The series stands level at 1-1, with Ireland winning the 1st T20I by 39 runs in Chattogram and Bangladesh clinching the 2nd by 4 wickets in a thrilling chase of 171. This decider at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on December 2 promises a high-stakes clash, as both teams vie for series glory.
Litton Das leads with a match-winning 57 in the 2nd T20I, supported by Towhid Hridoy‘s consistent 83 and 89 runs across games at a 150-strike rate. Bowling relies on Mahedi Hasan‘s all-round impact (3/25 last match) and death specialists Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, plus seamers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mohammad Saifuddin.
Paul Stirling anchors with 29 off 14 in the 2nd, while Tector brothers, Tim Tector (38 in 1st) and Harry Tector (69), form a potent top order alongside Lorcan Tucker (41 recently). Pace attack of Mark Adair (2/20 in 1st), Josh Little, Barry McCarthy (3/23), and Craig Young challenges Bangladesh, with Gareth Delany adding spin variety.
BAN vs IRE, 3rd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: December 2; 5:30 pm IST / 12:00 pm GMT / 6 pm Local
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs IRE, Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 10 | Bangladesh won: 6 | Ireland won: 3 | No results: 1
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report
Shere Bangla National Stadium offers a balanced T20 surface, averaging 140-150 in first innings across 61 games, with teams batting second winning 39 times due to dew aiding chases. Recent T20s show spin dominating (left-arm spinners taking 254 wickets), favoring Bangladesh’s Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed, while pacers like Mustafizur Rahman exploit slower conditions.
BAN vs IRE, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh wins the toss and bowls first
- Ireland powerplay score: 40-50
- Ireland total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Ireland wins the toss and bowls first
- Bangladesh powerplay score: 50-60
- Bangladesh total score: 160-170
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest