Afghanistan Secures Series Victory Over Ireland with Record Chase
Summary
Rahmat Shah struck an unbeaten 143 and shared a record 201-run stand with Sadiqullah Atal as Afghanistan chased 299 to beat Ireland by six wickets in Belfast. The win sealed a 4-0 series victory for Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI.
Key Points
- Rahmat Shah’s unbeaten 143 powered Afghanistan to their highest successful ODI chase, 299 against Ireland.
- Sadiqullah Atal made 98 and shared a record 201-run partnership with Rahmat Shah for the third wicket.
- Afghanistan won the fifth ODI by six wickets and clinched the five-match series 4-0.
- Ireland had posted 299 after Curtis Campher’s 96 and Harry Tector’s half-century, but it was not enough.
