Ireland’s match against Afghanistan abandoned

Decision taken to call off the contest before the toss at Bready

The final T20 International between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday.

Heavy overnight rain resulted in a waterlogged pitch and the decision was taken to call off the contest before the toss at Bready Cricket Club.

Afghanistan had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series following victories by 16 and 81 runs in the first two matches.

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