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Tigers Roar Back? Bangladesh Eyes Series Leveler vs Ireland
29 Nov
Summary
- Bangladesh aims to level the T20 series after a surprising loss to Ireland.
- Harry Tector starred with 69, setting a target of 181 for Ireland.
- Towhid Hridoy's 83 was insufficient as Bangladesh fell short by 39 runs.
Following a surprising loss in the opening T20I, Bangladesh is determined to level the three-match series against Ireland in the upcoming second fixture. Ireland, energized by their initial win, will aim to capitalize on their advantage as the T20 World Cup approaches. The previous encounter saw Harry Tector's 69 help Ireland post a competitive 181/4.
Despite a valiant 83 from Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled, ultimately reaching 142/9. Matthew Humphreys proved instrumental for Ireland, taking figures of 4/13. This performance by the Irish bowler significantly hampered Bangladesh's chase and secured their victory in the first match.
The series continues with the second T20I scheduled for Saturday, November 29, at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The match is slated to commence at 5:30 PM IST, with the toss occurring at 5 PM IST. Fans in India can stream the match live on the FanCode app and website.
