Ireland v Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits debut century as Afghans take 16-run win
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Andy McBrine took a career best 5-29 as Afghanistan posted a total of 287-9
First one-day international, Abu Dhabi
Afghanistan 287-9 (50 overs): Gurbaz 127, Rashid 55; McBrine 5-29
Ireland 271-9 (50 overs): Tucker 83, Stirling 39; Naveen 3-68
Afghanistan won by 16 runs
A superb 127 from debutant Rahmanullah Gurbaz helped Afghanistan to a 16-run win over Ireland in the first of three one-day internationals in Abu Dhabi.
The opener anchored the Afghans innings before Rashid Khan hit 55 off 30 balls to set Ireland 288 to win.
Andy McBrine was the pick of the bowlers with 5-29, but only Lorcan Tucker made a big impact with the bat.