Ireland miss direct ODI World Cup 2027 qualification after Afghanistan ODI washout

Ireland's hopes of qualifying directly for ODI World Cup 2027 ended after their first ODI against Afghanistan in Bready was abandoned without a toss due to rain. Ireland needed a 5-0 series sweep and West Indies to lose both remaining ODIs against India. They must now enter the 10-team World Cup Qualifier to reach next year's tournament in Africa.