Afghanistan vs Ireland 2026 Live Streaming TV Channels, Schedule, and Squad
Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 features a five-match ODI series scheduled from 5 August to 14 August 2026. The first two ODI matches will be played at Bready Cricket Club, while the next three ODIs will be held at Stormont (Civil Service Cricket Club), Belfast. In the UK and Ireland, the Afghanistan vs Ireland 2026 ODI match series will air on TNT Sports with live streaming via HBO Max and NOW’s Sports Extra membership.
Ireland vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, AFG vs IRE 2026
In India, fans can watch the AFG vs IRE ODI series 2026 live on FanCode (app and website), as no television will broadcast the match in India. In Pakistan, Tapmad will telecast the live stream of the Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2026.
Broadcasting and Telecast TV Channels
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| UK & Ireland | TNT Sports | HBO Max, NOW (Sports Extra Membership) |
| India | None | FanCode |
| Pakistan | None | Tapmad |
| Afghanistan | RTA Sports | ATN digital platform |
| Rest of World | Smart Cricket | ICC.tv (pay-per-match) |
While the rest of the fans in the world can watch the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series live on ICC TV and Touch Cricket.
Afghanistan Tour of Ireland Schedule 2026
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Start | Approx. IST | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 (Wed) | 1st ODI | Bready Cricket Club, Bready | 10:45 AM | ~2:45–3:15 PM | Match Abandoned |
| Aug 7, 2026 (Fri) | 2nd ODI | Bready Cricket Club, Bready | 10:45 AM | ~2:45–3:15 PM | AFG won by 92 runs |
| Aug 10, 2026 (Mon) | 3rd ODI | Stormont, Belfast | 10:45 AM | ~2:45–3:15 PM | AFG won by 3 wickets |
| Aug 12, 2026 (Wed) | 4th ODI | Stormont, Belfast | 10:45 AM | ~2:45–3:15 PM | AFG won by 42 runs |
| Aug 15, 2026 (Sat) | 5th ODI | Stormont, Belfast | 10:45 AM | ~2:45–3:15 PM | AFG won by 6 wickets |
Afghanistan dominated the 2026 ODI series, defeating Ireland by 4-0 in the five-match series, as the first ODI match was canceled due to rain. Afghanistan’s thrilling 3-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI officially secured their direct entry spot into the ICC 2027 ODI World Cup in Southern Africa
Teams and Squad
Ireland have announced a 14-player squad for the opening three ODIs, with several regulars unavailable due to injuries. The squad for the final two matches will be confirmed later after fitness assessments.
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmat Shah (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc, wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Nangyal Kharotai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.
Ireland Squad:
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Gavin Hoey, Andrew McBrine, Liam McCarthy, Byron McDonough, Jai Moondra, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk).
Team Preview
Afghanistan enter the series with one of the strongest spin attacks in world cricket. Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Nabi provide exceptional control through the middle overs, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran give the batting lineup an aggressive start.
Ireland have home conditions in their favor but will be challenged by injuries to several senior players. Paul Stirling’s return adds experience, while new players such as Jai Moondra have a chance to impress on the international stage.