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AFG vs IRE: Only Test Match Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

image-lt4o6tv3 Hashmatullah Shahidi will be an important pick in this game (Source: x.com)

The Afghanistan (AFG) and Ireland (IRE) series in the United Arab Emirates begins with a one-off Test match. The solitary encounter is all set to be played on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi at 11:30 IST. Notably, both sides will then participate in a three-match one-day international and a three-match T20 international series. The tour concludes with the third and final T20I on Monday, March 18th in Sharjah.

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AFG vs IRE Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)

Player	Team
Rahmat Shah	Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi	Afghanistan
Andrew Balbirnie	Ireland
Harry Tector	Ireland

AFG vs IRE - Toss Factor

The skipper winning the toss may well look to bat first and post a massive total in the first innings. Toss will be crucial and batting first would be a wise decision at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.

Scenario: If Afghanistan win the toss

The Afghanistan side will look to bat first if they win the toss. The Asian would hope to post a big total on the board in their first innings and put the pressure on the Irish side. In this case, the experienced duo of Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi come into the play. Both veterans will be looking to do the bulk of the scoring for their side. Rahmat is also the leading run-scorer for the Afghans in the Test format.

Scenario: If Ireland win the toss

The Irish team will also look to bat first if the coin favors them. The batting department will be handled by experienced and senior players like Paul Stirling and captain Andrew Balbirnie. Youngster Harry Tector is an exciting talent and he will also a big role to play if Ireland are supposed to post a big total on the board.

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AFG vs IRE - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Afghanistan Bat First

Hashmatullah Shahidi - As mentioned above, Hashmatullah Shahidi will be donning the captaincy hat for the Asian side. The left-handed batter will be responsible in handling the middle-order for his team. Shahidi looks a proper pick for this category.

Rahmat Shah - Rahmat Shah is a regular member in the Test and ODI teams for Afghanistan. The experienced right-handed batter has smashed the most runs for his side in the longest format of the game. Rahmat is another imporant and worthy pick for captain and vice-captain category for this fixture

Scenario: If Ireland Bat First

Harry Tector - The 24-year old Harry Tector has made an impressive start to his international career. The right-handed player has played four Tests and is averaging 42.00 which includes four half-centuries. He is a high-quality player with lots of potential in him. Tector is definitely worthy choice for captain and vice-captain.

Andre Balbirnie - Andrew Balbirnie will be leading the Irish side. The right-handed opening batter has a decent Test record of three half-centuries with an average of 23. The 33-year old would hope to provide his team a good and solid start while opening the innings.

AFG vs IRE - High Risk, High Reward

Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) - Ibrahim Zadran has already been a hit in the one-day international format. The 22-year old youngster has also made a promising start to his Test career. He is averaging 40 with one hundred and three fifties to his name. After Rahmat Shah and Shahidi, Zadran is the one to watch out for in this fixture.

Paul Stirling (IRE) - Experienced opening player Paul Stirling has only one 50-plus score to his name in ten Test innings. The destructive opener has proved his mettle in the limited-overs format. Stirling could be a risky but worthy pick for this Test match.

AFG vs IRE - Stay Aways

Noor Ali Zadran (AFG) - Noor Ali Zadran might well open the innings with Ibrahim Zadran. Noor has played only one Test in his career so far. Though he is averaging 39.00 with the highest score of 47, he may well be avoided for this contest.

James McCollum (IRE) - 28-year old James McCollum has been a regular member in the Test side off late. The right-handed top-order batter has not made a great start to his career in the Whites. He is averaging just 18.09 in 12 innings thus far. McCollum is not the one that should be considered for this match.