In a thrilling fourth one-day international at Stormont, Afghanistan triumphed over Ireland by 42 runs, securing the series victory with a commanding lead of 3-0.

Afghanistan posted an impressive total of 343-9 in their 50 overs, thanks to stellar performances from Sediqullah, who scored 143 runs off 120 balls, and Ibrahim Zadran, who added 107 runs off 118 balls. This monumental partnership of 231 runs for the second wicket proved pivotal, marking Afghanistan's third-largest partnership in ODI history.

In response, Ireland managed 301 runs in 48 overs. The highlight of their innings was Andrew Balbirnie, who scored a valiant 109 runs off 119 balls. Despite a spirited effort from Curtis Campher, who contributed 86 runs off just 46 balls, Ireland's chase never fully materialized, leading to their dismissal.

Key moments from the match include:

• Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah both achieving centuries.
• Rashid Khan claiming 3 wickets for 49 runs, continuing his excellent form in the series.
• Ireland's last hope flickering with Balbirnie's century, but ultimately falling short.

The final match of the series is set to take place on Saturday at Stormont, where Ireland hopes to end their losing streak against Afghanistan that dates back to 2019. Despite the loss, the Irish team showed resilience, but the day belonged to Afghanistan, who celebrated their highest ODI score against Ireland.