How to watch Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details for IRE vs AFG ODI series

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Ireland and Afghanistan face off in a five-match ODI series from August 5 to 15, 2026.

Matches are scheduled to be played at Bready and Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Both teams will look to build momentum ahead of a busy international cricket calendar.

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Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI 2026 series overview

Ireland and Afghanistan face each other in a five-match ODI series between August 5 and 15 as both teams look to gain momentum in the 50-over format.

Afghanistan is coming into the series with a strong white-ball team, with Rahmat Shah as the new ODI captain and one of the best spin attacks in international cricket. Players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran are vital for the Afghan top order.

On the Irish side, Paul Stirling will have players like Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector and Curtis Campher in his team for the series. Ben Calitz and Indian-born Jai Moondra are set for their ODI debuts, while Byron McDonough received his first call-up to the senior side.

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Two ODIs will be hosted by Bready Cricket Club in Bready, whereas the last three matches of the series will take place at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

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Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI 2026 series schedule

Ireland-Afghanistan's five ODIs will be hosted in two different grounds in Northern Ireland.

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Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 around the world

* Some broadcasts and streaming services will be subject to local scheduling and may vary by territory.

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Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 in UK & Ireland

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: YouTube

In the UK & Ireland, the five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan will be reportedly streamed live on YouTube.

Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 in Afghanistan

TV channel: Ariana Television (ATN)

Live streaming: ATN digital

Fans in Afghanistan can watch matches live on the Ariana Radio & Television Network (ATN), with live streaming on ATN digital.

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Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 in India

TV channel: N/A

Live streaming: FanCode

While there is no broadcast for the games in India, live streaming of the IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 series is available through FanCode app and website.

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Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 in Pakistan

TV channel: NA

Live streaming: Tapmad

While there is no confirmed telecast, cricket fans in Pakistan are likely to have a live stream feed of the Ireland vs Afghanistan ODI series on Tapmad.

Where to watch IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 in USA & Canada

TV channel:Willow TV

Live streaming:Willow TV app and website

In the US & Canada, the matches are available to watch on Willow TV (TV and live streaming).

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IRE vs AFG ODI 2026 series start time worldwide

All the five ODIs in the Ireland vs Afghanistan series are scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. local time (BST) in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland (BST): 10:45 a.m.

India (IST): 3:15 p.m.

Pakistan (PKT): 2:45 p.m.

Afghanistan (AFT): 2:15 p.m.

USA & Canada (ET): 5:45 a.m.

UAE & MENA (GST): 12:45 p.m.

Australia (AEST): 7:45 p.m.

New Zealand (NZST): 9:45 p.m.

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