Following the only Test and three-match ODI series, Ireland and Afghanistan will face off in a Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The series will commence on March 15, Friday with the second and third match scheduled to take place on Sunday and Monday respectively.

Ireland won the only Test by six wickets but Afghanistan displayed their prowess in the limited-overs to clinch the ODI series 2-0. The Afghans won the first ODI by 35 runs while the second match was abandoned due to rain. In the third ODI, Hashmatullah Shahidi played a captain”s knock while spinner Nangeyalia Kharote bowled decisive spells to defeat Ireland by 117 runs.

Ireland vs Afghanistan: T20I Records And Stats At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will continue to be the sole host for the T20I series. The stadium has hosted 46 matches in the shortest format and the team batting first have had an upper hand in the contest. However, the toss will not be a crucial part at the venue as the pitch is unlikely to change much in the shortest format. Let us have a look at some of the key T20 stats and records at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Total matches: 46

Matches won batting first: 26

Matches won bowling first: 20

Average 1st Inns scores: 143

Average 2nd Inns scores: 120

Highest total recorded: 215/6 (20 Ov) by AFG vs ZIM

Lowest total recorded: 38/10 (10.4 Ov) by HK vs PAK

Highest score chased: 179/6 (19.1 Ov) by SL vs AFG

Lowest score defended: 142/7 (20 Ov) by WI vs BAN