India, Aug. 10 -- Afghanistan head into the third ODI against Ireland with a 1-0 series lead after a commanding 92-run victory in the second match. Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with 84 off 97 balls as Afghanistan posted 299/8 in a rain-reduced 47-over contest, with Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai also making valuable contributions. The match also saw Rashid Khan produce a stunning spell of 6/34, helping dismiss Ireland for 207. The third ODI will be played at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast on Monday, with the start scheduled for 3:15 PM IST.

Ireland will need significant improvement with the bat after their experienced top order struggled in the previous game. Paul Stirling, Andre...