Afghanistan secured a comfortable 6-wicket victory over Ireland in the fifth and final ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. After being sent in to bat, Ireland posted a challenging total of 298 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Curtis Campher led the scoring for the hosts with a brilliant 96, supported by Harry Tector’s 53. Azmatullah Omarzai was the standout bowler for the visitors, claiming 3 wickets for 74 runs.
Chasing a target of 299, Afghanistan achieved their highest-ever successful run chase in ODIs, finishing at 302 for 4 in 48.5 overs. Rahmat Shah anchored the innings with an unbeaten 143, while Sediqullah Atal contributed a vital 98. Liam McCarthy took 3 wickets for 47 runs for Ireland. Rahmat Shah was named player of the match. With this result, Afghanistan claimed the five-match series 4-0, following a washout in the opening game.
