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Despite yet another century from Paul Stirling, his fourth in the last six games, Ireland were whitewashed 3-0 by Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifiers in Abu Dhabi.
Chasing a total of 267 to win, Andy Balbirnie s side were 36 runs shy, giving their opponents the maximum 30 points for the three-match series.
After losing the toss, Afghanistan were sent out to bat first, registering a score of 266 for 9 in their 50 overs.
In reply, Ireland were all out for 230, with Stirling’s magnificent 118 not enough to help drag Graham Ford’s side over the line
The start was delayed by an hour as a result of a highway closure preventing both team buses from reaching the stadium in time