Rahmat Shah Century Leads Afghanistan to 4-0 Series Sweep of Ireland
Rahmat Shah scored 143 not out and shared a 201-run stand with Sediqullah Atal as Afghanistan chased 299 with seven balls to spare.
- In Belfast, Afghanistan completed a four-game series sweep against Ireland, securing a decisive victory in the fifth and final ODI on Saturday.
- All-Rounder Curtis Campher's quickfire 96 helped Ireland reach 298 in its full 50 overs, appearing set for a consolation win before Afghanistan's chase.
- After Afghanistan slumped to 22-2 inside six overs, captain Rahmat Shah scored an unbeaten 143, sharing a record 201-run third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal.
- Needing 76 runs with under ten overs remaining, Afghanistan secured the win with seven balls to spare as Azmatullah Omarzai added a rapid 24.
- The partnership surpassed the 184-run record set by Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi in Abu Dhabi, capping a series where the opening match was washed out.
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Rahmat Shah remained at the crease until the end and returned with a victory for Afghanistan. As the new ODI captain, his innings was more than just a personal record. Afghanistan not only won the fifth ODI, but also took the ODI series 4-0.
Rahmat Shah Century Leads Afghanistan To 4-0 ODI Series Sweep Of Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourists beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final one-day international.
IRE vs AFG: Rahmat Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 series sweep of Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourist beat Ireland by six wickets in the fifth and final ODI.
5th ODI: Rahmat's 143*, Atal's 98 Guide Afghanistan to Six-wicket Win over Ireland, Seal Series 4-0
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Afghanistan chased down Ireland's 299-run target with six wickets in hand in the fifth and final ODI at Stormont, sealing a dominant 4-0 series victory. Sports News | 5th ODI: Rahmat's 143*, Atal's 98 Guide Afghanistan to Six-wicket Win over Ireland, Seal Series 4-0.
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