BD-W vs IR-W 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s T20I Match Between BD-W And IR-W?

Bangladesh Women to clash with Ireland Women in final T20I of the series next [Source: @IrishWomensCric/X.com]

Having already won the 3-game T20I series with a 2-0 lead, Ireland Women will take on Bangladesh Women for one final time in the 3rd T20I on Monday, December 9. The series finale will be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from 9.30 AM IST.

Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh Women took a beating from Ireland Women at home, having lost the first two games of the T20I series already. Despite taking a clean sweep victory in the ODI series, Bangladesh surrendered in the T20I format. In the previous game, the hosting team succumbed to just 87/10 in 135 runs mediocre chase. Now, with the pride at stake, Bangladesh must bounce back to avoid a clean sweep.

Ireland Women

For Ireland Women, Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul have been the stars of the T20I series. In the first T20I, both the players scored 60+ runs to reach a 169-run total. In the second game, while the batters had too little role to play, Orla Prendergast used her experience to pick 3 wickets for 13 runs in 3.1 overs. Overall, Ireland Women are dominating in both departments and will be favourites to clinch a sweep.

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BD-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head Records

How will the Sylhet Cricket Stadium pitch behave?

The Sylhet pitch often starts as batter-friendly, with true bounce and minimal movement for pacers early on. Once set, batters can play their shots confidently, making it a good venue for high-scoring games. Spinners, however, begin to dominate as the game progresses, especially in the second innings. A competitive first-innings score ranges between 150-170, but anything above 180 can be challenging to chase. Batting first would be beneficial for both teams.

Players to watch out for BD-W vs IR-W 3rd T20I:

Bangladesh Women

Sobhana Mostary

Sobhana Mostary, the young batter has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh Women in the shortest format. As an anchor player, she will be a key at the top of the order. In the last two games, she scored 47 runs and will aim to add more runs in the final game.

Nigar Sultana

Bangladesh Women captain Nigar Sultana is the backbone of the team’s batting lineup. Though she hasn’t been able to score much in the T20I series, Nigar’s experience will be vital as she looks to guide her team to a strong performance.

Nahida Akter

One of Bangladesh’s premier spinners, Nahida Akter, has a knack for breaking partnerships and containing runs in the middle overs. Her variations and control make her a threat, especially on spin-friendly tracks. In the last two games, Akter picked 3 wickets in 2 games.

Taj Nehar

The young all-rounder is an exciting prospect for Bangladesh. Taj Nehar’s versatility with both bat and ball gives the team a balanced edge. Whether it’s providing quick runs down the order or picking up key wickets, she has the potential to influence the game in multiple ways.

Ireland Women

Gaby Lewis

Ireland’s captain, dependable top-order batter Gaby Lewis, is a proven performer, having scored 74 runs in two T20Is already. With her aggressive stroke play, Gaby can anchor the innings and lead her team to a big total.

Leah Paul

Leah Paul is an all-rounder with a knack for delivering in critical moments. She can make an impact with both bat and ball. Her ability to adapt to different match situations makes her a valuable asset for Ireland. In the last two games, she scored 95 runs with a 95.00 average and a 148.44 strike rate. 

Orla Prendergast

One of Ireland’s brightest young talents, Orla Prendergast is a dynamic player who can turn the game with her aggressive batting and sharp bowling. She already has been the visitors’ best bowler in the this series, having picked 6 wickets in 2 games. Her knack for picking up wickets at key junctures make her a player to watch.

Arlene Kelly

Arlene Kelly, the experienced pacer, is Ireland’s go-to bowler in crunch situations. With her accuracy and variations, Kelly has the ability to control the game during the powerplay and death over. In this T20I series, she claimed 5 wickets to her name and will aim to continue the form in the series finale as well.

Today's Match Prediction: BD-W vs IR-W 3rd T20I

Predicted Top Performers

Bangladesh Women – Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Sobhana Mostary

Ireland Women – Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly

BD-W vs IR-W 1st T20I: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 140-160

Predicted second innings score: 145-165

Predicted Result: The team batting second will likely have an edge in this match.

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