Paul Stirling’s century steered Ireland to a 2-1 series defeat of Afghanistan with a five-wicket win in the final one-day international in Sharjah yesterday.
Ireland cruised to the target in 38 overs with opener Stirling hitting 101 from 97 balls and Andrew Balbirnie adding a valuable 35.
Afghanistan won the opener before Ireland levelled the series.
Spinner Dockrell and McCarthy, who took his first five-wicket haul in Thursday’s win, did most of the damage as Afghanistan failed to set a competitive target.
Javed Ahmadi and Noor Ali Zadran put on an opening partnership of 34 before the wickets began to tumble in the decider.
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