Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st T20I Preview – 27th November 2025

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, 27th November 2025
• Time (IST): 5:30 PM
• Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
• Series: Ireland Tour of Bangladesh 2025 – 1st T20I
• Toss Prediction: Bangladesh

Match Context

Following two emphatic Test series wins, Bangladesh now turn their attention to the T20I series against Ireland. The Bangladeshi side has been in good form in recent T20Is, with a balanced team capable of both scoring and defending. Ireland, on the other hand, have had a mixed run in limited-overs cricket, but with key players like Paul Stirling and Mark Adair in their ranks, they are a dangerous side on their day.

Current Form

Bangladesh (Last 10 T20Is)

• Won: 6
• Lost: 4
• Top Run-scorer: Tanzid Hasan (32.31 average)
• Top Wicket-taker: Rishad Hossain (23 wickets in 17 games)

Ireland (Last 6 T20Is)

• Won: 2
• Lost: 4 (2 abandoned due to weather)
• Top Run-scorer: Harry Tector (155 runs in 4 games)
• Top Wicket-taker: Craig Young (9 wickets in 5 games)

Head-to-Head

• Last 5 T20Is:
  • Bangladesh: 3 wins
  • Ireland: 1 win
• Notably, Ireland won their last T20I at this venue in 2023 with a strong performance from Paul Stirling.

Players to Watch

Bangladesh

• Tanzid Hasan: The aggressive opener with a strike rate of 136.2 in powerplay overs. His role in setting a competitive total is crucial.
• Mustafizur Rahman: One of the most consistent T20I bowlers with 155 wickets in his career. His control and variations make him a key asset.
• Rishad Hossain: The leg-spinner has taken a wicket every 16.2 balls in recent matches and is a potent threat in the middle overs.

Ireland

• Paul Stirling: The experienced opener who has been in great form. Ireland wins 77% of matches when he scores over 50.
• Mark Adair: A wicket-taking machine with 21% of his innings yielding 3+ wickets. His pace and swing can trouble even the best batsmen.
• Harry Tector: A key middle-order batter who has a dot ball rate of 32%, showing his ability to rotate the strike effectively.

Venue Insights – Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

• Average 1st Innings Score: 167.1 (2022–2025)
• Win Percentage (Batting First): 59.3%
• Wickets per Innings: 6.09 (2nd innings)
• Powerplay Wickets: 1.73 per innings
• Spin vs. Pace: Spinners average 25.77 with an economy of 7.56; pacers average 24.86 with an economy of 8.42.

This pitch is generally batting-friendly, especially in the middle and death overs, making it important for bowlers to maintain tight lines and take early wickets.

Predicted Playing 11s

Bangladesh:

• Litton Das (C & WK)
• Saif Hassan
• Towhid Hridoy
• Mahedi Hasan
• Tanzid Hasan
• Parvez Hossain Emon
• Rishad Hossain
• Nasum Ahmed
• Mustafizur Rahman
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib
• Shoriful Islam

Ireland:

• Paul Stirling (C)
• Harry Tector
• Gareth Delany
• Curtis Campher
• George Dockrell
• Lorcan Tucker (WK)
• Matthew Humphreys
• Mark Adair
• Josh Little
• Barry McCarthy
• Craig Young

Match Prediction

Predicted Winner: Bangladesh

Bangladesh has the edge in both batting and bowling with a well-balanced squad. The home advantage and a pitch that suits their aggressive approach make them favorites. However, Ireland’s experience and firepower could make for a close contest, especially if Stirling and Tector get going.

Key Battle

• Tanzid Hasan vs. Craig Young: The opener vs. the experienced pacer could set the tone for the match.
• Mustafizur Rahman vs. Harry Tector: The battle between one of the best T20I bowlers and a dangerous middle-order batter could be pivotal.

Conclusion

The 1st T20I of the series promises to be an exciting encounter between two evenly matched teams. While Bangladesh are slight favorites, Ireland have the potential to spring an upset with the right execution. The key will be the early wickets and how the top order performs under pressure.
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