Bangladesh and Ireland are ready to face each other in the second match of the three-match T20I series at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on Saturday, November 29. This match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time). Stay tuned with our BAN vs IRE prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this big contest.
The host has already won the Test series by 2-0. But it will not be easy for Bangladesh to win this T20 series because Ireland is well-experienced in T20I and will pose a good challenge to the hosts. Bangladesh has good players, and they are capable of performing well in home conditions, whereas Ireland can surprise them with excellent performance.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of the 10 matches played between these two sides so far. Bangladesh has won 5, while Ireland has won 3. Moreover, Bangladesh has won two out of the last five head-to-head clashes, while Ireland has also won twice, and one match ended in a no result.
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh put up a stellar performance to whitewash Ireland in the Test series and will be looking to replicate their performance in this series as well. However, it will not be easy for Bangladesh to defeat Ireland in the T20 series. They will definitely get a good fight from Ireland.
Bangladesh can get a good start in the top order from Tanzid Hasan, who has scored 304 runs in the last nine matches at a strike rate of 133. While Saif Hassan is also in good form, scoring 296 runs in the last 9 matches. While Litton Das, Parvez Emon, Towhid Hridoy and Zakir Ali will be responsible for managing the team in the middle order.
In bowling, the trio of Shariful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman will be responsible for handling the fast bowling. Mustafizur Rahman has been in good form with 12 wickets in the last eight matches, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib proved his form by taking two wickets in the first match against Ireland. If the pitch helps the spinners, Rishad Hossain could be a threat for Ireland as he is in excellent form and has taken 17 wickets in the last 9 innings.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | Over 22.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Tanzid Hasan is in solid form with 304 runs in his last nine matches and has been providing consistent starts. His attacking approach makes him a strong pick to cross this line.
Ireland Preview
Ireland lost the Test series to Bangladesh 2-0 due to their poor performance, in which their lack of experience was clearly visible. But they have the potential to turn the tables in the T20 series. Apart from this, in the first match of the series, Ireland surprised Bangladesh with a tremendous performance and won the match easily.
For Ireland, captain Paul Stirling and Tim Tector will be responsible for giving the team a good start. In the first match of the tri-series, Tim Tector gave a brilliant start by scoring 32 runs in 19 balls, while Harry Tector also played an innings of 69 runs in 45 balls, helping the team reach a good total. Meanwhile, Curtis Campher and Lorcan Tucker will be responsible for providing solidity to the team’s middle order.
In bowling, the trio of Mark Adair, Joshua Little, and Barry McCarthy can create problems for the batters and disrupt the top order of the rival team. While in spin bowling, Matthew Humphreys, who had performed well on Bangladesh pitches in the Test series as well and took four wickets in the first match, could once again prove to be a problem for the batters. To support Humphreys from the other end, Gareth Delany, who is a good bowler, will be present.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Tector | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Harry Tector smashed 69 in the previous match and looks in great touch. With Ireland relying heavily on him in the middle order, another solid knock is expected.
BAN vs IRE Probably Playing XI
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c), Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little.
BAN vs IRE Pitch Report
The pitch at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, is considered a batting-friendly pitch, as it features plenty of green grass surface, and mid-sized boundaries are conducive to good-scoring matches. Batters will also enjoy good batting conditions here. In the last 10 matches, fast bowlers have taken 74 wickets, while spinners have taken 49. However, this pitch also helps this spinner, but keep in mind that these are cold months. So the weather is accompanied by dew, making it difficult for spinners to bowl.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 34 |
| Matches won batting first | 18 |
| Matches won bowling first | 16 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 147 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 127 |
| Highest total recorded | 207/5 (19.2 Ovs) by BAN vs IRE |
| Lowest total recorded | 39/10 (10.3 Ovs) by NED vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 190/4 (19.2 Ovs) by ENG vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 120/6 (20 Ovs) by BANW vs PAKW |
BAN vs IRE Winner Prediction
Considering Bangladesh’s good form and their home conditions, they are definitely the favourites to win this match. If we look at the last 5 head-to-head matches, luckily, both teams have performed well and have managed to win two matches each, while one match ended in a no-result. However, the good news for Ireland is that they have talented T20 players who have the ability to deliver strong performances in any conditions and win the match for the team.
For Bangladesh, the performance of Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy and Tanzim Hasan Shakib will decide the result of the match. Whereas Ireland can rely on good performances from Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and Mark Adair to help the team win the match. This match will definitely be enough to excite the fans.
Our Prediction: Bangladesh
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