.2
Liam McCarthy to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
47.1
Liam McCarthy to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 47 (12 runs)
Rahmat Shah 131 (127)
Hashmatullah Shahidi 0 (1)
Afghanistan 281/4
Jai Moondra 9-0-58-1
Curtis Campher 7-0-46-0
1
46.6
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1lb
46.5
Jai Moondra to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes back, aims to slam defensive shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
w
46.4
Azmatullah Omarzai c G Hoey b J Moondra 24 (14) Jai Moondra to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, c G Hoey b J Moondra, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back, takes a big risk by attempting uppercut towards slip, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Gavin Hoey, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Azmatullah Omarzai.
0
46.3
Jai Moondra to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
4
46.2
Jai Moondra to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
6
46.1
Jai Moondra to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 46 (6 runs)
Rahmat Shah 130 (126)
Azmatullah Omarzai 14 (10)
Afghanistan 269/3
Curtis Campher 7-0-46-0
Jai Moondra 8-0-47-0
2
45.6
Curtis Campher to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
45.5
Curtis Campher to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
45.4
Curtis Campher to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the point.
1
45.3
Curtis Campher to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
45.2
Curtis Campher to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
2
45.1
Curtis Campher to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs. Misfielding has cost them runs
End of over 45 (10 runs)
Rahmat Shah 125 (121)
Azmatullah Omarzai 13 (9)
Afghanistan 263/3
Jai Moondra 8-0-47-0
Gavin Hoey 10-0-73-0
1
44.6
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
4
44.5
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Rahmat Shah goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
44.4
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, 2 runs, Rahmat Shah hangs in the crease and plays off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
0
44.3
Jai Moondra to Rahmat Shah, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.