Ireland's hopes for direct entry into the 2027 ODI World Cup ended after a rain-washed first ODI against Afghanistan, forcing them to compete in the Qualifier tournament.
Ireland are currently ranked 11th in ODIs (Image Source: X/@cricketireland)
Aug 05, 2026
09:11 pm
What's the storyIreland's hopes of qualifying directly for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup have been dashed after their first match against Afghanistan was washed out.
The rain-affected game in Bready ended without a toss, leaving Ireland with no chance to secure a direct entry into the global tournament.
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