Rahmat Shah To Drop Star Batter? Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI vs Ireland For 2nd ODI 2026

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI vs Ireland For 2nd ODI | PC- AFPAs the curtain-raiser of the series was washed out, Ireland and Afghanistan will be at loggerheads in the second ODI at the Bready Cricket Club Ground to take an early lead on Friday (August 6).Although the Irish are the hosts for the IRE vs AFG ODIs, the Asian giants have had the advantage over the European nation, as they lead 18-13 after 32 outings between the two. Moreover, Afghanistan were able to thump Ireland by a margin of 2-nil when these two met the last time around. That said, in this article, we will analyse and shed light on Afghanistan Playing XI vs Ireland, 2nd ODI 2026.Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah AtalRahmanullah Gurbaz has been in emphatic form leading up to this series. He scored a scintillating century in Dharamsala against India, before continuing his rich form in the leagues across the globe. The Afghan opener is someone the Ireland bowlers will be fearing. Unlike Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran didn't enjoy too much success in India, as he returned with just 33 runs in three innings. However, he has turned his fortunes while on his stints in the LPL 2026 and Shpageeza T20. The stylish batter will play a key part in the Afghanistan Playing XI vs Ireland for the 2nd ODI. Also Read: Cricket's Big Three Member Plans To Boycott Ireland For Hosting AfghanistanSediqullah Atal also didn't do that well, barring a 42-run knock in Lucknow. But he scored big in the Shpageeza T20 2026. Moreover, the southpaw will bring the left-right combination in the top order. Middle Order & Allrounders: Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid KhanRahmat Shah was recently picked as Afghanistan's captain for the Tests and ODIs, with this series being his first as captain. He is the top scorer in the ODI history for his national team; now he will have to continue his run-scoring habit with the captain's hat on. Although Hashmatullah Shahidi is no longer the captain of the side, he will remain an integral batter of the Afghanistan Playing XI. He may sometimes bat at an unhurried strike rate, but he always scores big when the team is under the pump. Not just Azmatullah Omarzai will contribute with the bat; he will bowl all his overs in the helpful conditions. What he brings to the table is a lot of balance, making him a vital cog of the Afghanistan Playing XI vs Ireland for the 2nd ODI.There could be a toss-up between Nangeyalia Kharote and Darwish Rasooli for a spot in the middle order, but in the absence of Mohammad Nabi, a like-for-like Nangeyalia might get more preference. The match-winner Rashid Khan has to be a part of the Afghanistan Playing XI, whenever they are playing a match. He was in gun form in the Hundred 2026, and the champion leggie will look to continue it in the IRE vs AFG ODIs. Bowlers: Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ziaur Rahman SharifiAllah Ghazanfar has become a key member of the Afghanistan white-ball teams in recent times. The mystery spinner might not get spinning conditions at the Bready Cricket Club Ground, but a bowler like him doesn't need conditions to showcase his prowess. Fazalhaq Farooqi has returned to the ODI team after missing the India series. The left-arm seamer is one of the best talents present in the country, and he will love bowling in the helpful conditions in Ireland.Ziaur Rahman Sharifi will complete the Afghanistan Playing XI vs Ireland. He could bag just a solitary wicket in India, but he was at his wicket-taking best in Shpageeza. Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI vs Ireland – 2nd ODI 2026Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ziaur Rahman SharifiAlso Read: Gautam Gambhir Sends 1st Direct Message To Auqib Nabi After India Selection