BELFAST: Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup after defeating Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Monday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz starred with the bat, scoring a fluent 71, while Rashid Khan produced an impressive all-round performance to guide Afghanistan home and give them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Ireland, after being asked to bat first, were bowled out for 2
