Afghanistan beat Ireland to keep T20 series hopes alive

Afghanistan sealed a 22-run win in the third T20I of the series to keep their hopes of a series win alive – despite late batting heroics by the Irish lower order

EYE ON THE BALL: George Dockrell of Ireland and Afghanistan wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the Men's T20 International match between Ireland and Afghanistan at Stormont in Belfast. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Afghanistan sealed a 22-run win in the third T20I of the ITW Ireland v Afghanistan T20I Series to keep their hopes of a series win alive – despite late batting heroics by the Irish lower order.

The touring side’s top four batters delivered to put up a strong total of 189-5, and Ireland were quickly reduced to 36-4 in their run chase.