Afghanistan outclass Ireland in second ODI as World Cup qualification hopes dented
Rahmat Shah smashed an unbeaten century to guide Afghanistan to a seven-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi.
Rahmat Shah smashed an unbeaten century to guide Afghanistan to a seven-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi.
Leo Cullen’s men were simply more clinical with ball in hand.
The English side were too powerful, too clever and too controlling in Coventry.
Warren Gatland’s side were superb as they claimed a third Grand Slam under the Kiwi head coach.
Rashid Khan helped his side recover from 131-7 to make 223 all out before they skittled the Irish for 114 in Dehradun.
The Girls in Green were on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline.
Second-half goals from Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and Nathan Ake earned Eddie Howe’s side an impressive win.
Rory Best and his side were hugely disappointing in the opening 40 minutes.
Leo Cullen and Jamie Heaslip were gracious after defeat in Murrayfield.
The Irish club lost 6-0 to Polish side Medyk Konin this evening.
Gregor Townsend’s side delivered a thrilling attacking performance to claim their first title.
Nigel Carolan’s side paid the price for an error-strewn display in which their set-piece struggled.
Head coach Anthony Foley bemoaned his side’s inability to get into space at Allianz Park.
Pat Lam’s men were far from their best at Sandy Park in the Challenge Cup.
Mark Ansombe’s men will rue their lapses just before half time after defeat to the Warriors.