In this article, we are going to discuss all about the AFG vs IRE One-off Test Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the weather condition along with a pitch report for this stadium and will also look at the best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
Afghanistan is all set to host Ireland for a one-off Test, starting on Wednesday, February 28 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This Test match is part of a multi-format series which also includes three one-day internationals (ODIs) and three T20Is. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah will host all the ODIs and T20Is. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Afghanistan side while Andrew Balbirnie will be leading the Ireland cricket team.
Attacking keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets his maiden national call-up in Tests and he’s expected to make his debut. Moreover, leg-spinner Khalil Gurbaz is also a part of the squad. He has 40 wickets in 17 first-class innings so far with the best figures of 6/125 in an innings.
On the other hand, 24-year-old pacer Matthew Foster gets his maiden national call-up for the Ireland team. Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, and Craig Young are the other three uncapped players in the Ireland squad. Afghanistan and Ireland last clashed in a Test match in March 2019, held in Dehradun, India. Ireland faced a defeat against Afghanistan by 7 wickets.
AFG vs IRE Test Match Details
- Match: India vs England, One-off Test, Ireland tour of Afghanistan
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date & Time: February 28, 2024 Wednesday to March 3, 2024 Sunday and 11:30 AM IST
- Hours of play (Local Time): Start 11:30, Lunch 02:30-12:10, Tea 16:10-14:30, Close 18:30
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: FanCode and Website
- Injured Players: None
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The conditions in the UAE are a bit different compared to India. The Gulf nation’s pitches are a bit drier, resulting in more success for the batsmen and the spin bowlers. Captains winning the toss will look to bat first. The batsmen have scored big in the early phases of the Tests in Abu Dhabi. As the match progresses, the spinners will come into play, and surviving on the wicket will become a difficult task for batsmen.
Abu Dhabi Weather Report
There is no threat of rain on the matchday. So, we can expect an uninterrupted match.
AFG vs IRE Head-to-Head Records Test
Afghanistan and Ireland last clashed in a Test match in March 2019, held in Dehradun, India. Ireland faced a defeat against Afghanistan by 7 wickets.
AFG vs IRE Dream 11 Player Stats
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AFG vs IRE One-off Test Dream11 Prediction Team for Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: R Gurbaz, L Tucker
- Batters: P Stirling, H Shahidi, A Balbirnie, I Zadran
- All-rounders: R Shah, A Campher, A McBrine
- Bowler: Z Khan, M Adair
AFG vs IRE One-off Test Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: R Shah
- Vice Captain: A Campher
Afghanistan vs Ireland One-off Test Squad
Afghanistan Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Ikram Alikhil (wicketkeeper), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Abdul Malik, Bahir Shah, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Zia-Ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Naveed Zadran
Ireland Test Squad: Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, Peter Moor (wicketkeeper), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Theo van Woerkom, Craig Young
AFG vs IRE One-off Test Match Prediction: Who will win this match?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, the chances of victory are going in favor of Afghanistan. Apart from this, they have more experienced batters and spinners as well who will be proved good on this pitch. So, Afghanistan can win this match.