Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
Afghanistan secured a dominant 4-0 ODI series victory over Ireland at Stormont, triumphing by six wickets in the final match. Captain Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 143 off 133 balls proved crucial, as he, alongside Sediq Atal's 98 off 112 balls, formed a record-breaking third-wicket partnership of 201. Despite Ireland's strong start, with Campher's 96 and Tector's 53, Rahmat's innings set the stage for Afghanistan's success.
The hosts faltered early, with Balbirnie and Stirling falling to Azmatullah Omarzai's three-wicket haul. However, a resurgence by Tector and Campher helped post a challenging total of 298-7. The home team made early gains, removing key Afghan wickets, but Rahmat and Sediq's partnership ultimately led to Afghanistan's decisive six-wicket win, clinching the series 4-0.
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