Afghanistan clinched direct qualification for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland in a nail-biting 3rd ODI, powered by Rashid Khan's all-round brilliance.
Afghanistan have qualified for the 2027 World Cup (Image Source: X/@ACBofficials)
Aug 11, 2026
12:26 pm
What's the storyAfghanistan have qualified for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup after a nail-biting victory over Ireland in the third ODI.
The match, played at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, saw Afghanistan win by three wickets with 31 balls to spare.
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