Afghanistan in Ireland 2026

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that Afghanistan will return for a limited-overs tour in 2026, consisting of five one-day internationals. The fixtures mark another chapter in the rapidly developing rivalry between the two emerging cricketing nations, with the matches set to provide valuable preparation time for both sides ahead of global events later in the cycle.

Afghanistan, whose spin-heavy attack and explosive batting have made them a fixture in the upper tiers of white-ball cricket, last faced Ireland in a bilateral series during the 2024–25 season. The 2026 edition will be played across Irish venues yet to be announced, with the five-match slate offering an extended look at the depth of both squads.

Ireland will view the series as an opportunity to build on recent home successes and continue their push for direct qualification to future global tournaments, while Afghanistan will aim to consolidate their standing in the ODI Super League table. Dates, venues and broadcast details for the five ODIs will be released by Cricket Ireland in due course.