Ireland Seek First Win as Afghanistan Eye 4-0 ODI Series Sweep

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Ireland face Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI looking to avoid a series whitewash. The Irish batting unit showed notable improvement in the fourth match, offering some encouragement ahead of the decider. Afghanistan, however, have dominated the series and will be aiming to complete a 4-0 sweep. The result will determine whether Ireland can salvage at least one consolation victory from the contest.

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