Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 21 runs in the second Twenty20 International to clinch the series with a game to spare.
Skipper Asghar Afghan struck 49 off 28 balls to lift the team to 184-4 after winning the toss in Greater Noida in India.
In reply, Ireland could only manage 163-6 off 20 overs.
Afghan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 3-38 to earn the man of the match award.
The third and final game of the series will be played at the same venue on Tuesday.
Dubai Basketball edge Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener
Dubai Basketball has secured a historic 78-77 victory over Real Madrid in their EuroLeague season opener at Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday.
Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch draw against Germany
Cody Gakpo has volleyed in a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying new coach Juergen Klopp a winning start.
UAE launch Gulf Cup campaign with emphatic win
The UAE launched their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Yemen 4-0 in their Group B opener at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.
HotelPlanner tour: Emirati talent on show at Abu Dhabi Challenge
Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharekh will represent the region when the Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the Al Ain Region next week.
Joshua and Fury to face off in Cardiff in December
The long-awaited showdown between British former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Cardiff on December 11, promoter Turki Alalshikh announced on social media on Thursday.
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