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Rahmat Shah's Century Secures Series Win for Afghanistan Against Ireland

Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scores 143 not out at Stormont, leading his team to a 4-0 series victory over Ireland.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Rahmat Shah, the captain of Afghanistan, played a pivotal role in his team’s success by scoring 143 not out during a one-day international against Ireland at Stormont. This impressive innings helped Afghanistan secure a comprehensive victory, thereby completing a 4-0 series win against Ireland.

The performance marked a significant achievement for the Afghan cricket team, as they demonstrated strong dominance throughout the series, ultimately leading to their comfortable triumph in this final match. Both the series and the match underscored Afghanistan's growing presence in international cricket.

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