Afghanistan Tour of Ireland ODIs: Ireland vs Afghanistan

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Market context

On 15 August 2026, Ireland will host Afghanistan in a one-day international cricket match as part of Afghanistan's tour of Ireland. A YES share represents a bet that Afghanistan will win the match; a NO share represents a bet that Ireland will win. The current crowd-implied probability of 31% for Afghanistan victory reflects moderate confidence in the visitors, though the settlement window extends to 22 August to account for potential weather delays or scheduling adjustments. Any decisive result—including those determined by Duckworth-Lewis-Stern adjustments, Super Over tiebreaks, or over-rate penalties—counts as an ordinary win for resolution purposes.

Afghanistan's recent ODI record against associate and full-member nations shows mixed results, though the team has demonstrated capacity to compete in home conditions and against sides ranked similarly to Ireland. Ireland's home advantage in August typically favours batting-friendly pitches, though their consistency in ODI cricket has fluctuated. Head-to-head records between these sides remain relatively limited, making recent form and squad composition critical indicators rather than historical precedent alone.

Traders should monitor team announcements regarding player availability and injury status, particularly for key batsmen and bowlers on both sides. Weather forecasts for the scheduled date and venue will be material, as Irish summer conditions can produce rain interruptions. Any changes to the tour schedule or playing conditions—such as venue alterations or format modifications—should be tracked through Cricket Ireland and Afghanistan Cricket Board official channels in the weeks preceding the match.

Methodology

This page reviews Afghanistan Tour of Ireland ODIs: Ireland vs Afghanistan across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

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