Afghanistan Tour of Ireland ODIs: Ireland vs Afghanistan

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Market context

Ireland will host Afghanistan for a one-day international series in mid-August 2026, with the opening match scheduled for 15 August. The 29% implied probability for an Afghanistan victory reflects the historical advantage Ireland holds in bilateral ODI competition, though recent form and squad composition closer to the fixture date will be material to reassessing that baseline.

Ireland have won seven of their last nine ODIs against Afghanistan across all venues, including a 3–0 whitewash in the UAE in 2021. However, Afghanistan's record in away tours has tightened considerably since then; they secured a 1–1 draw in their most recent bilateral series against Zimbabwe in 2024 and have shown improved consistency in seaming conditions when touring. The current 29% probability suggests the market is pricing in Ireland's home advantage and historical edge whilst allowing meaningful room for an Afghanistan upset, consistent with their status as a competitive Associate nation.

Traders should monitor team announcements in the weeks before 15 August, particularly injury updates and squad selections for both sides. Afghanistan's reliance on key spinners and their top-order batsmen will be critical in Irish conditions; any absences could shift the probability materially. Ireland's recent domestic form and whether they field a full-strength XI—rather than resting players for concurrent international commitments—will also influence the match outcome. Weather forecasts for the venue in the days preceding the fixture should be tracked, as rain interruptions or seaming conditions could favour either side depending on the final team compositions.

Methodology

This page reviews Afghanistan Tour of Ireland ODIs: Ireland vs Afghanistan across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Prediction Today, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

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