India, Aug. 7 -- Ireland national cricket team hosts Afghanistan national cricket team in the 2nd ODI of the five-match series on August 7, 2026, looking to take early momentum after rain washed out the opening game without a ball being bowled. The Irishmen come into the series missing key pace options like Josh Little and Craig Young due to injury, putting extra workload on all-rounder Mark Adair and the senior core. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, under newly appointed ODI skipper Rahmat Shah, boasts a star-studded lineup featuring top-ranked white-ball players alongside experienced match winners like Ibrahim Zadran. With crucial ranking points at stake and overcast English conditions playing a massive role, both sides will look to execute thei...