IRE vs BAN (2nd T20I) – Highlights
Bangladesh edged past Ireland in a tense finish at Chattogram, clinching the 2nd T20I by four wickets with two balls to spare. On a night when both teams traded momentum in bursts, it was Litton Das’ class, Parvez Hossain Emon’s early spark, and Mahedi Hasan’s all-round discipline that separated the sides in a high-scoring contest. The win gave Bangladesh a timely boost in the series, built on a chase that demanded clarity, composure, and precise hitting when it mattered most.
IRE, asked to bat first, put together a competitive 170 for 6 that was shaped by their top order. Paul Stirling came out with familiar authority, cracking 29 off just 14 balls to set the tone. His powerplay charge forced Bangladesh onto the defensive early, but Mahedi Hasan’s entry flipped the rhythm. The off-spinner broke the stand by removing Tim Tector, stumped for 38, and then cleaned up Harry Tector in quick succession. Even so, IRE continued pushing, thanks to Lorcan Tucker’s well-timed 41 off 32 balls. The visitors looked set for an even bigger total until Bangladesh dragged them back at the death, conceding just 11 runs in the final over stretch and earning two key breakthroughs.
Chasing 171, BAN innings was built on a blend of aggression and setbacks. Parvez Emon was the early protagonist, striking a fluent 43 from 28 balls and ensuring the hosts maximised the powerplay. His stroke play gave Bangladesh a head start, particularly as Tanzid Hasan fell cheaply and the middle overs became a test of stability. Litton Das rose to the occasion in vintage style, anchoring and accelerating with equal ease. His 57 off 37 balls kept the chase firmly in control, and along the way, he produced smart glovework that earned him the Player of the Match recognition. Bangladesh seemed set to cruise once Litton and Saif Hassan added quick runs, but Ireland, through Mark Adair and Gareth Delany, fought back with timely wickets.
The contest tightened when BAN slipped from 138 for 2 to 157 for 6, leaving the final overs delicately poised. Towhid Hridoy and Nurul Hasan fell in short order, creating pressure that threatened to turn the game on its head. But Mohammad Saifuddin delivered a game-turning cameo, smashing 17 off just 7 balls and shifting the momentum irreversibly in Bangladesh’s favour. Mahedi Hasan, already the standout bowler, sealed the chase with composed strokes as Bangladesh crossed the finish line in the 20th over.
Mahedi’s spell of 3 for 25 was the defining bowling effort of the night, combining control with wicket-taking accuracy. His impact echoed across the match’s key phases and earned him Cricinfo’s MVP rating. Ireland, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities with the ball and the fielding lapses that allowed Bangladesh to regain control after every setback.
The series remains alive, the momentum now tilting towards Bangladesh, and Chattogram witnessed a contest that emphasised the value of all-round contributions under pressure.
Ireland vs Bangladesh Scoreboard
Ireland – 170/6 (20)
Bangladesh – 174/6 (19.4)
Result – Bangladesh won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Litton Das
Litton Das
IRE vs BAN Playing XIs
Bangladesh | Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c) (wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman |
Ireland | Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little |
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