India, Aug. 12 -- Afghanistan vs Ireland 4th ODI Preview: The fourth ODI comes with Afghanistan already assured of a place in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 after their nervy three-wicket victory in the third match. The result secured Afghanistan the eighth and final direct qualification spot for the tournament, while Ireland will now have to take the longer route through the World Cup Qualifier. With two matches still remaining, Afghanistan's immediate target will be to wrap up the bilateral series, while Ireland will be looking to prevent another defeat and build confidence ahead of the qualification tournament.

Afghanistan's batting is still a worry despite their unbeaten 2-0 lead in the series. In the third ODI, they struggled ...