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Afghanistan on Brink of World Cup Qualification
10 Aug
Summary
- Afghanistan leads Ireland 1-0 in a five-match ODI series.
- A win in the next match secures Afghanistan's 2027 ODI World Cup spot.
- Afghanistan won the second ODI by 92 runs using the DLS method.
Afghanistan stands on the cusp of securing a berth in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The team, led by Rahmat Shah, holds a 1-0 advantage in their five-match series against Ireland. This lead was established after the initial match concluded without a result due to adverse weather conditions. Afghanistan then showcased a commanding performance, clinching the second ODI by a substantial margin of 92 runs, calculated using the Duckworth-Lewis method. The series now moves to Belfast, where Afghanistan will aim to secure the crucial victory needed for World Cup qualification.
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