ABU DHABI — Afghanistan A, playing under the name AfghanAbdalyan, delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Ireland A by an innings and 194 runs in their four-day match at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi, wrapping up the contest on Thursday.
The emphatic victory was built on a monumental first-innings total of 612 for 7 declared, with standout performances from Bahir Shah, who scored a sublime 187 off 274 balls, and Riaz Hassan, who added a composed 94 off 190. Their contributions set the tone for a dominant Afghan showing.
In reply, Ireland A managed 309 for 9 declared in their first innings, led by Cade Carmichael (124) and Tom Mayes (79), but were undone by Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Zia Akbar and Arab Momad claimed four wickets apiece to restrict the Irish side well short of the follow-on target.
Ireland A’s second innings collapsed to 109 all out in 54.2 overs, with Arab Momad starring again, this time with a devastating 6 for 26, while Farid Malik added 2 for 30 to close out the match.
The result capped a dominant performance by Afghanistan A, underscoring the depth of talent in the country’s next generation of cricketers and their growing readiness for higher-level international competition.
