<p>Bangladesh defeated Ireland comprehensively in the recently concluded three-match T20I series. Despite losing the first match, the tigers made a strong comeback and won the series by a final margin of 2-1. The captain of Bangladesh, Litton Das, is extremely happy with this effort, saying that the team is ready to play the upcoming 2026 T20I World Cup with full intensity.</p>

<p>Speaking at the post-match press conference, <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/litton-das-questions-selectors-after-shamim-axing/2473-5-0">Litton Das</a> said that winning under pressure brings out the best in a team. He wants his players to show the same commitment they displayed during the Ireland series, as it exhibited their quality in dealing with pressure moments.</p>

<p>&quot;I wanted the team to win from pressure situations. We couldn&#39;t overcome the pressure in the first game but we fought back to win the series. There are many positive sides.&rdquo; said Bangladesh T20I captain, Litton Das.</p>

<p>He admitted that Bangladesh is not traditionally a strong fielding side, but they gave their best in the recent series by taking exceptional catches. This showcases the improvement they are making in the fielding department, which will continue to become better with time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;There are many positive sides. We are not a good fielding unit, but we took some brilliant catches in this series. At least in the fielding department, we have shown improvement. After playing the most number of T20Is in a year, I think our players have become more mature.&rdquo; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>He then credited the team and coaching staff for showcasing great effort during the series. The captain said that the players were ready since the Asia Cup, which is why the management didn&rsquo;t make big changes in the squad.</p>

<p>&quot;The credit goes to all the players and coaching staff. Our team was ready since the Asia Cup. We have only used a certain number of players since then. I think we want these players to play their best cricket in the BPL, which we then expect them to replicate for the national team.&rdquo; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>Keeping high fitness levels is also a big challenge for the Bangladesh team. The captain highlighted this fact, and showcased optimism that hopefully there would be no injuries in the Bangladesh camp in the next two months.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I am not concerned about anyone&#39;s performance, but about injuries. We will all pray that we remain safe in the next two months.&quot; said Litton Das.</p>

<h2><strong>Trying Out Different Combinations for T20I World Cup, Says Litton Das</strong></h2>

<p>He then described the experiments the team has done during the last few matches. They have tried different combinations in both batting and bowling to see the response of players. This has been done keeping in view the challenge of the upcoming T20I World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We have conducted a lot of experiments. We made certain changes that were risky - like Fizz [Mustafizur Rahman] didn&#39;t bowl the last over today. [Mohammad] Saifuddin bowled the last over. I wanted to see what a player would do after not playing two matches. I think we tried almost everything in every aspect of the team. This bunch of players are almost ready for the next World Cup.&quot; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>The lower middle order of Bangladesh is currently not settled, as they are yet to find an ideal batter for the no. 6 position. However, the captain is not much concerned with this fact and he is looking forward to the BPL to find some answers.</p>

<p>&quot;I am not too concerned about it [the No. 6 position]. Not everyone will get runs in every series. You saw [Towhid] Hridoy doing well in this series. I want them to score runs in the BPL, and then bring that to the World Cup.&quot; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>Talking about the spin options, Litton said that selecting just two spinners often becomes difficult due to the tough competition in the team. He added that all the players understand the selection criteria, which is based solely on top performance.</p>

<p>&quot;Mahedi [Hasan], Rishad [Hossain] and Nasum [Ahmed] are my match-winners, so I have to take a tough call when I have to pick [only] two spinners in the XI. Sometimes, my performer has to sit out. They have accepted my decisions. They are good team-mates. It will keep happening in the future, but of course we explain to them [why we didn&#39;t pick any of them].&quot; concluded Litton Das.</p>

Litton Das has said that Bangladesh is confident to perform better in the upcoming T20I World Cup. He shared the statement after winning the T20I series against Ireland.

Bangladesh Confident for Upcoming T20I World Cup After Defeating Ireland

<p>The series between Ireland and Bangladesh ends on 2 December 2025 in the legendary Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium of Chattogram. Each team has secured one victory, and therefore, the tension has never been higher.</p>

<p>The fans are hoping to witness an exciting match where each country will do everything possible to win the trophy. With the cricketing world waiting for the decider, <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/ireland-tour-of-bangladesh-2025/236/1">Bangladesh vs Ireland&#39;s</a> 3rd T20I 2025 will be an emotional, high-stress game.</p>

<p>For Bangladesh, the road to the final has not been smooth. The team went into the series following a dismal performance against the West Indies, but came out strong by winning the 2nd T20I against Ireland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Ireland&#39;s first game, aggressive batting and controlled bowling prevailed. But in the second, they lost due to defensive mistakes and missed their chance to seal the series early.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams are now hungry to win the last match, and the people all over the world will be keenly watching the Bangladesh vs Ireland live score to know whether the home team completes the fightback or the visitors make history.</p>

<h2>Series Recap - How We Got Here</h2>

<h3>1st T20I - Ireland Dominate</h3>

<p><a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/ireland-beats-bangladesh-by-39-runs-in-1st-t20i-at-chattogram/2465-5-0">Ireland</a> shocked Bangladesh with a good all-around performance. Their batters led from the front and put up a strong total, and their bowlers kept the pressure on. Ireland emerged victorious by 39 runs, putting Bangladesh under early pressure in the series.</p>

<h3>2nd T20I - Bangladesh Show Courage</h3>

<p>The second match saw Bangladesh turn the story around. The bowling was well disciplined, which created a chase manageable, and the batters stayed at the task to win by 4 wickets with 2 balls to go. The series survived with this victory, and Bangladesh got hope back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is now 1 1, and the quagmire will be the most significant game of the tournament.</p>

<h2>Recent Form and Performance Breakdown</h2>

<h3>Bangladesh - Finding Rhythm Again</h3>

<p>Bangladesh&rsquo;s last five T20Is before the decider:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Win - vs Ireland<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs Ireland<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs West Indies<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs West Indies<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs West Indies</li>
</ul>

<p>Bangladesh suffered multiple defeats before rediscovering themselves in the second T20I. Their key batters finally clicked, their bowlers found consistency, and the team looked mentally more settled.</p>

<h3>Ireland - Capable but Inconsistent</h3>

<p>Ireland&rsquo;s last five T20Is:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Loss - vs Bangladesh<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Win - vs Bangladesh<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs England<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Abandoned - vs England<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Loss - vs England</li>
</ul>

<p>Ireland&rsquo;s problem has been inconsistency. When their top order fires, they look like a dangerous T20 side. But collapses in the middle overs and a lack of finishing touches have cost them frequently.</p>

<h2>Batters to Watch - Recent Form Analysis</h2>

<h3>Bangladesh</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Tanzid Hasan - 261 runs in 9 matches<br />
	Explosive opener with clean striking ability. He is Bangladesh&rsquo;s best hope for strong powerplay starts.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Saif Hassan - 233 runs in 10 matches<br />
	A steady top-order bat who absorbs pressure well and rotates strike intelligently.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Ireland</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Harry Tector - 256 runs in 10 matches<br />
	The backbone of Ireland&rsquo;s batting. He plays spin superbly and rarely wastes balls.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Lorcan Tucker - 162 runs in 8 matches<br />
	High-impact wicketkeeper-batter who can change the match with short bursts of aggressive batting.</li>
</ul>

<p>These four batters could shape the entire rhythm of the final match.</p>

<h2>Bowlers to Watch - Key Match Breakers</h2>

<h3>Bangladesh</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rishad Hossain - 16 wickets in 9 games<br />
	A wicket-taker who bowls attacking lines, creating breakthroughs when needed most.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nasum Ahmed - 8 wickets in 9 matches<br />
	Bangladesh&rsquo;s most economical bowler. His tight spells often frustrate batters into mistakes.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Ireland</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Matthew Humphreys - 10 wickets in 8 matches<br />
	His discipline and variations make him Ireland&rsquo;s most dangerous bowler.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Craig Young - 10 wickets in 6 matches<br />
	Known for swing and early breakthroughs, a major threat in the power play.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Head-to-Head - Last Five Encounters</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Bangladesh won by 4 wickets<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ireland won by 39 runs<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ireland won in 2023<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bangladesh won in 2023<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Bangladesh won in 2023</li>
</ul>

<p>Bangladesh leads 3-2, but Ireland has shown they can beat Bangladesh convincingly.</p>

<h2>BAN vs IRE T20 Match Preview - Pitch and Match Conditions</h2>

<p>The Chattogram wicket traditionally offers:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Good batting conditions early<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Assistance for spinners as the game progresses<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Par score: 160-175<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>No dew because it&#39;s a day game<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>This makes middle-overs spin battles extremely crucial.</p>

<h2>Full Squads for the 3rd T20I</h2>

<h3>Bangladesh Squad</h3>

<p><a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/litton-das-questions-selectors-after-shamim-axing/2473-5-0">Litton Das</a> (c), Saif Hassan (vc), Jaker Ali (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan (wk), Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Towhid Hridoy</p>

<h3>Ireland Squad</h3>

<p>Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Jordan Neill, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben White, Craig Young</p>

<h2>Cricket Match Predictions - PrePlay</h2>

<p>Who will win the toss? - Bangladesh</p>

<p>Who will win the match? - Bangladesh</p>

<h3>Top Batter Predictions</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ireland: Lorcan Tucker</li>
</ul>

<h3>Top Bowler Predictions</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Bangladesh: Nasum Ahmed<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ireland: Gareth Delany</li>
</ul>

<h3>Most Sixes</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Tanzid Hasan (Bangladesh)<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Lorcan Tucker (Ireland)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Player of the Match</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Nasum Ahmed (Bangladesh)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Predicted Team Scores</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Bangladesh: 140+<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ireland: 125+</li>
</ul>

<h2>Stirling Success Stats</h2>

<p>Ireland has won 77% of all international matches where Paul Stirling scores more than fifty runs.</p>

<h2>Boundary Rate Blitz</h2>

<p>Paul Stirling&rsquo;s boundary rate sits at an impressive 21% across 130 international innings, showcasing his natural aggression.</p>

<h2>Dot Ball Dilemma</h2>

<p>Harry Tector faces dot balls only 31% of the time, making him one of Ireland&rsquo;s most efficient strike-rotators.</p>

<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>

<p>Bangladesh enters the decider with better momentum after a confidence-boosting victory in the second T20I. Their bowling appears more balanced, and their batters have adjusted better to conditions. Ireland, however, possesses match-winners who can flip the game in a few overs. The outcome may depend on:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Early wickets in the powerplay<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>How Ireland handles Bangladesh&rsquo;s spinners<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nerves in the final five overs</li>
</ul>

<p>This match is set to be fast-paced, emotional, and unpredictable. Whatever happens, the Bangladesh vs Ireland 3rd T20I 2025 promises fireworks and fans will be glued to every ball as they follow the Bangladesh vs Ireland live score.</p>

A complete match preview and analysis of the Ban vs Ire 3rd T20I 2025. Includes key stats, full squads, predictions, conditions, form guide, and Bangladesh vs Ireland live score insights.

Ban vs Ire 3rd T20I 2025: Full Match Preview, Analysis, Predictions & Squads

<p>Bangladesh and Ireland will come head to head against each other in the 2nd T20I at Chattogram. This is a crucial match for the home team, because they <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/ireland-beats-bangladesh-by-39-runs-in-1st-t20i-at-chattogram/2465-5-0">lost</a> the last game quite badly to the visitors. They need to win this match at all cost, otherwise, Ireland will seal the series with a lead of 2-0.</p>

<p>By winning the first game, Ireland has put Bangladesh under a lot of pressure. The visitors are therefore confident to make the young Bangladesh team more nervous in the upcoming game. They know that Litton&rsquo;s team is going through some off-field tensions, so putting extra pressure on them can give Ireland a series victory.</p>

<p>As far as Bangladesh is concerned, they face a big task ahead of the second game in Chattogram. Their batting has struggled in the last few matches, and the captain himself is searching for answers. They need to find quick fixes in their batting to challenge a confident Ireland team. The performance of Litton Das will be closely monitored, as he is the leader of a team that has been inconsistent in T20I cricket lately.</p>

<p>In this blog, we will take a quick overview of the upcoming <strong>Bangladesh vs Ireland</strong> T20I match at Chattogram. Before analyzing the squads of both teams, let&rsquo;s first take a quick recap of the series opener below.</p>

<h2><strong>A Quick Recap of the Bangladesh vs Ireland 1</strong><strong>st</strong><strong> T20I Match</strong></h2>

<p>Ireland started the T20I series with a stellar performance against the home side. They stunned everyone with a strong batting display at Chattogram, scoring 181 runs in the first innings. The brutal hitting of Harry Tector took the game away from Bangladesh, as he struck 69 runs off 45 balls by smashing 1 four and 5 sixes.</p>

<p>Due to his batting effort, Ireland managed to post a big total on the board, which proved too much for the Bangladesh team. The batting innings of the home side was completely disappointing. Ireland took them under pressure from the start of the innings, as they removed the Bangladesh top order cheaply.</p>

<p>The middle order batter, Towhid Hridoy, tried his best to steady the innings from one end. He remained unsuccessful in that attempt, as the wickets kept on falling regularly. A lot of credit here should be given to the Ireland bowlers who kept the control of the game in their hands. Due to their strikes, Bangladesh failed to build any momentum in the chase.</p>

<p>The lone fight of Towhid Hridoy with unbeaten 83 runs proved futile in the end, as Bangladesh only managed to score 142 runs in the second innings. This gave Ireland a perfect start to the T20I series, which was earlier expected to be dominated by Bangladesh.</p>

<h2><strong>Bangladesh Squad Analysis for 2</strong><strong>nd</strong><strong> T20I at Chattogram</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh is currently under pressure after losing the series opener at Chattogram. They displayed poor batting in the second innings, which led to their downfall. The upcoming contest will give them a perfect opportunity to showcase a better performance with the bat, as players like Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan need to come forward with big knocks.</p>

<p>In the bowling department, the strike bowlers of Bangladesh need to pick quick wickets. Both Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam will need to remove the Ireland openers cheaply. By doing that, they can put an early pressure on the visitors which will push them on the back foot.</p>

<h2><strong>Ireland Squad Analysis for 2</strong><strong>nd</strong><strong> T20I at Chattogram</strong></h2>

<p>Ireland need to repeat their heroics from the first game to defeat Bangladesh again in the 2nd T20I. This is a doable task, as the Irish players have shown that they can put the inconsistent Bangladesh team under pressure. Their openers, Paul Stirling and Tim Tector, will need to strike hard in the Powerplay. This will not only negate the bowling plans of Bangladesh, but will also give confidence to the other batters sitting in the dugout.</p>

<p>The bowlers of Ireland also need to contain the scoring rate of Bangladesh batters. Both Matthew Humphreys and Mark Adair did well in the last game by picking up early wickets. A similar effort in the 2nd T20I will put them in charge, giving Ireland a firm control of the match.</p>

<h2><strong>Bangladesh Probable XI for 2</strong><strong>nd</strong><strong> T20I at Chattogram</strong></h2>

<p>Litton Das (c &amp; wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.</p>

<h2><strong>Ireland Probable XI for 2</strong><strong>nd</strong><strong> T20I at Chattogram</strong></h2>

<p>Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little.</p>

<h2><strong>Final Words</strong></h2>

<p>The 2nd T20I between <strong>Bangladesh vs Ireland</strong> is expected to be a thrilling contest. The home side will try to make a comeback into the series, as winning this match is important for them. On the other hand, Ireland will try to get another win under their belt to secure a series victory over Bangladesh. So, both teams will come into the field with precise objectives, giving fans a stunning experience of high-quality T20I cricket.&nbsp;</p>

Bangladesh will take on Ireland in the 2nd T20I at Chattogram on November 29. It is a must win game for them in which they need to come up with a better batting performance.

Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd T20I 2025: Full Squad Analysis

<p>The unexpected omission of Shamim Hossain from the T20I squad has angered Bangladesh captain Litton Das. He expressed his unhappiness over the decision, as the selectors kept him in the dark. Not only that, the head coach, Phil Simmons, was also not informed by the selectors, making the decision appear both unilateral and questionable.</p>

<p>The chief selector of the Bangladesh team, Gazi Ashraf Hossain, announced last Friday that Mahidul Islam Ankon would be added to the squad in place of Shamim Hossain. This decision raised eyebrows within the team, as Shamim had recently delivered strong performances in T20Is.</p>

<p>Speaking about the unilateral decision, <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/litton-das-praises-taskin-mustafizur-bowling-performance/1552-5-0">Litton Das</a> said that he didn&rsquo;t know anything about this. He looked visibly unhappy over how selectors announced the change without taking him in confidence. Therefore, he quickly distanced himself from the decision, saying that it was not his call at all.</p>

<p>&quot;I think it would have been better if [Shamim] was in the team. But this is not my call, [it is] totally the selectors&#39; call. I don&#39;t know why, but the selector dropped Shamim without giving us notice.&rdquo; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I have known that a captain would know which player would be in the team, and which player would be out of the team. I don&#39;t see any reason behind Shamim getting dropped. It would have been better if he was in the team.&quot; added Litton Das.</p>

<p>The captain then exposed some other directives. He said that recent orders had taken away his right to comment on squad selections. This means he cannot question the players who have been picked, as the selectors hold all the authority.</p>

<p>&quot;The selection panel and board has told me that I have to totally work with whatever team they have selected. I can&#39;t have a say about which player I want or don&#39;t want. I have known for a long time that a captain has a planning for organizing the team. Recently, I have been informed that my job is to deliver something good from the field with [the] team that I have been given.&quot; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>He then doubled down on the fact that the captain and coach must be informed before any changes are made to the squad. He expressed concern about how selections will be handled for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He cautiously stated that if similar decisions are made during the tournament, he will do his best to select a competitive team from the available pool of players.</p>

<p>&quot;I won&#39;t say it is insulting, but I think the captain and coach must be informed. We don&#39;t know anything about [the selection]. If the same thing happens during the World Cup, I will try to implement with the team to the best of my ability.&quot; said Litton Das.</p>

<h2><strong>Feel Sorry for Shamim Hossain, Says Litton Das</strong></h2>

<p>The Bangladesh captain then expressed solidarity with Shamim Hossain, saying that he was disappointed by how he was dropped from the squad. He personally apologized to Shamim for not being able to support him under the current circumstances. However, he clarified that it was not his decision to drop the youngster, as he had also not been consulted by the selectors.</p>

<p>&quot;It won&#39;t disturb the team but [the situation] is disappointing. You can&#39;t expect the same performance in every series from every player. We have been trying to build a team for a long time. Why not Shamim? He performed extraordinarily in some of the series. Getting dropped from there, it is disappointing for Shamim.&rdquo; said Litton Das.</p>

<p>&quot;As a captain, I can&#39;t say anything more than sorry to Shamim. I don&#39;t expect all 15 players in my squad to perform at the same level. We have to back a player when he doesn&#39;t perform in two or three series. I am really sorry that I couldn&#39;t back him.&quot; added dejected Litton Das.</p>

<p>Bangladesh is currently playing against Ireland in a three-match T20I series at home. The visitors <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/ireland-beats-bangladesh-by-39-runs-in-1st-t20i-at-chattogram/2465-5-0">won</a> the first game, adding plenty of pressure on the home side. The selectors would be closely watching this series to assess the performance of every player. If the results don&rsquo;t go their way, we can once again expect plenty of changes in the Bangladesh squad before the start of the 2026 T20I World Cup.</p>

Litton Das slammed selectors for excluding Shamim Hossain from the T20I squad. He said the decision was taken without informing him or the head coach.

Litton Calls for Clarity After Shamim Axing from T20I Squad

<p>Ireland walked into Sylhet hoping to find an early rhythm. They walked out with a <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/ireland-beats-bangladesh-by-39-runs-in-1st-t20i-at-chattogram/2465-5-0">39-run win</a> that had their dugout talking. Not many expected this kind of sharp, fearless cricket from a side still shaping its identity. But the scoreboard told the story.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harry Tector&rsquo;s unbeaten 69 built the foundation. Matthew Humphreys&rsquo; 4 for 13 tore the chase apart. Suddenly, the series looks far more alive than most imagined.</p>

<h2>Tector Stands Tall as Ireland Post 181</h2>

<p>Ireland were asked to bat and answered with a punch. Paul Stirling and Tim Tector threw their hands early, collecting 40 brisk runs before Stirling nicked off for 21. Gasps rippled across the stands when his off stump lit up, but Ireland refused to slow.</p>

<p>Harry Tector entered with a calm stride. He looked settled from ball one, nudging, swatting, then muscling the occasional delivery into the deep stands. That shot in the 11th over had the crowd on its feet. His 45-ball 69 wasn&rsquo;t flashy for the sake of it. It was controlled, stitched together with patience and well-timed aggression.</p>

<p>Ireland&rsquo;s middle order chipped in too. Tim added 32. Tucker&rsquo;s 18 and Campher&rsquo;s busy 24 pushed the total further. Even Dockrell squeezed out a late unbeaten 12. When the screen flashed 181, Irish fans erupted. Few saw this coming.</p>

<p>Bangladesh leaned on Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who managed two wickets and looked the only bowler capable of forcing errors. The rest of the attack drifted, offering loose ends that Ireland happily tugged.</p>

<h2>Humphreys Rips Through Bangladesh Reply</h2>

<p>Chasing 182 never looked simple. Bangladesh needed a clean start but unravelled almost immediately. Early edges, mistimed pulls, soft pushes. Every error carried weight.</p>

<p>Towhid Hridoy tried to keep their hopes alive with a bold 83 off 50. He swung hard, often alone, and you could see the disappointment written on his face each time another partner walked back. Jaker Ali&rsquo;s 20 was the only other score that mattered.</p>

<p>Then came Humphreys. The young left-arm spinner held the ball like he owned the moment. His deliveries gripped, dipped, and left batters stunned. He looked utterly confident as he removed Shoriful and broke the lower order&rsquo;s resolve. Barry McCarthy&rsquo;s three wickets and Mark Adair&rsquo;s two sealed the rest.</p>

<p>Gasps echoed around the stadium as the chase crumbled. Bangladesh closed at 142 for 9, well short and visibly rattled.</p>

<p>Ireland now leads the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/ireland-tour-of-bangladesh-2025/236/1">series</a> 1-0, and suddenly the points table looks very different. The second T20I, set for Saturday, carries far more intrigue than expected. Bangladesh has questions to answer. Ireland, though, walks in with belief swelling in their boots.</p>

Ireland stunned Bangladesh in the opening T20I as Harry Tector’s grit and Matthew Humphreys’ sharp spells powered a commanding 39-run victory in Sylhet.

Humphreys Leads Ireland’s Charge in Statement Win Over Bangladesh

<p>Chattagram, November 27, 2025 Ireland defeated the first of a series of T20s between Ireland and Bangladesh by 39 runs at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Ireland had a target of 182 runs, but Bangladesh failed to achieve it, even though their hopes were kept alive by the heroic performance of Towhid Hridoy, 83 runs off 50 balls.</p>

<h2>Ireland Innings: 181/4 (20 overs)</h2>

<p>Ireland batted first and made a competitive 181/4. Harry Tector was the main pillar of the innings; he remained unbeaten on 69 from 45 balls with a single four and five sixes, which kept the scoreboard running late in the innings.</p>

<p><strong>Key Performances:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Paul Stirling (c): 21 runs from 18 balls</li>
	<li>Tim Tector: 32 runs from 19 balls</li>
	<li>Harry Tector (not out): 69 runs from 45 balls</li>
	<li>Lorcan Tucker: 18 runs from 14 balls</li>
	<li>Curtis Campher: 24 runs from 17 balls</li>
	<li>George Dockrell (not out): 12 runs from 7 balls</li>
</ul>

<p>Ireland&#39;s total was built on consistent partnerships, with Harry Tector being the standout performer. He helped push the total beyond 180, supported by Curtis Campher and George Dockrell.</p>

<p><strong>Fall of wickets:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>1-40 (Paul Stirling, 4.2 overs)</li>
	<li>2-71 (Tim Tector, 8.2 overs)</li>
	<li>3-105 (Lorcan Tucker, 12.3 overs)</li>
	<li>4-149 (Curtis Campher, 17.2 overs)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Extras:</strong> 5 (4 wides, 1 leg bye)</p>

<h3>Bangladesh Bowling</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Shoriful Islam (4 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket, economy: 10.50)</li>
	<li>Nasum Ahmed (4 overs, 37 runs, 0 wickets, economy: 9.25)</li>
	<li>Tanzim Hasan Sakib (4 overs, 41 runs, 2 wickets, economy: 10.25)</li>
	<li>Mustafizur Rahman (4 overs, 23 runs, 0 wickets, economy: 5.75)</li>
	<li>Rishad Hossain (4 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket, economy: 8.50)</li>
</ul>

<p>The bowlers of Bangladesh could not halt Ireland. A late surge by Tector, with some essential support by Tim Tector and Curtis Campher, was the guarantee of a hefty total. The costliest bowler in Bangladesh was Shoriful Islam, who conceded 42 runs in his 4-over spell.</p>

<h2>Bangladesh Innings: 142/9 (20 overs)</h2>

<p>Chasing 182, Bangladesh&rsquo;s top order collapsed under the pressure of Ireland&#39;s bowling attack, leaving them at 66/5 after 11.1 overs. A late rally by Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh reach 142, but they ultimately fell short by 39 runs.</p>

<p><strong>Key Performances:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Tanzid Hasan: 2 runs from 5 balls (c HT Tector b Humphreys)</li>
	<li>Parvez Hossain Emon: 1 run from 6 balls (c Dockrell b Adair)</li>
	<li>Litton Das (c): 1 run from 3 balls (c TH Tector b Adair)</li>
	<li>Saif Hassan: 6 runs from 13 balls (b McCarthy)</li>
	<li>Towhid Hridoy (not out): 83 runs from 50 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes)</li>
	<li>Jaker Ali: 20 runs from 16 balls (c Little b McCarthy)</li>
	<li>Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 5 runs from 6 balls (c HT Tector b Humphreys)</li>
	<li>Rishad Hossain: 0 runs from 3 balls (lbw b Humphreys)</li>
	<li>Nasum Ahmed: 0 runs from 1 ball (st &dagger;Tucker b Humphreys)</li>
	<li>Shoriful Islam: 12 runs from 13 balls (c Dockrell b McCarthy)</li>
	<li>Mustafizur Rahman (not out): 2 runs from 4 balls</li>
</ul>

<p>The rest of the Bangladesh batting lineup crumbled despite the spirited performance of Hridoy. He was the only ray of light and made the game interesting until the later overs. Jaker Ali and Shoriful Islam contributed valuable runs, but the damage was already done since the wickets were falling at a quick pace.</p>

<p><strong>Fall of wickets:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>1-2 (Tanzid Hasan, 0.5 overs)</li>
	<li>2-4 (Litton Das, 1.2 overs)</li>
	<li>3-5 (Parvez Hossain Emon, 3.3 overs)</li>
	<li>4-18 (Saif Hassan, 5.3 overs)</li>
	<li>5-66 (Jaker Ali, 11.1 overs)</li>
	<li>6-71 (Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 12.1 overs)</li>
	<li>7-74 (Rishad Hossain, 12.4 overs)</li>
	<li>8-74 (Nasum Ahmed, 12.5 overs)</li>
	<li>9-122 (Shoriful Islam, 17.6 overs)</li>
</ul>

<h3>Ireland Bowling</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Matthew Humphreys (4 overs, 13 runs, 4 wickets, economy: 3.25)</li>
	<li>Mark Adair (4 overs, 20 runs, 2 wickets, economy: 5.00)</li>
	<li>Josh Little (4 overs, 40 runs, 0 wickets, economy: 10.00)</li>
	<li>Barry McCarthy (4 overs, 23 runs, 3 wickets, economy: 5.75)</li>
	<li>Gareth Delany (2 overs, 24 runs, 0 wickets, economy: 12.00)</li>
	<li>Curtis Campher (2 overs, 22 runs, 0 wickets, economy: 11.00)</li>
</ul>

<p>The bowlers of Ireland broke through Bangladesh&rsquo;s batting at a very fast rate. The most important breakthrough in the middle overs was taken by Matthew Humphreys, who took 4 wickets but conceded only 13 runs. Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy were also instrumental in taking down the vital wickets, allowing Bangladesh no time to form the partnerships that would have enabled a successful chase.</p>

<h2>Match Summary</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Ireland won by 39 runs, finishing with 181/4 in 20 overs.</li>
	<li>Bangladesh fell short, posting 142/9 in 20 overs in reply.</li>
	<li>Ireland leads the 3-match series 1-0.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>MVP of the Match:</strong> Harry Tector (Ireland) - 69* runs off 45 balls.</p>

<h2>Match Flow</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Ireland Powerplay: 50 runs in 6.2 overs, 1 wicket</li>
	<li>Drinks Break (Ireland): 77/2 in 10 overs</li>
	<li>Ireland 100 Runs: 11.5 overs</li>
	<li>Ireland 150 Runs: 17.3 overs</li>
	<li>Innings Break: Ireland 181/4 in 20 overs</li>
	<li>Bangladesh Powerplay: 20 runs in 6 overs, 4 wickets down</li>
	<li>Drinks Break (Bangladesh): 59/4 in 10 overs</li>
	<li>Bangladesh 50 Runs: 9.2 overs</li>
	<li>Bangladesh 100 Runs: 15.6 overs</li>
	<li>Bangladesh 150 Runs: 17.6 overs</li>
</ul>

<h2>Looking Ahead</h2>

<p>The second T20 of the series will be hosted on November 29, 2025, at the same venue. Bangladesh will seek to avenge this defeat, whereas Ireland will seek to widen their advantage and have the series victory with another good performance.</p>

Ireland won by 39 runs in the 1st T20I against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Harry Tector's 69* led the way as Ireland posted 181/4. Bangladesh managed 142/9 in response.

Ireland Beats Bangladesh by 39 Runs in 1st T20I at Chattogram

<p>Bangladesh won the toss at the start of this T20I match in Chattogram. Captain Litton Das decided to field first against Ireland. The home team put together a setup with five bowlers. They wanted to get some early breakthroughs and hold things steady in the middle part of the innings.</p>

<p>Ireland brought in their top order with the Tector brothers, Tim and Harry. Paul Stirling led them as captain. The bowling attack strengthened with the return of Mark Adair and Josh Little. Those two should lead the way in the attack.</p>

<p>Bangladesh went with a top four that left out Mahidul Islam. He got called up specifically for that spot. Litton had recently criticised the selectors for dropping Shamim Hossain, and the team now looks to manage balance with Tanzim Hasan likely to walk in at No. 7.</p>

<p>Bangladesh XI:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Parvez Hossain Emon, 3 Saif Hassan, 4 Litton Das (capt, wk), 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Jaker Ali, 7 Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 8 Rishad Hossain, 9 Nasum Ahmed, 10 Mustafizur Rahman, 11 Shoriful Islam</p>

<p>Ireland XI:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1 Paul Stirling (capt), 2 Tim Tector, 3 Harry Tector, 4 Lorcan Tucker (wk), 5 Curtis Campher, 6 George Dockrell, 7 Gareth Delany, 8 Mark Adair, 9 Barry McCarthy, 10 Matthew Humphreys, 11 Josh Little</p>

Bangladesh win the toss and choose to field in the 1st T20I vs Ireland in Chattogram.

Bangladesh Opt to Bowl First Against Ireland in 1st T20I

<p>Bangladesh will take on Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series starting on November 27. This series is crucial for both teams, as it serves as an important preparation ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh would be feeling a bit more confident for this contest, as they are coming into the T20I series on the back of a strong performance in test matches.</p>

<p>Nevertheless, the challenge in the T20I matches will be a lot different compared to the test series. It would test the batting of the Ireland team which is still searching for answers on tricky Bangladesh tracks. Winning the first match against the home side is important for them, as it could set the tone for the rest of the series.</p>

<p>In this blog, we will take a quick overview of the upcoming <strong>Bangladesh vs Ireland</strong> contest in Chattogram. We will analyze the combination of both teams, as that will give us a hint about their probable XI for the first match. Let&rsquo;s first take a look at the complete T20I squads of both teams below.</p>

<h2><strong>Bangladesh Full Squad for T20I Series</strong></h2>

<p>Litton Das (capt), Saif Hassan (vice-capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin</p>

<h2><strong>Ireland Full Squad for T20I Series</strong></h2>

<p>Paul Stirling (capt), Mark Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young</p>

<h2><strong>Key Players to Watch in the Bangladesh Lineup</strong></h2>

<p>In the first <strong>Bangladesh vs Ireland T20I match</strong>, the home team will rely on their bowlers to keep the visitors under pressure. Over the past few years, their bowlers have delivered strong performances in home conditions against various teams. Leg-spinner <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/bangladesh-defeats-west-indies-in-the-first-odi/1898-5-0">Rishad Hossain</a> will be a key player, as his googlies are likely to trouble the Irish batters.</p>

<p>In the batting department, all eyes will be on Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan. Both openers have performed well for Bangladesh in recent matches, so their contributions will be crucial for the home team. The middle order will also be in focus, as Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy will need to take the game deep by playing sensibly.</p>

<h2><strong>Key Players to Watch in the Ireland Lineup</strong></h2>

<p>Ireland will rely primarily on its batting lineup, as it provides them more chances to challenge Bangladesh on their home turf. The explosive batting of Paul Stirling can take the game away from the Bangladesh team, so he will remain a key player for the visitors.</p>

<p>The bowlers will also need to keep the Bangladesh batters under pressure; otherwise, the home team could post a big total by the end of the innings. Both Curtis Campher and Josh Little will need to perform well, as their bowling can make a significant difference for the Irish side.</p>

<h2><strong>Final Words</strong></h2>

<p>The first T20I match between <strong>Bangladesh and Ireland</strong> promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams are geared up for the match. However, the home side will likely feel more confident. With several in-form players in their lineup, it will be a good opportunity for Bangladesh to secure an early advantage. Ireland will need to show plenty of conviction in their batting, otherwise, facing Bangladesh&rsquo;s spinners on challenging tracks could become difficult for them.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

Bangladesh and Ireland will face each other in the 1st T20I at Chattogram. The home side will try to win the match by utilizing their strength in spin bowling.

Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st T20I 2025: Full Squad Analysis

<p>Ireland lost the Mirpur test against Bangladesh badly. They failed to understand the conditions that made batting tough for them throughout the test match. Now, the visitors will leave Bangladesh with a clean sweep in tests, however, one thing will stand out for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fightback shown by Curtis Campher in the second innings was remarkable. He stood firm at the crease when the wickets were regularly falling on the other end. The Bangladesh bowlers also failed to find his weak spot, as the defence of Curtis was quite strong. As a result, he remained not out till the end of the innings, scoring a gritty 71 runs off 259 balls.</p>

<p>Praising the effort of Curtis Campher after the match, the Irish skipper Andy Balbirnie said that he is a very tough batter in test cricket. When he gets in form, it becomes very difficult for oppositions to get him out, because he has a solid defence.</p>

<p>&quot;Curtis Campher&nbsp;is someone that is hard to get out when he is in his bubble. He is very determined not to get out even when he is in the nets. He has such a strong defense, he showed that today.&quot; said Ireland test captain, Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<p>He said that Curtis is a strong-minded cricketer, meaning he can bat for longer once he is set at the crease. The Irish captain then regretted that none of the other batters supported Curtis in the middle, which is why Bangladesh bowled the whole team out cheaply.</p>

<p>&quot;If he puts his mind to it, he can do it. It is a shame that no one from the top and middle order could hang around for long enough. I think the batters showed fight today, to bat till just before tea on the fifth day. We were behind the game a lot. Bangladesh deserved to win the series 2-0.&quot; said Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<p>Besides Campher, Balbirnie also praised the emerging all-rounder Gavin Hoey. He said the young Irishman is evolving quickly as a cricketer, and experiences like these will only make him better in international cricket.</p>

<p>&quot;I play with Gavin in club cricket in Dublin. I have known him since he was a kid. His dad was an Irish international in the 1990s. He was a legspinner as well. I think Hoey&nbsp;has only been bowling legspin since Covid&nbsp;lockdown, so it&#39;s been five years. He was a seam bowler earlier.&rdquo; said Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<p>&quot;So to have that skillset in this short time is really impressive. He will get better and better from experiences like this. We have to make sure that he gets enough overs under his belt. We need to have our spinners develop consistency so that we do well in these conditions.&quot; added Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<p>When Ireland came to Bangladesh, they knew about the incoming spin challenge. Surprisingly, they played both Test matches on good wickets that didn&rsquo;t crack up quickly in the early days. The Irish captain also mentioned this point, saying that the Test matches provided them with equal opportunities to be competitive.</p>

<p>&ldquo;A lot of us had seen the West Indies ODI series. We were a bit nervous coming here. When we arrived, we thought [the pitch] would break up quickly, but it held together. There was turn, but it wasn&#39;t every ball. It was a good cricket wicket. I thought it was a pretty fair wicket. We had two good wickets over the two Tests.&quot; said Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<h2><strong>Need to Find More Consistency in Scoring Runs</strong></h2>

<p>Before coming to Bangladesh, Ireland won three test matches on the trot. This gave plenty of confidence to the group, however, the results later have forced them to look for more improvement.</p>

<p>&quot;We had won three Tests in a row before coming here, so there was confidence in the group. We had to manage our expectations. You are coming to places that have experienced cricketers.&rdquo; said Andy Balbirnie.</p>

<p>He further said that Ireland is trying to achieve consistency in Test cricket, which requires steady contributions from the batters. He then gave the example of Bangladesh batters, as how they scored big runs in both matches that ultimately helped them to win the series.</p>

<p>&quot;We are trying to get that consistency. Our top-order didn&#39;t fire for the last two games. Bangladesh&#39;s top-order showed us how to do it - to bat for a long time and get big hundreds. Their batting&nbsp;was the big difference. We weren&#39;t competitive against Bangladesh for longer periods. They showed their class over the nine days,&quot; concluded Andy Balbirnie.</p>

The Irish captain Andy Balbirnie praised the performance of Curtis Campher, saying that his batting in the second innings was remarkable.

Balbirnie Praises Curtis’ Performance After Mirpur Test Defeat

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