Bangladesh and Ireland are set to face each other in the Second match of the two-match test series at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, on Wednesday, November 19 to 23 and match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local time). Stay tuned with our BAN vs IRE prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Both teams came here after Bangladesh’s outstanding performance in the first match. They displayed their excellent performance in the first game and won by an innings and 47 runs. Ireland will find it difficult to recover from the crushing defeat they suffered in the first Test of the series. Ireland definitely needs a win in this match if they want to level the series. While Bangladesh will want to maintain their winning streak over the Irish side in their home conditions.
Head-to-Head Record: So far, only two Test matches have been played between these two sides till date, which Bangladesh won with great ease. Ireland is a relatively new nation to Test cricket, having played only a limited number of matches in this format, and lacks experienced Test cricketers.
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh has created psychological pressure on the Irish team by winning the first match of this two-match series. Bangladesh’s brilliant batting and bowling did not allow Ireland to come anywhere close in the first match.
Bangladesh’s top order performed brilliantly in the first match. Thanks to superb knocks from Mahmudul Joy and Captain Najmul Shanto, the Bangla Tigers took control of the match. Moreover, Captain Hussain Shanto is also in good form, having scored 648 runs in the last eight games. Apart from him, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das in the middle order also have the ability to take the match out of a difficult situation.
Bangladesh also has a formidable spinning attack, with Taijul Islam currently in excellent form, taking 47 wickets in the last 10 matches. Taijul will be supported by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Murad, who have the ability to win matches on their own. In fast bowling, the onus will be on Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud to deliver.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Hussain Shanto | Over 30.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Hussain Shanto is in red-hot form, scoring 648 runs in his last eight games. He is well-placed to anchor Bangladesh’s innings and cross this line again.
Ireland Preview
Ireland has won their last three Test series against Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, although it lost the first match of this series, but still they have a chance to draw the series. They had a poor performance in the first match, and their team’s weakness against spin bowling was clearly exposed. It will be difficult for the Irish team to bounce back from the defeat in the first match, but they have the ability to make a comeback.
In the top order, experienced Irish batsman Paul Stirling and captain Andy Balbirnie will have the responsibility of giving the team a good start. After which, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and Lorcan Tucker will have to work together to handle the middle order. Facing the Bangladeshi spin attack will be the biggest challenge for these batsme,n and only after overcoming it can they win this match.
In the first match, Matthew Humphreys bowled brilliantly, taking 5 wickets. At the Mirpur venue too, the Irish team’s bowling will depend to a large extent on his bowling. Apart from him, Andy McBride can also do well for the team, who has taken 26 wickets in the last 10 matches. Considering the spinning track at Mirpur, Dhaka, it could be beneficial for the Irish team to add a couple of spinners to their playing XI.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Humphreys | Over 1.5 Wickets | 1.85 |
Matthew Humphreys excelled in the first match with a five-wicket haul. On a spin-friendly Mirpur pitch, he is likely to trouble Bangladesh’s top order again.
BAN vs IRE Probably Playing XI
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das(wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad.
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie(c), Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker(wk), Jordan Neill, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young.
BAN vs IRE Pitch Report
The track at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, is known for being slow and low, which means it will definitely be helpful for spinners and cutters. Batters need to take their time to settle comfortably at the crease. They also need to focus more on batting smartly than hitting boundaries. In this match, spinners will definitely play a big role in the result of the match.
The weather on Wednesday is expected to be sunny, 30°C, with 0% chance of rain, 50% humidity, and winds around 8 km/h.
Venue Test Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 28 |
| Matches won batting first | 13 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 319 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 307 |
| Average 3rd innings Score | 240 |
| Average 4th innings Score | 167 |
| Highest total | 730/6 (187.5 Ovs) by SL vs BAN |
| Lowest total | 87/10 (32 Ovs) by BAN vs PAK |
| Highest score chased | 209/1 (44 Ovs) by ENG vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 213/10 (61.3 Ovs) by BAN vs WI |
BAN vs IRE Winner Prediction
Bangladesh is an experienced Test cricket team, while Ireland clearly lacks experience in this format. Therefore, Bangladesh is favoured to win this match. Bangladesh has won both the matches played between these two teams one-sidedly. They also won the only match played on this ground against Ireland in Bangladesh by 7 wickets last time, which will also give them a mental edge. Apart from this, Bangladesh has a strong spin bowling attack, which has always caused problems for the opponent on their home soil.
Ireland has won three consecutive Test series before this series, so they would like to enter this match with the same strength again. Ireland’s experienced players will have to play responsibly in this match, and with the correct use of spinners by the captain, they can even surprise Bangladesh in this match. However, if we look at the records, Bangladesh have the maximum chance to win the match.
Our Prediction: Bangladesh
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