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Bangladesh to face Ireland in 1st T20I on November 27 [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]
Bangladesh is set to face Ireland in the first T20I of the three-game series on Thursday, November 27. The match will be held at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram at 5:30 PM IST.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's recent form in T20Is has been poor, as they suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home against the West Indies. Despite the slump, Bangladesh remain a strong side, especially in home conditions.
The team is led by regular T20I captain Litton Das. In a surprise move, experienced pacer Taskin Ahmed has been left out of the squad after a dip in form.
Another interesting decision is the appointment of Saif Hassan as vice-captain, following his impressive all-round performances this year.
Ireland
Ireland’s recent T20I form has been average. They last played a series against England in September, which they lost 2-0. Before that, they also suffered series defeats against West Indies and Zimbabwe.
The side is captained by Paul Stirling, who brings experience and leadership at the top of the order. Ireland have selected a strong squad, featuring key players such as Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, and Tim Tector.
While Ireland will not start as favourites, they have the ability to give Bangladesh a good fight if their key players perform well.
BAN vs IRE head-to-head overview
Bangladesh have played 8 T20Is against Ireland, winning five while the Irish team also won two games. One remaining game produced no result.
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium pitch report
The surface at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium is expected to be balanced, offering something for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 150 runs.
Teams batting first have won about 60% of the matches played here. With no rain predicted, fans can expect an uninterrupted game of cricket.
Bangladesh and Ireland probable playing XI
Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed
Ireland
Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young
Top run-scorers in BAN vs IRE T20Is
We are only considering players from the current squad.
Paul Stirling - 141 runs
Ireland captain Paul Stirling has scored 141 runs in 7 matches at an average of 23.50 and a strike rate of 154.94, including a top score of 77. He has also hit 20 fours and 5 sixes, showing his attacking intent.
Litton Das - 135 runs
Bangladesh captain Litton Das has made 135 runs in 3 matches at an excellent average of 45.00 and a strike rate of 198.52, with a highest score of 83. He has smashed 15 fours and 6 sixes in this matchup.
Curtis Campher - 67 runs
Ireland’s Curtis Campher has scored 67 runs in 3 matches at a brilliant average of 67.00 and a strike rate of 163.41, with a top score of 50. He has struck 5 fours and 4 sixes, proving his finishing ability.
Top wicket-takers in BAN vs IRE T20Is
We are only considering players from the current squad.
Mark Adair - 5 wickets
Mark Adair has taken 5 wickets in 3 matches against Bangladesh, with best figures of 3/25. He has an average of 25.00 and an economy rate of 11.02.
Paul Stirling - 5 wickets
Ireland skipper Paul Stirling has also claimed 5 wickets in just 2 innings, with best figures of 3/21. He boasts an excellent bowling average of 11.80 and an economy of 7.37.
George Dockrell - 3 wickets
Dockrell has taken 3 wickets in 6 matches, with best bowling figures of 2/33. His bowling average stands at 25.33, and economy rate is 7.60.
BAN vs IRE key stats
Bangladesh key records
- Tanzid Hasan has been Bangladesh’s standout performer in T20Is this year. In 24 games, he has scored 711 runs at 136.20 strike rate, including seven fifties.
- Even at Chattogram Stadium, Hasan has scored 271 runs in 6 games at 54.20 average, including three half-centuries.
- With the ball, Rishad Hossain has claimed 29 wickets in 22 innings played in 2025 with 23.27 average and 8.61 economy.
- At Chattogram Stadium, Hossain is third-highest wicket-taker with 11 dismissals in seven games at 20.90 average.
- As captain, Litton Das has scored 587 runs in 26 games at 127.88 strike rate, including four fifties.
- Litton Das vs Mark Adair - 29 runs, 12 balls, 1 dismissal
- Harry Tector vs Rishad Hossain - 5 runs, 8 balls, 0 dismissals
- At Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Bangladesh have won 9 out of the 16 T20Is played while also losing 7 contests.
Ireland key records
- Harry Tector has been Ireland’s highest run-scorer in T20Is this year with 155 runs in 4 innings at 51.66 average and 143.51 strike rate.
- With the ball, Craig Young has picked 9 wickets in 5 T20I innings played this year with a brilliant average of 13.77, including a four-wicket-haul.
- In away conditions, Paul Stirling has scored 853 runs in 35 T20I innings with a 132.86 strike rate, including seven fifties.
- Paul Stirling vs Shoriful Islam - 24 runs, 8 balls, 0 dismissals
- Harry Tector vs Nasum Ahmed - 25 runs, 12 balls, 0 dismissals
- Litton Das vs Craig Young - 11 runs, 5 balls, 1 dismissal
- Towhid Hridoy vs Craig Young - 9 runs, 4 balls, 1 dismissal
- In Bangladesh, Ireland has played 6 T20Is, winning three while also losing three games.
Records that can be broken in BAN vs IRE 1st T20I
- Curtis Campher is 74 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
- Mark Adair is 2 wickets away from completing 130 T20I wickets.
- Saif Hassan is 4 runs away from completing 400 T20I runs.
- Rishad Hossain is 3 wickets away from completing 70 T20I wickets.
- Nasum Ahmed is 1 wicket away from completing 50 T20I wickets.
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