Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Dream 11 Prediction

Bangladesh vs Ireland: Bangladesh will take on Ireland in the first T20I of a three-match series at  Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday, December 05. The hosts will aim to maintain their dominating form in the T20I series after winning the ODIs. Whereas, the Irish team will look to bounce back after suffering a shambolic whitewash against the hosts.

Bangladesh have beaten Ireland in a three-match ODI Series by 3-0 and their confidence must be sky high heading into the T20I Series. However, when it comes to T20I’s, the home team hasn’t been in the best of form. They managed to win only one game in the recently concluded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against Scotland. This T20I series will provide an opportunity for Nigar Sultana and her team to overcome after their horrendous show in the T20 World Cup.

On the other hand, Ireland must be low on confidence after a 3-0 defeat in the ODI Series. However, they have the potential to bounce back in the T20I Series. The Irish team is in decent form in the shortest format of the game. They have recently managed to tie a T20I series against a strong English side at 1-1. Gaby Lewis and Co. will take some confidence after having toppled teams like Sri Lanka and England in recent months.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Details

Date and Time: 05 December 2024, Thursday, 01:30 PM IST

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Live Streaming: FanCode app and website

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Pitch Report

The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is expected to be decent to bat on. The bowlers will need to battle hard to pick up wickets on this surface. The team batting first will be at a significant disadvantage.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Weather Report

The weather is expected to be bright and sunny with open skies. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 28-degree Celsius with 42% humidity.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Sharmin Akhter, Dilara Akter, Shanjida Akhter Maghla

Ireland: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Leah Paul, Sarah Forbes, Una Raymond-Hoey, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Freya Sargent, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Alana Dalzell

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Head-to-Head Records

Prediction: Ireland to win the match.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Key Players

Bangladesh

1. Nigar Sultana – Skipper Sultana’s record in T20I’s is next to none in the Bangladesh side. She is expected to score heaps of runs against Ireland in upcoming matches. Her experience and record make her a vital pick.
2. Nahida Akter – She is an experienced left-arm spinner who doesn’t leak runs in T20I cricket and also picks up wickets when her team needs the most. Her current form makes her one of the key players in the squad.

Ireland

1. Amy Hunter – She showed signs of form in the recently concluded ODI Series. Hunter is expected to be the best batter for Ireland in the upcoming matches. She has been in tremendous form with the bat, hence is a must-pick.
2. Arlene Kelly – She is an experienced bowler who has a knack of picking up wickets when it matters the most to her team. Kelly has been one of the key bowlers for the Irish team and hence is a crucial pick.

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I – Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-Keeper: Amy Hunter, Nigar Sultana

Batters: Gaby Lewis, Sharmin Akhter

All-rounders: Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly (c), Shorna Akter, 

Bowlers: Aimee Maguire, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter (vc), Fahima Khatun

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