Bangladesh lead the series by 1-0 [Source: Twitter]
On Thursday, Bangladesh and Ireland will lock horns with each other in the final of the three-match ODI series. Bangladesh, leading by 1-0, will aim at clinching the series, while the visitors will focus on restoring parity.
Team Preview: Bangladesh
After whitewashing England in the recently concluded T20I series, Bangladesh had a superb start to the Ireland ODIs, securing a clinical 183-run victory over the visitors in the first game. The Tigers continued their home dominance, posting a gigantic 349-run total in the subsequent abandoned fixture.
While the ever-reliable Shakib Al Hasan has showcased his all-round prowess, the likes of Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto have starred with the bat.
However, the biggest positive for the hosts has been Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored a scintillating 60-ball 100* in the last game.
Team Preview: Ireland
Ireland have underperformed in the series [Source: Twitter]
On the contrary, nothing has gone in the favour of Ireland in the series. While their batters had a forgettable outing in the first game, their bowling unit has been nothing short of miserable, allowing the hosts to breach the 330-run mark on both occasions.
So, with the series at stake, Ireland must regroup and resolve their grey areas, if they want to restore parity and head to the T20Is with some confidence.
Match Details
Date and Time: March 23, 02.00 PM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Live Streaming: FanCode App
Pitch Report: In the second ODI, the conditions in Sylhet assisted the seamers early on, as the new ball moved in the air. A fresh surface was dished out, so the ball moved off the deck, with a little extra bounce. However, it settled and became a batting beauty as the game progressed. So, if that used track is provided, we might see batters thriving early, with the spinners coming to play later.
Probable XIs
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Yasir Ali/Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman/Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
Ireland: Stephen Doheny, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers: Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, George Dockrell, Paul Stirling
All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Curtis Campher
Bowlers: Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed/Hasan Mahmud, Graham Hume
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice Captain: Mushfiqur Rahim/Najmul Hossain Shanto
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Prediction
Considering Bangladesh's recent performance, we expect them to win this face-off and claim the series.
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