AFG vs IRE: 3rd T20I Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

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Afghanistan (AFG) and Ireland (IRE) are all set to take on each other in the third and final T20I of the three-match T20I series. The match will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE at on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 9:30 PM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.

AFG vs IRE - Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

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AFG vs IRE - Toss Factor

As per the first two matches record, the wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will favour the player who will bat first. The skipper winning the toss would not mind batting first on this pitch and putting up a challengeable target for the opponents to chase.

Scenario: If Afghanistan win the toss

• The batting-first side won both the T20 internationals, and the Afghans will look to bat first here after winning the toss. Mohammad Nabi, who has scored the most so far for the Afghans, along with Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran, will target to set a big total on the board.
• For Afghanistan, Skipper Rashid Khan will lead the front along with Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. They will be playing an important part while bowling second.

Scenario: If Ireland win the toss

• If Ireland wins the toss, they too would like to bat first at this venue. Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnue, and Harry Tector will be crucial to setting a big target for Afghanistan.
• Pace bowlers like Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, and Mark Adair, as well as spinner Benjamin White, will take care of the bowling to defend the target.

AFG vs IRE - Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Scenario: If Afghanistan Bat First

Mohammad Nabi (AFG): Mohammad Nabi has amassed 84 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 142.37 with one fifty. He also picked up one wicket. His all-round ability makes him the top pick for the captain/vice captain role.

Rashid Khan (AFG): Rashid Khan picked up four wickets in the last match, seven wickets in total in two matches so far, with an economy rate of 4.13. He scored 25 runs on just 12 balls in the last match. He is the top pick for the captain/vice captain role.

Scenario: If Ireland Bat First

Andrew Balbirnie (IRE): Former captain Andrew Balbirnie has had a great series so far. The right-handed opening batter has scored 67 runs in two matches with a strike rate of 115.52. His experience and batting position make him a top C/VC option for this game.

Mohammad Nabi (AFG): As mentioned earlier, Mohammad Nabi has been showcasing brilliant batting performances in this tournament, and he is also quite handy with the ball. He will be a top C/VC option for this game, irrespective of the toss.

AFG vs IRE - High Risk, High Rewards

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): Wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz won the Player of the Series award against Ireland in the recently concluded ODI series, but he failed miserably in the first two T20I matches. His batting position and ability to score at a high strike rate make him a risky but worthy choice.

Paul Stirling (IRE): Paul Stirling is expected to be the key batter during the final T20I between Ireland and Afghanistan. So far, he has scored 49 runs at an average of 24.50. He is expected to score big in this match. Paul is a proper choice for this category.

AFG vs IRE - Stay Aways

Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG): Naveen-ul-Haq did not find any success in the first two T20I matches, and his economy rate is 9.38; he could be given a miss.

Neil Rock (IRE): Neil Rock is not looking in good touch; he has scored only one run in the first match. He is averaging only 9.25 in 13 T20I innings. He could well be avoided for this fixture.