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Afghanistan Stuns Ireland in ODI Thriller
15 Aug
Summary
- Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 143 led Afghanistan's chase.
- Curtis Campher's 96 almost secured victory for Ireland.
- A huge double-century partnership turned the match.
Afghanistan achieved a significant six-wicket victory against Ireland in the fifth ODI, successfully chasing a target of 299. Rahmat Shah starred with a magnificent unbeaten 143, steering his team to victory with Sediqullah Atal providing crucial support with 98.
Ireland had posted a challenging 298/7, with Curtis Campher narrowly missing a century, scoring 96 off 84 balls. Harry Tector also contributed a solid 53. Their strong finish saw them score 101 runs in the final 10 overs.
Afghanistan's chase began shakily, slipping to 30/2 early on. However, Rahmat Shah and Sediqullah Atal formed a pivotal 200-run partnership that revitalized the pursuit and ultimately secured the win for Afghanistan with seven balls to spare.
