Ireland vs Afghanistan series in India! [Afghanistan win T20Is 3-0 & ODIs 3-2]

[Rayyman]

Afghanistan can beat Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West Indies in ODI series'. LOL.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

So frustrating. Have scored 600 runs in two ODI's and lost both.

Umpire screwed us today, Stirling was putting in an absolutely magnificent shift, 6 wickets and 95* off 70, absolutely atrocious lbw call screwed us.

Its especially frustrating because I honestly believe if Rashid Khan wasn't Afghan we'd have won the last two t20's and these two ODI's. We just cannot play him at all.

Least we've gone to a team who can beat any FM team in Asia IMO and really competed well, but its so frustrating seeing us come close and fall just short time and time again.

 

[troodon]

Afghanistan can beat Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West Indies in ODI series'. LOL.

I don't think they can beat Pak at this stage. Afghans need another quality bat in the middle order. They are still missing a world class batsman. But they found a world class spinner in Rashid Khan. He will win them a lot of games in Indian conditions.

But they can definitely whip West Indies if the series is played in India.

Srilanka will be tough to beat for Afghans.

 

[troodon]

Stirling and Porterfield seem to be stuck in a mediocre Irish team.

Irish have regressed.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Stirling and Porterfield seem to be stuck in a mediocre Irish team.

Irish have regressed.

Porterfield before this series was terrible lol. Our middle order is carrying too many passengers and they keep holding Rashid back for the 80 off 75 balls stage of the match where we need to attack him and he always picks us apart.

Literally every game has followed this pattern. We bowl first, bowl crap, Afghanistan get a good score. We fly out the blocks, get a really solid platform, Rashid has 6-7 overs left entering the last 20 overs (or he has all 4 overs left entering the last 8 for the t20 series) we need to accelerate and we lose wickets in heaps, fall short.

Last four games each one has played out the exact same way.

 

[Lion of Khyber]

Umpire screwed us today, Stirling was putting in an absolutely magnificent shift, 6 wickets and 95* off 70, absolutely atrocious lbw call screwed us.

Shahzad was not out too, would have been devasting as well, if the umpire hadn't screwed it up.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Shahzad was not out too, would have been devasting as well, if the umpire hadn't screwed it up.

Was not awake for that but hadn't heard anything about that decision being controversial. Either way nothing could be as bad as Stirling's, don't even know if a five-fer and century has ever been done before and he gets lbw to a ball that'd miss a fifth stump

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Was not awake for that but hadn't heard anything about that decision being controversial. Either way nothing could be as bad as Stirling's, don't even know if a five-fer and century has ever been done before and he gets lbw to a ball that'd miss a fifth stump

Ireland were at the receiving end of a bad call. Shahzad looked close.

Ireland played really well in both ODI's. Especially the batting. Stirling, Ed Joyce and Porterfield got them of to a good start once again, but they struggled to finish the game once again from a good position. Afghanistan Captain is using Rashid very well. One can easily panic and bring him in early, but he keeps his cool and uses him at the right time. One thing you have to give Asghar, he might stink in the field and with the bat, but he seems a decent Captain.

Dowlat Zadran has looked superior fast bowler and his reverse swing towards the end of the inning has been crucial as well. Guy need to stop bowling NO BALLS! Today he got 2 wickets and both of them were NOBALLS. Got Stirling early, but had overstepped.

Gulbadin, Hamza and Nabi has looked very ordinary with the ball and that's main reason IReland have done so well. Especially Nabi and Hamza has been trashed.

 

[CricketAnalyst]

So frustrating. Have scored 600 runs in two ODI's and lost both.

Umpire screwed us today, Stirling was putting in an absolutely magnificent shift, 6 wickets and 95* off 70, absolutely atrocious lbw call screwed us.

Its especially frustrating because I honestly believe if Rashid Khan wasn't Afghan we'd have won the last two t20's and these two ODI's. We just cannot play him at all.

Least we've gone to a team who can beat any FM team in Asia IMO and really competed well, but its so frustrating seeing us come close and fall just short time and time again.

It would have been very very close if Stirling hadn't got that call. You guys had a shot in any case, but the issue is, Stirling can't play him either and there was every chance he would have got him later. Rashid has a habit of sparking these collapses. In fact, Afghanistan defending totals have a habit of being behind and then suddenly winning when their spinners cause collapses.

 

[MMHS]

So frustrating. Have scored 600 runs in two ODI's and lost both.

Umpire screwed us today, Stirling was putting in an absolutely magnificent shift, 6 wickets and 95* off 70, absolutely atrocious lbw call screwed us.

Its especially frustrating because I honestly believe if Rashid Khan wasn't Afghan we'd have won the last two t20's and these two ODI's. We just cannot play him at all.

Least we've gone to a team who can beat any FM team in Asia IMO and really competed well, but its so frustrating seeing us come close and fall just short time and time again.

Viv had the best ever match figures - 115 & 5/45 .... or such, against NZ. Bad luck indeed, but Afghan's are good LO side, really give tough fight to most teams. Probably will win series against WI & SRL at least & make it really tough for us, it not win it.

 

[Stallion__]

Ireland with their first win today. Ireland have done well except that they didn't have an answer to Rashid. If they can manage to see him off like today, they would be favorites to win.

 

[Citizen4]

Ireland with their first win today. Ireland have done well except that they didn't have an answer to Rashid. If they can manage to see him off like today, they would be favorites to win.

exactly, spinners are the difference between win and loss for Afghanistan.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Ireland with their first win today. Ireland have done well except that they didn't have an answer to Rashid. If they can manage to see him off like today, they would be favorites to win.

Thats because they were chasing 50-70 runs less today.
The pattern of the series is Ireland required quick runs, Afg save Rashid's overs, Irish batsmen tried to hit Rashid, failed in hitting, lost wickets and in turn fell short of Afgs' totals.

 

[amit]

I went to the 2nd ODI as well on 17th March That's me with a Afghanistan fan

India-Afghanistan friendship

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Finally we get a damn win. God knows we need it

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Also shout out to Stirling, been magnificent all series, robbed by an lbw on 95 last game, out on 99 today! Poor guy

 

[Donal Cozzie]

What a series, what a match, what an innings, what a man! Kevin O brien!!!!!

Fantasticcc win, under so much pressure and with one leg and he scores 75 off 60!!

 

[mhraja]

Finally Kevin O Brien comes off good with the bat in this series and what a way to do it.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

[MENTION=208]amit[/MENTION] man I'm hurt here, where's your love for the Irish team

You got two days to get a photo else I'm blocking you

 

[shaz619]

What a series, what a match, what an innings, what a man! Kevin O brien!!!!!

Fantasticcc win, under so much pressure and with one leg and he scores 75 off 60!!

Are Afghanistan that good or have Ireland declined over the years due to various factors?

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Are Afghanistan that good or have Ireland declined over the years due to various factors?

Man AFG went to Bangladesh and could easily have won the series, as it was they lost 2-1. They beat the WI in the WT20 and had England and SL on the ropes. They've beaten Zimbabwe 3 series running in all formats, and its in India where Ireland won't have much experience of the conditions. Throw in the fact that in Nabi and Khan they have two legitimately world class all rounders IMO and yes, this is a damn good win.

Afghanistan would beat several FM's in these conditions IMO, WI and Zimbabwe definitely, SL/BD/Pak wouldn't find it easy either.

 

[shaz619]

Man AFG went to Bangladesh and could easily have won the series, as it was they lost 2-1. They beat the WI in the WT20 and had England and SL on the ropes. They've beaten Zimbabwe 3 series running in all formats, and its in India where Ireland won't have much experience of the conditions. Throw in the fact that in Nabi and Khan they have two legitimately world class all rounders IMO and yes, this is a damn good win.

Afghanistan would beat several FM's in these conditions IMO, WI and Zimbabwe definitely, SL/BD/Pak wouldn't find it easy either.

This AFG team has rapidly improved it's incredible really even more so in light of their situation back home, hopefully there is a set up in place to nurture future talent and the PCB should allow them to play in their domestic set up. But I do feel like Ireland in recent times have been coasting, they had a decent WC in 2015 so perhaps they've not really declined as much as I seem to think but need to step it up!

 

[Donal Cozzie]

This AFG team has rapidly improved it's incredible really even more so in light of their situation back home, hopefully there is a set up in place to nurture future talent and the PCB should allow them to play in their domestic set up. But I do feel like Ireland in recent times have been coasting, they had a decent WC in 2015 so perhaps they've not really declined as much as I seem to think but need to step it up!

Definitely true my man, but when an 8 year coach leaves and you have to blood in several players with zero experience it takes time for things to turn around. Going away from home and competing very well with AFG is a sign to me that we've improved a bit

 

[shaz619]

Definitely true my man, but when an 8 year coach leaves and you have to blood in several players with zero experience it takes time for things to turn around. Going away from home and competing very well with AFG is a sign to me that we've improved a bit

I didn't know that, so this is like a mini rebuilding phase for you; it was bound to come given the age of many journeymen in that team who've longed served Irish cricket. You also need to make sure these guys don't run away to England it always happens with the really good cricketers.

I think Irish cricket need to introduce a rule where if you represent another team you become ineligible to represent Ireland again because then that would prevent players like Ed Joyce from leaving for England in the first place with the knowledge that if it doesn't work out he got something to fall back on when it comes to his ambitions at the international level, it's a privilege to represent your county and compete against teams around the world; such individuals should not be taken back imo because it will benefit Ireland in the long run. But with Test status around the corner that should hopefully also prevent future deserters.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

I didn't know that, so this is like a mini rebuilding phase for you; it was bound to come given the age of many journeymen in that team who've longed served Irish cricket. You also need to make sure these guys don't run away to England it always happens with the really good cricketers.

I think Irish cricket need to introduce a rule where if you represent another team you become ineligible to represent Ireland again because then that would prevent players like Ed Joyce from leaving for England in the first place with the knowledge that if it doesn't work out he got something to fall back on when it comes to his ambitions at the international level, it's a privilege to represent your county and compete against teams around the world; such individuals should not be taken back imo because it will benefit Ireland in the long run. But with Test status around the corner that should hopefully also prevent future deserters.

Joyce left when Ireland were a pub team, can't blame his decision. Rankin was a tough one to take but if they want to come back why would we say no, we simply do not have the resources to turn down talented players when they appear. Also, realistically none of our players are good enough to make it with England, unlike in 2011-2015 when Englands LO teams were a joke they've got lots of dynamic quality players now, can't see how any of our players would get anywhere close.

Anyway, with counties less likely to select Irish players due to our busier schedule this should hopefully not be a problem in future.

 

[Executioner]

Hopefully test status will help Ireland's cause.

It seems their growth has been stunted no thanks to ICC.

 

[BD-fan]

I wish I was the ICC president. I would give Ireland Test status, Day 1. Fund more to Afghans domestic leagues, Day 2. Kiss hug beg whatever it takes to BCCI to play a series at Tokyo or Beijing against Pak - ASAP. World Cricket misses the rivalry. After signed document; resign. Job is done.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Congrats Donal Cozzie. Great comeback by Ireland.

And this is becoming a pattern for Afghanistan. They go 2-0 up in the series, but can't finish the job. This is the third time an opposition has made it back to 2-2.

Interesting game awaiting.

 

[MMHS]

Ireland has done exceptionally well here. Beating Afghans in South Asia isn't easy, form that I can say that they'll beat Afghans at home or in UK with their seemers & with Rashid missing his favourite condition.

More than Afghans, I'll back Ireland to get as much ICC support as possible because that'll help keeping their best players out of ECB's reach.

 

[amit]

[MENTION=208]amit[/MENTION] man I'm hurt here, where's your love for the Irish team

You got two days to get a photo else I'm blocking you

There were no Irish guys that day. But some Irish fans are coming over for the Intercontinental cup and I will have a pic with the Irish guys then

Give me time of 1 week. I will be going on either 28th or 29th for Intercontinental cup

 

[javiersuka]

There were no Irish guys that day. But some Irish fans are coming over for the Intercontinental cup and I will have a pic with the Irish guys then

Give me time of 1 week. I will be going on either 28th or 29th for Intercontinental cup

Maaan,

Do you like Associate Cricket so much that you even go for their matches as a neutral fan?

 

[amit]

Maaan,

Do you like Associate Cricket so much that you even go for their matches as a neutral fan?

That stadium where Afg v Ire is happening is just 35 kms away from my home. I have already gone to 2 matches

And I have always loved Associate cricket

 

[Pakpak]

Man AFG went to Bangladesh and could easily have won the series, as it was they lost 2-1. They beat the WI in the WT20 and had England and SL on the ropes. They've beaten Zimbabwe 3 series running in all formats, and its in India where Ireland won't have much experience of the conditions. Throw in the fact that in Nabi and Khan they have two legitimately world class all rounders IMO and yes, this is a damn good win.

Afghanistan would beat several FM's in these conditions IMO, WI and Zimbabwe definitely, SL/BD/Pak wouldn't find it easy either.

This AFG team has rapidly improved it's incredible really even more so in light of their situation back home, hopefully there is a set up in place to nurture future talent and the PCB should allow them to play in their domestic set up. But I do feel like Ireland in recent times have been coasting, they had a decent WC in 2015 so perhaps they've not really declined as much as I seem to think but need to step it up!

Afghanistan have beaten Bangladesh three times already, they are definitely a good team on the up.

 

[Pakpak]

That stadium where Afg v Ire is happening is just 35 kms away from my home. I have already gone to 2 matches

And I have always loved Associate cricket

More pictures please!

 

[javiersuka]

That stadium where Afg v Ire is happening is just 35 kms away from my home. I have already gone to 2 matches

And I have always loved Associate cricket

OK, you should be uploading more pics as often as you can from the stadium which is Afghanistans home venue.

Some with players and some with fans.

Thanks.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

That stadium where Afg v Ire is happening is just 35 kms away from my home. I have already gone to 2 matches

And I have always loved Associate cricket

Have you clicked some pictures of the Noida stadium yet?

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Congratulations @landofthebravepeople [MENTION=109704]AFG_Brit[/MENTION]

A thoroughly enjoyable series that either team deserved to win IMO, every match a close game. Main difference in the sides was the lack of an attacking option on our side like Rashid plus your deep batting order.

On to the ICC Intercontinental Cup match now, promises also to be a great affair. Wish it was televised! Hopefully will be a stream.

 

[AFG_Brit]

Congratulations @landofthebravepeople [MENTION=109704]AFG_Brit[/MENTION]

A thoroughly enjoyable series that either team deserved to win IMO, every match a close game. Main difference in the sides was the lack of an attacking option on our side like Rashid plus your deep batting order

On to the ICC Intercontinental Cup match now, promises also to be a great affair. Wish it was televised! Hopefully will be a stream.

Thanks mate, indeed Ireland played very well and I liked the way they paced in their innings whilst chasing. Great win for Afghanistan, and I liked the team we played in the final match. Great mix of batsman, fast bowlers, spinners and all rounders.

Hope to get test status soon and play against top teams.

 

[MMHS]

Congrats to both teams - not sure though why Irish Captain decided to bat first, after winning last 2 matches chasing.

 

[amit]

Afghanistan doing well in Intercontinental cup. Rashid Khan at it again with 5/54

Afghanistan 537/8 d in the 1st innings with Stanikzai & Zazai getting 100s. Ireland were cruising at 123/1 before Rashid Khan took 5 of the next 6 wickets to fall to have Ireland at 170/7

 

[amit]

I am going to the Intercontinental cup match tomorrow

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Ireland are 19 points ahead of Afghanistan. Afghanistan need to get all 20 points to get ahead of Ireland by 1 point. At the moment things are looking very good.

Ireland spinners could hardly trouble Afghanistan, but Afghan spinners Rashid and Zahir Khan is doing a fine job. Pitch might deteriorate even more tomorrow and the day after. Ireland might struggle to save this game with 13 wickets in hand and 360+ runs behind with two full day play left.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

I am going to the Intercontinental cup match tomorrow

Lucky you. Enjoy it.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

It was very good toss to win for Afghanistan and Stanikzai played a great knock.

However Nabi claiming a catch when he clearly dropped the catch was not cool. Need to learn to be a better sportsman. This is not his first time. He was involved in a controversial dismissal of Ed Joyce in an Odi as well... Luckily it did not cost Ireland today.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Afghanistan have beaten Bangladesh three times already, they are definitely a good team on the up.

Afghanistan have only beaten Bangladesh twice. Not three times.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...osition=25;team=40;template=results;type=team

The first one was when several key players were missing: Tamim, Shakib, Mashrafee on top of which guys like Sabbir, taskin, Mustafiz hadn't yet made the squad. The second was legit, but AFG barely snuck through. They were soundly beaten in the 3rd and final match so while 2-1 looks close, it wasnt that close.

The 2 world cup matches played so far Afghanistan have lost by massive margins: 100+ runs and 9 wickets.

And just like that, I sound like a lot of IndoPak posters replying to BD fans, lol.

 

[nighthawk23]

I really want to see the Shadab vs Rashid battle in the CPL. Both look really promising. Rashid's main weapon is that his delivery is much faster than your average legspinner.

 

[amit]

Afghanistan have only beaten Bangladesh twice. Not three times.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...osition=25;team=40;template=results;type=team

The first one was when several key players were missing: Tamim, Shakib, Mashrafee on top of which guys like Sabbir, taskin, Mustafiz hadn't yet made the squad. The second was legit, but AFG barely snuck through. They were soundly beaten in the 3rd and final match so while 2-1 looks close, it wasnt that close.

The 2 world cup matches played so far Afghanistan have lost by massive margins: 100+ runs and 9 wickets.

And just like that, I sound like a lot of IndoPak posters replying to BD fans, lol.

The 2-1 could have gone either way. Bangladesh won the 1st ODI by 7 runs, that too when Afghanistan were in a comfortable position, but lacked the experience

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Afghanistan have only beaten Bangladesh twice. Not three times.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...osition=25;team=40;template=results;type=team

The first one was when several key players were missing: Tamim, Shakib, Mashrafee on top of which guys like Sabbir, taskin, Mustafiz hadn't yet made the squad. The second was legit, but AFG barely snuck through. They were soundly beaten in the 3rd and final match so while 2-1 looks close, it wasnt that close.

The 2 world cup matches played so far Afghanistan have lost by massive margins: 100+ runs and 9 wickets.

And just like that, I sound like a lot of IndoPak posters replying to BD fans, lol.

This is like the 1000th time I hear a BD fans whining about how the first ODI win was not legit. And make all sort of excuses of he or she was not playing. Stop crying. It's just a ODI match.

The series was very close. Infact Afghanistan choked in the first ODI otherwise they would have beaten BD in a 3 match series.

Afghanistan is making quick progress. Not like BD who only showing signs of improvement after receiving 20 years of spanking after becoming a test team. One thing is for sure both Ireland and Afghanistan are much better teams then BD when they got test status. Ireland should have gotten test status 5 years ago. Unfair to them.

 

[Slog]

I went to the 2nd ODI as well on 17th March That's me with a Afghanistan fan

India-Afghanistan friendship

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Nice. Which one are you!

That stadium where Afg v Ire is happening is just 35 kms away from my home. I have already gone to 2 matches

And I have always loved Associate cricket

Lol you talk as if 35km is just the next street

It's a HUGE distance to cover to go to a match not involving your home team.

How many folks are there though? Atleast 500?

 

[nighthawk23]

^^ I drive 120 km/hr on the highway. 35 km is like a 20 minute drive.

 

[AFG_Brit]

Afghanistan beat Ireland by an innings and 172 runs ( 4day match)

Scorecard:


http://m.espncricinfo.com/icc-intercontinental-cup-2015-17/engine/current/match/1040501.html

 

[Citizen4]

Da Afghanistan da mebarak
can't wait to see you playing test cricket, we'll win probably, but it'll be nice to see anyways

 

[JaDed]

Congrats ,apparently we too lost to Afghans in U-23 tournament,good day for Afghans.

 

[javiersuka]

Very happy for the Afghans, they have the most exciting group of youngsters coming up in SC after India and Bangladesh.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Mightily impressed by the Afghans. The Irish have been playing county for years so I expected them to do better but I guess the talent of Rashid and Nabi was too much for them on these turning tracks. They also beat India in the Emerging cup, so that means they have great talent coming through. With most of their players having played in Peshawar, this is understandable.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

This is like the 1000th time I hear a BD fans whining about how the first ODI win was not legit. And make all sort of excuses of he or she was not playing. Stop crying. It's just a ODI match.

The series was very close. Infact Afghanistan choked in the first ODI otherwise they would have beaten BD in a 3 match series.

Fans will always make excuses. The real issue is whether those excuses are valid or not. Afghanistan chocked after Bangladesh was shaking off 6 months of rust. Keep things in perspective bro. It was a 3 match series and both sides had chances to get back into form. If the series was meant to be close, the 3rd ODI would have been close too. Or at least closer than 80 runs. It was all even till that game and Afghanistan was literally pounded just like the 2 world cup games. Afghans still dont have the mental strength to beat BD in the clutch.

Afghanistan is making quick progress. Not like BD who only showing signs of improvement after receiving 20 years of spanking after becoming a test team.

Once again context. Irish players get to play county cricket, BD never played Ranji or QeA. Afghans and Irish have benefitted greatly from regular matches via WCL and IC Cup. BD, ZIM, SL didn't get the same level of support. We got only a single bilateral seriez with a full member before Test status (a 2 match series vs WI). Afghanistan have already gotten 5 or 6. When you factor all that in, Afghans should be way ahead of Bangladesh in 2000.

Afghan bowling is far superior, both spin and pace. But their batting is not much better if not worse than what BD had with Bashar, Javed Omar, Ashraful era. Overall a much better team, but Afghans will find that even Zimbabwe will make them sweat for 3 days (still expect Afg to beat Zimbabwe comfortably).

 

[amit]

Pics from the Intercontinental cup. This post will make [MENTION=136108]Donal Cozzie[/MENTION] happy

 

[amit]

More pics

 

[Shutdown Corner]

The 2-1 could have gone either way. Bangladesh won the 1st ODI by 7 runs, that too when Afghanistan were in a comfortable position, but lacked the experience

Same with BD's recent tour of NZ. Of course BD fans take the positives from such losses as should the Afghans. Bangladesh should have also drawn Tests in NZ and India as well. Same standards should apply for all teams, or none of them.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Lol..everyone wanted a picture with the young spinner.

Are there more matches to come? I think I'll make a visit too.

 

[nighthawk23]

Shapoor looks badass in that pic

 

[Pakpak]

This is like the 1000th time I hear a BD fans whining about how the first ODI win was not legit. And make all sort of excuses of he or she was not playing. Stop crying. It's just a ODI match.

The series was very close. Infact Afghanistan choked in the first ODI otherwise they would have beaten BD in a 3 match series.

Afghanistan is making quick progress. Not like BD who only showing signs of improvement after receiving 20 years of spanking after becoming a test team. One thing is for sure both Ireland and Afghanistan are much better teams then BD when they got test status. Ireland should have gotten test status 5 years ago. Unfair to them.

Reckon Afghanistan would beat BD easily in a T20 series.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

Reckon Afghanistan would beat BD easily in a T20 series.

After they beat us in the Asia Cup everyone reckoned they'd beat us in the WT20, but they lost by 9 wickets. Then everyone reckoned they'd win with their pace attack on the bouncy pitches of Australia, and lost by 105 runs.

That being said, Afghans are a rapidly growing side.

 

[Pakpak]

After they beat us in the Asia Cup everyone reckoned they'd beat us in the WT20, but they lost by 9 wickets. Then everyone reckoned they'd win with their pace attack on the bouncy pitches of Australia, and lost by 105 runs.

That being said, Afghans are a rapidly growing side.

I was half-trolling as I am sick of BD posters doing the same.