Zadran, Atal tons propel Afghanistan to series win
Balbirnie's ton, Campher blitz not enough as Ireland fall short in 344 chase
Afghanistan comfortably secured the series over Ireland at Stormont with a game to spare, claiming their third consecutive One-Day International victory and leading 3-0 in the series. Ibrahim Zadran and Sediq Atal delivered impressive performances, combining for a record-breaking third-wicket stand as Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 343-9.
Ireland's best performance came from opener Andrew Balbirnie, who scored a century, but the team ultimately fell short by 42 runs. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Boyd McDonough claimed crucial wickets throughout the match, while Curtis Campher provided some batting support with a notable 84. The series concluded on Saturday, offering a final chance for Ireland to salvage some form before the World Cup qualifiers.
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