Ireland devastated by Rashid's whirlwind, Afghanistan wins by 6 wickets

Ireland has been disoriented by Rashid Khan's whirlwind. The leg-spinner became the hero of Afghanistan's big win by taking 6 wickets for just 34 runs in 7.4 overs. Chasing a target of 300 runs with his brilliant bowling, Ireland was bundled out for 207 runs. As a result, Afghanistan won by 92 runs.

The second ODI of the series was limited to 47 overs due to rain. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 299 runs for 8 wickets. Ibrahim Zadran scored the highest 84 runs, Sediqullah Atal added 45 runs. Mark Adair and Jay Mundra took two wickets each for Ireland.

Ireland collapsed despite a good start

Chasing a target of 300 runs, Ireland made a good start. Their score was 96 runs for 1 wicket in 14.1 overs. However, Rashid Khan returned to the match soon after.

The Irish lost wickets quickly under his spin. They were eventually bowled out for 207 in 33.4 overs. Cade Carmichael scored the highest score of 62.

Rashid's spin turned the match

Rashid single-handedly broke Ireland's batting lineup. He took 6 wickets for 34 runs in 7.4 overs. 23 of his 46 balls were dot balls, which put the Irish batters under pressure.

Rashid Khan also won the Man of the Match award for this performance.

Rashid in the record books

In this match, Rashid achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets for the seventh time in his ODI career. It was also the third time he took 6 wickets. His best ODI bowling was 7 wickets for 18 runs, which he did against the West Indies in 2017.

Afghanistan's dominant victory

Rashid Khan made the main difference despite scoring a big score of 299 runs. His whirlwind performance shattered Ireland's middle and lower order, and Afghanistan eventually emerged victorious by 92 runs.