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Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 2024

<p>Paul Sterling became first male batter to hammer 400 fours in T20 Internationals leaving behind Babar Azam in doing so. He achieved this feat during Ireland vs Afghanistan's 1st T20I.</p>

From left: Pakistan's Babar Azam, Ireland's Paul Sterling, India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

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Afghanistan vs Ireland Match Stats

1st T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

Match Details

Afghanistan and Ireland tour of UAE, 2024

Fri 15 March, 21:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to field

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 18

AFG
155/7 (20.0 ov)

IRE
98 (17.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 57 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 17

AFG
152/9 (20.0 ov)

IRE
142/8 (20.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Mar 12

AFG
236/9 (50.0 ov)

IRE
119 (35.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 117 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

Afghanistan vs Ireland Match Stats

1st T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

Match Details

Afghanistan and Ireland tour of UAE, 2024

Fri 15 March, 21:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to field

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 18

AFG155/7 (20.0 ov)

IRE98 (17.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 57 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Mar 17

AFG152/9 (20.0 ov)

IRE142/8 (20.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs

Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Mar 12

AFG236/9 (50.0 ov)

IRE119 (35.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 117 runs

Umpires

UmpireAhmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

AFG
155/7 (20.0 ov)

IRE
98 (17.2 ov)

AFG
152/9 (20.0 ov)

IRE
142/8 (20.0 ov)

AFG
236/9 (50.0 ov)

IRE
119 (35.0 ov)

Umpire
Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)