Ireland dominate Bangladesh: Ireland began their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh with a confident and clinical performance, taking a 1-0 lead after the opening game played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first, but the visitors delivered a stronger showing across the board to claim the victory.
Key moments and standout performance
Ireland’s Matthew Humphreys was named Player of the Match for his superb bowling spell. Humphreys said he had struggled initially to grip the ball but adapted by bowling more arm balls under lights, which helped him find swing and trouble the Bangladeshi batters. He credited early pressure from teammates Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy, describing their early bowling as “amazing” and noting it helped put Bangladesh on the back foot.
Captain’s reaction
A smiling Paul Stirling — Ireland’s victorious skipper — praised his team’s overall effort. He pointed out that Ireland had turned up in a near full-strength side after several senior professionals returned to the lineup. Stirling acknowledged some late lapses in the field, admitting the side were “a bit sloppy” toward the end and had dropped a few catches, but he underlined that going 1-0 up had put Ireland in a comfortable position to build momentum for the remaining fixtures.
What this means for both sides
Bangladesh had arrived in the series having won the recently concluded two-match Test series against Ireland and will be eager to translate that momentum into the shortest format. However, their recent T20 form has been a concern — the team faced a clean sweep in their last T20I assignment against the West Indies and will be looking to regroup and recover in the upcoming matches.
Ireland, meanwhile, were seeking a morale-boosting result after a tough run — they had lost a home series to England and then the two Tests against Bangladesh. This opening T20I win offers Ireland a crucial confidence lift as they chase a series victory.
Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (captain & wicketkeeper), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little
Broadcast and what’s next
The three-match T20I series is not being broadcast on Indian television. Fans in India can watch the live stream of BAN vs IRE on the FanCode app and website — viewing requires a plan purchase or an active Vi or Jio SIM. The first match was scheduled for 27 November with a 5:30 PM IST start and was played in Chattogram.
The series moves on to the second T20I at the same Chattogram venue on Saturday, 29 November, with action scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM GMT. Ireland will look to build on their advantage, while Bangladesh will aim to bounce back and level the series.
Ireland stormed to a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after outclassing Bangladesh in the opening clash at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Despite winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Bangladesh failed to capitalise on home advantage as Ireland delivered a sharp, disciplined performance with both ball and strategy.
Matthew Humphreys headlined the day with an impactful bowling display, while skipper Paul Stirling praised the team’s renewed strength and unity. Bangladesh, coming off a Test-series win, now face the immediate task of regrouping before the crucial second T20I.
Key Takeaways From Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st T20I in Chattogram
- Ireland take a 1-0 series lead after a clinical all-round performance.
- Matthew Humphreys earns Player of the Match, praising swing-friendly night conditions.
- Paul Stirling credits the full-strength squad and strong bowling unit for early dominance.
- Bangladesh struggle despite winning the toss, continuing their T20 concerns after a West Indies clean sweep.
- Bangladesh’s recent Test-series win fails to convert into T20 momentum.
- Next T20I to be played again in Chattogram on 29 November at 12 PM GMT.
- Indian fans can only stream via FanCode, as the series is not televised in India.
Ireland Start Strong with Renewed Confidence
Ireland entered the T20I series seeking redemption after a difficult run, including a home-series loss to England followed by defeats in both Test matches against Bangladesh. This opening T20I provided exactly the turnaround the side needed.
Skipper Paul Stirling arrived for the post-match interaction visibly pleased, highlighting how the return of several senior professionals added depth and stability to the team. According to Stirling, Ireland “turned up really well” and operated as a complete unit—something they had been missing in earlier tours.
Matthew Humphreys, named Player of the Match, was the biggest difference-maker of the evening. He admitted that gripping the ball was initially difficult, but under the lights he switched tactically to arm balls, which began swinging and troubling the batters.
Humphreys credited Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy for creating early pressure with tight lines, explaining that their opening spells allowed him to attack more freely. This teamwork in the bowling group helped Ireland choke Bangladesh’s scoring rate and pick key wickets at critical moments—an area where Ireland has previously struggled.
Bangladesh’s Missed Opportunity After Winning the Toss
Bangladesh entered the contest fresh off a Test-series win against Ireland and looked to extend that momentum into the T20I setup. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first seemed like the right call, but the execution fell short.
Bangladesh’s recent struggles in T20 cricket resurfaced. After being clean-swept by the West Indies in their last T20I series, the team is under pressure to re-establish consistency. The bowlers failed to sustain early breakthroughs, and late fielding sloppiness further weakened the effort—mirroring Stirling’s acknowledgment that even Ireland dropped a few chances.
Bangladesh now face a must-win situation in the second match to keep the series alive
Complete Playing XIs for the 1st T20I.Bangladesh Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (captain & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Paul Stirling (captain), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little.
Cricket fans in India will not have access to a television broadcast for the BAN vs IRE T20I series. The matches will only be available through live streaming on the FanCode app and website. Users must purchase any plan available on the platform or access FanCode through a Vi or Jio SIM.
The first match began at 5:30 PM IST on 27 November in Chattogram, with the same venue set to host the remainder of the series.
Bangladesh Look to Bounce Back in the Remaining Matches
The opening match was a one-sided affair, but the series is far from over. Bangladesh’s focus will now shift to tactical adjustments—especially in handling Ireland’s swing bowling and tightening their own fielding lapses.
Ireland, meanwhile, sit in a comfortable position after going 1-0 up. Stirling emphasised the importance of maintaining momentum and improving the minor slip-ups that occurred late in the innings. With two games in Opening T20I
Ireland’s dominant start in the Chattogram T20I series sets an exciting tone for the remaining clashes. Powered by Matthew Humphreys’ standout bowling and a disciplined all-round effort, the visitors outplayed Bangladesh in key phases of the match. Bangladesh, despite arriving with confidence from their Test-series victory, struggled to sustain momentum and faced recurring issues in the shortest format.
With the series now tilted in Ireland’s favour, the second T20I becomes a crucial test for the hosts to stay alive. Ireland, meanwhile, aim to build on their early success and push for a memorable series win.
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FAQs on Ireland dominate Bangladesh in 1st T20I
1. Who won the Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st T20I match?
Ireland won the opening T20I in Chattogram with a strong all-round performance, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
2. Who was the Player of the Match in the 1st T20I?
Matthew Humphreys was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive swing bowling under lights.
3. Where was the BAN vs IRE 1st T20I played?
The match was played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
4. How can fans in India watch the BAN vs IRE T20I series?
The series isn’t televised in India but can be live-streamed exclusively on the FanCode app and website.
5. When will the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Ireland take place?
The second T20I will be played on 29 November in Chattogram, starting at 12 PM GMT.
