Ireland set up decider on Sunday after beating Afghanistan in one-day international

Ireland have set up a winner-takes-all match in their one-day series with Afghanistan in Sharjah.

Ireland set up decider on Sunday after beating Afghanistan in one-day international

Ireland have set up a winner-takes-all match in their one-day series with Afghanistan in Sharjah.

John Bracewell's side won the toss and elected to bat, going on to make 271 for 9.

Despite a bright start to their innings, Afghanistan were bowled out for 220.

Ireland won by 51 runs, and the sides will meet again on Sunday.

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