The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan will commence on August 5, Wednesday. When and where will the Ireland vs Afghanistan 2026 ODI series be played? Ireland will host Afghanistan, with the two sides locking horns in an ODI series for the first time since 2024. While Afghanistan are placed eighth in the latest ICC men’s ODI team rankings, Ireland occupy the 12th spot. Ireland vs Afghanistan 2026 ODIs: Team newsThe hosts, led by Paul Stirling, have been hit severely with injuries.