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PREVIEW: This edition of the T20 World Cup has already given us quite number of surprises. First the two-time champions West Indies getting knocked out in the first round and now England lost to Ireland while Pakistan suffered a defeat against Zimbabwe. We now have Ireland taking on Afghanistan in Melbourne in the first clash of the day. The Irish team will be riding high on confidence after winning the previous game against England. They picked up wickets at regular intervals while England were chasing 158 and eventually clinched a win by 5 runs (D/L method) after rain played a spoilsport. On the other side, Afghanistan are still to get a win in the Super 12s. They lost the first match against England while the next one against New Zealand was called off due to rain. The Afghan side would look this game as an opportunity to gain some crucial points. SQUADS: Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Darwish Rasooli, Naveen-ul-Haq, Qais Ahmad Ireland: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Fionn Hand, Joshua Little, Simi Singh, Conor Olphert, Graham Hume, Stephen Doheny Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Afghanistan vs Ireland T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Match called off due to rain at MCG
FirstCricket Staff
• October 28, 2022, 11:18:07 IST
Afghanistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup, HIGHLIGHTS: Rain played spoilsport once again in the tournament as the game was called off
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October 28, 2022, 11:18:07 (IST)
Well, that’s it from our end for this game. Let’s now move on to the next fixture which is between England and Australia at the same venue and hope that rain doesn’t spoil the party. You stay with us for all the LIVE UPDATES
October 28, 2022, 11:16:37 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 11:15:07 (IST)
Afghanistan vs Ireland
In a couple of days time, rain has played a dramatic role in Ireland’s joy as well as a bit of disappointment. It helped them clinch a win against England and today they will have to share the points. Afghanistan are not at all an easy side to beat but considering the kind of momentum that Ireland had, they did have a slight edge
In a couple of days time, rain has played a dramatic role in Ireland’s joy as well as a bit of disappointment. It helped them clinch a win against England and today they will have to share the points. Afghanistan are not at all an easy side to beat but considering the kind of momentum that Ireland had, they did have a slight edge
October 28, 2022, 11:10:22 (IST)
IRE vs AFG
The rain has played the spoilsport. The game has been abandoned sadly without a ball being bowled (no toss). The two sides will share the points
The rain has played the spoilsport. The game has been abandoned sadly without a ball being bowled (no toss). The two sides will share the points
October 28, 2022, 11:04:19 (IST)
The next game between England and Australia is also scheduled to take place at the same venue. It’s under dark clouds (literally)
October 28, 2022, 10:44:43 (IST)
The news from the centre is that the next inspection will only happen after the rain stops
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October 28, 2022, 10:37:09 (IST)
IRE vs AFG LIVE UPDATES
There was an inspection scheduled but the rain hasn’t stopped yet which means we will have to wait for some more time. Even if the game is held, we will lose out on some overs
There was an inspection scheduled but the rain hasn’t stopped yet which means we will have to wait for some more time. Even if the game is held, we will lose out on some overs
October 28, 2022, 10:24:00 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 10:15:28 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 10:13:04 (IST)
IRE vs AFG
Well, one thing is for sure that this “rain” factor has made the tournament interesting for sure. New Zealand were off to a thumping start to the campaign after they defeated Australia and were favourites against Afghanistan. But that match was called off and the points were shared. Ireland were pretty impressive against England but the rain played an important role in their win against England. South Africa who were looking in cruise control against Zimbabwe also had to settle with one point as it was washed away due to rain as well
Well, one thing is for sure that this “rain” factor has made the tournament interesting for sure. New Zealand were off to a thumping start to the campaign after they defeated Australia and were favourites against Afghanistan. But that match was called off and the points were shared. Ireland were pretty impressive against England but the rain played an important role in their win against England. South Africa who were looking in cruise control against Zimbabwe also had to settle with one point as it was washed away due to rain as well
October 28, 2022, 10:03:58 (IST)
IRE vs AFG LIVE UPDATES
Covers had been pulled off but they are coming on now. This is getting frustrating now. The weather in Melbourne has already played a major role in qualification scenarios
Covers had been pulled off but they are coming on now. This is getting frustrating now. The weather in Melbourne has already played a major role in qualification scenarios
October 28, 2022, 09:38:01 (IST)
Afghanistan vs Ireland
The wait continues. The covers are still on. Rain continues to spoil the mood. There will be an inspection at 4pm local time.This is an important game especially for Ireland. They have a win against England and another victory will give them important points
The wait continues. The covers are still on. Rain continues to spoil the mood. There will be an inspection at 4pm local time.This is an important game especially for Ireland. They have a win against England and another victory will give them important points
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October 28, 2022, 09:21:06 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 09:07:38 (IST)
Ireland vs Afghanistan
The toss has been delayed due to rain. We already have had some rain-affected matches and we might have a couple more because the next fixture is also slated to take place at the same venue today
The toss has been delayed due to rain. We already have had some rain-affected matches and we might have a couple more because the next fixture is also slated to take place at the same venue today
October 28, 2022, 08:52:29 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 08:50:38 (IST)
Ireland vs Afghanistan LIVE
The good thing is that it isn’t raining at the moment and we will have an inspection right now
The good thing is that it isn’t raining at the moment and we will have an inspection right now
October 28, 2022, 08:46:35 (IST)
Ireland vs Afghanistan
Here’s the bad news folks. It’s been drizzling on and off since morning. The matches in Melbourne have been rain-affected. Let’s just hope that we get full games today as both the encounters are scheduled to take place at MCG
Here’s the bad news folks. It’s been drizzling on and off since morning. The matches in Melbourne have been rain-affected. Let’s just hope that we get full games today as both the encounters are scheduled to take place at MCG
October 28, 2022, 08:12:23 (IST)
Ireland vs Afghanistan- Pre match talks
“I hope we’ve done something similar. I’ve always said cricket isn’t a big game in Ireland. We’re the flag bearers, and we want to make it ag as possible. But it’s certainly an absolute pleasure to play here, to lead the first Irish team to ever play here. And we get to play here on Friday, which is such a thrill,” said Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie
“I hope we’ve done something similar. I’ve always said cricket isn’t a big game in Ireland. We’re the flag bearers, and we want to make it ag as possible. But it’s certainly an absolute pleasure to play here, to lead the first Irish team to ever play here. And we get to play here on Friday, which is such a thrill,” said Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie
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October 28, 2022, 07:47:10 (IST)
October 28, 2022, 07:39:59 (IST)
This is a crucial fixture for both the sides. Afghanistan got one point after their previous game against New Zealand was washed away while Ireland took two points as the defeated England
October 28, 2022, 07:33:46 (IST)
Hello and welcome to the LIVE COVERAGE of the T20 World Cup fixture between Afghanistan and Ireland
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