Shakib Al Hasan stars as Bangladesh beat Ireland
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets as Ireland were beaten by 77 runs in their second Twenty20 international in Chattogram, giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
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Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I, Live Score Updates: Litton Das, Rony Talukdar Steady For Bangladesh Against Ireland
Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I, Live Updates: Ireland skipper Paul Stirling won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the first T20I of the three-match series on Monday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie has been rested for the T20Is against Bangladesh and replaced by vice-captain Paul Stirling. On the other hand, Bangladesh aim to retain their all-round aggression following their shock recent T20 series sweep over England and two ODI thrashings of Ireland. (Live Scorecard)
Bangladesh Thrash Dismal Ireland By 10 wickets To Win Series 2-0
Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal breezed past Ireland's dismal 101-run total in less than 14 overs for Bangladesh's first-ever 10-wicket win, sealing a 2-0 series victory during Thursday's final one-day-international in Sylhet. Liton was unbeaten on 50 alongside Tamim with 41, both untroubled by an Irish bowling attack that served up 10 wides and a leg bye. Pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed his maiden five-wicket ODI haul while conceding only 32 runs after the tourists elected to bat first.
Ireland outclassed by Bangladesh
Ireland slumped to a 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh as the hosts sealed their ODI series win in double quick time in Sylhet.
Bangladesh-Ireland Second ODI Washed Out After Record Innings
The second one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland was called off due to rain in Sylhet on Monday after the home side posted their highest-ever ODI total. The rain prevented Ireland from starting their innings after the hosts reached 349-6 thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim's century, the fastest ODI ton by a Bangladeshi batsman. Match officials called the game off shortly after 8:30 pm (2030 GMT) with no prospect of the weather improving at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, fresh from beating England 3-0 in T20s, are 1-0 up in the series with one match remaining on Thursday.
Ireland to play two Tests against Sri Lanka
Ireland will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series following a change to their schedule in next month's tour to the subcontinent.
Fionn Hand comes into Ireland squads for tour of Bangladesh
Fionn Hand has been brought into the Ireland touring party for the upcoming trip to Bangladesh.
Balbirnie century in vain as Ireland lose last-ball ODI thriller to Zimbabwe
A last-ball four by Clive Madande gave Zimbabwe victory by three wickets over Ireland in the first men's ODI in Harare on Wednesday afternoon.