Bangladesh and Ireland are ready to face each other in the third match of the three-match T20I series. at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025. This match is set to begin at 5:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time). Stay tuned with our BAN vs IRE prediction, squad preview, pitch report, player stats, and winner prediction ahead of this final and important match.
After winning the test series, the Bangladesh is close to win the T20i series as well, and currently the series is tied with one win each. The series opener was won by the Ireland by 39 runs, and the home side comfortably won the second match by 4 wickets. Now both teams look for the series decider match. In this match, both sides will try their best to win the match as well as the series.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of the 11 matches played between these two sides so far. Bangladesh has won 6, while Ireland has won 3. Moreover, Bangladesh has won three out of the last five head-to-head clashes, while Ireland has won twice.
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Bangladesh Preview
The Host put up an outstanding performance to whitewash Ireland in the Test series and will be looking to continue their winning performance in this series as well. However, it will not be easy for Bangladesh to defeat Ireland in the T20 series, and the visitors have given them a good fight in both matches.
After a very poor performance from the batters in first match, they came back with a strong performance in the 2nd game; especially their captain, Litton Das scored a brilliant half-century with a strike rate of 154, and opener Parvez Hossain Emon scored 43 runs in just 28 balls with a strike rate of 153. The middle-order batter Saif Hassan, who scored 22 runs in the second match, also helped the host to ensure a win.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack is led by their pacers, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and in the spin bowling, Mahedi Hasan is looking impressive. Mahedi took a total of 8 wickets in the last 5 matches. Mohammad Saifuddin is also a good bowling option for the home side; he 5 wickets in his last 4 games.
Ireland Preview
Ireland lost the Test series to Bangladesh 2-0 because of poor performance, which highlighted their lack of experience in the long format. However, they have the ability to surprise the host in the T20 series. Moreover, Ireland stunned Bangladesh with an outstanding performance in the series’ first match, which they comfortably won, but unfortunately, they lost the second match by four wickets.
Ireland will expect a good start from their captain, Paul Stirling, and Tim Tector, to give them a good start like they have been giving in the last two matches. Stirling scored 21 and 29 runs in the two matches, and Tim Tector scored 32 and 38 runs. Lorcan Tucker also scored a brilliant 41-run inning in the last match. Now, Irish fans want good performance in the middle order from Harry Tector, Ben Calitz and George Dockrell.
In bowling, Matthew Humphreys led them with 10 wickets in his last 8 matches, and Mark Adair, who already took 4 wickets in 2 matches of this T20i series. Moreover, Gareth Delany also provides good support to team by taking 2 wickets with an economy rate of 7.00.
BAN vs IRE Probably Playing XI
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Ireland: Paul Stirling ©, Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little
BAN vs IRE Pitch Report
The pitch at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram is known for a batting-friendly behaviour, as it has plenty of green grass surface; this ground produces good scoring opportunities because of its mid-sized boundaries. Batsmen will also enjoy good batting conditions in this ground. In the last 11 matches, fast bowlers have taken 78 wickets, while spinners have taken 54. This pitch not only helps batters or pacers, but it also helps the spinner. The most difficult is the cold weather, which is accompanied by dew, making it difficult for spinners to bowl.
The weather on Tuesday at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chittagong is expected to be mostly cloudy around 28°C, with 10% chance of rain, 62% humidity, and light winds near 10 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Matches won batting first | 18 |
| Matches won bowling first | 17 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 147 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 129 |
| Highest total recorded | 207/5 (19.2 Ovs) – BAN vs IRE |
| Lowest total recorded | 39/10 (10.3 Ovs) – NED vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 190/4 (19.2 Ovs) – ENG vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 120/6 (20 Ovs) – BANW vs PAKW |
BAN vs IRE Winner Prediction
The Bangladesh team is the favourite to win the match because they are playing in their home conditions and in front of their home fans, which will give them extra confidence. If we look at the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bangladesh has won 3 matches out of them, and on the other hand, Ireland has managed to win only two. Despite of the condition, Ireland has some good and experienced cricketers who have the ability to perform under pressure and deliver match-winning performances.
Key players of Bangladesh, like Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, and Tanzim Hasan Shakib, will decide the fate of the match for the home side. On the other hand, Ireland has to rely on their experienced match winners like Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, and Mark Adair. This series decider will be a very neck-to-neck competition, which will definitely be enough to excite the fans.
Our Prediction: Bangladesh
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