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Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report, Belfast Weather Report For IRE vs AFG 4th ODI, 2026



IRE vs AFG 4th ODI will be played in Belfast [Source: Cricket Ireland]IRE vs AFG 4th ODI will be played in Belfast [Source: Cricket Ireland]

Afghanistan will cross swords against Ireland in the fourth ODI of the ongoing five-match series on August 12, 2026. The high-voltage clash will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. 

After the series opener was washed out due to rain, Rahmat Shah-led Afghanistan won the next two matches to take an unassailable 2-0 lead and secure a direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored the most runs in the series so far, while Rashid Khan has showcased his all-round attributes, amassing 39 runs and scalping nine wickets with his wily wrist spin. 

Among the Irish cricketers, Cade Mitchell Carmichael has been the top performer with 94 runs. On the bowling front, Gavin Hoey and Mark Adair have been their best bowlers, while key players like Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker and Paul Stirling would be desperate to regain their mojo after failing on two consecutive occasions. 

As Ireland eye their first victory in the series, here we explain how the Civil Service Cricket Club pitch report and Belfast weather report will influence the IRE vs AFG 4th ODI. 

Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report For IRE vs AFG 4th ODI

Criterion
Data
Matches35
Won batting 1st15
Won batting 2nd16
Tied/NR
0/4
Average score batting 1st197.22
Average score batting 2nd
186.90
Average run rate4.57
% of wickets by pacers68.47
% of wickets by spinners30.65

(Civil Service Cricket Club ground stats)

The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch report for IRE vs AFG 4th ODI suggests that it could be a bowling-friendly deck in Belfast for the crucial encounter between Ireland and Afghanistan. The average scoring rate at the venue since 1st January 2019 in ODIs is 4.74, highlighting the track hasn't been a great one for batting in recent times. 

More importantly, the batters have managed just 4.57 runs per over across 31 ODI innings here. Thus, the Belfast pitch report indicates the conditions might favour the bowlers more than the batters. 

The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch report for IRE vs AFG 4th ODI hints at genuine assistance for fast bowlers and spinners in different stages of the game. The conditions in the UK will help the pacers generate some swing early on with the new ball. 

The fast bowlers have historically been more successful with the ball in Belfast, accounting for 68.47 per cent of the dismissals. 

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However, as it's late summer in Belfast, the track could become drier as the match progresses, potentially bringing spinners into play. The previous match at the venue witnessed bowling exploits by spinners from both sides, as Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar and Gavin Hoey bagged 10 wickets combined. 

The older ball could also offer some reverse-swing potential to fast bowlers in the latter stages. However, considering the wicket could assist the seamers early on, the toss-winning side could opt to bowl first keeping the overcast conditions in mind. 

Belfast weather report for IRE Vs AFG 4th ODI

Criterion
Details
Temperature25°C
WindS 13 km/h
Probability of Precipitation14%
Cloud Cover86%

(Source- AccuWeather)

The Belfast weather report for IRE vs AFG 4th ODI predicts overcast conditions during daytime at the Civil Service Cricket Club. 

According to AccuWeather, the temperature could remain around 25 degrees Celsius, while the wind will blow smoothly at 13 km/h from the South. The Belfast weather report for IRE vs AFG 4th ODI predicts an 86 per cent cloud cover at the Civil Service Cricket Club with a low probability of precipitation. 

Ireland or Afghanistan; which team will benefit more from playing conditions in Belfast?

If there's indeed some cloud cover in Belfast, as the forecast predicts, the toss could play a crucial role, with the conditions likely to favour the bowling team. 

On the contrary, if the conditions become brighter and drier, Afghanistan's in-form spin attack, led by Rashid, could become an even greater factor as the match progresses. 

As we saw in the third ODI, Afghanistan not only kept the Irish under pressure while bowling but also held their nerves to chase the total when batting became challenging in the second half. 

Afghanistan are high on confidence; most of their key players are in good form unlike Ireland, who have struggled as a unit due to inconsistency from their experienced campaigners. 

Moreover, Afghanistan's batting depth and superior spin department give them an additional advantage if the pitch starts offering more grip. 

Therefore, a more all-round team combination, the seam-friendly conditions early on and potential assistance for spinners later could favour Afghanistan slightly more than the hosts.

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