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 Beat Ireland By 22 runs After Taskin Ahmed Burst
Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets in an over as Bangladesh kept their cool under pressure to beat Ireland by 22 runs in a rain-affected first T20I in Chittagong on Monday. Bangladesh posted in 19.2 overs before rain ended their innings, halting the game for more than an hour and forcing match officials to set Ireland a revised target of 104 runs in eight overs. Ireland finished with 81-5 despite making a flying start to their run chase with 18 runs scored in the first over.
Bangladesh down Ireland after Taskin burst
Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets in an over as Bangladesh kept their cool under pressure to beat Ireland by 22 runs in a rain-affected first Twenty20 international in Chittagong on Monday.
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)
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.
Cricket-England suffer shock Ireland defeat as rain ends T20 clash
MELBOURNE -England's hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals suffered a massive blow on Wednesday after the former champions suffered a shock loss to Ireland when rain forced an early finish to their match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Ireland well beaten by Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup
Ireland made a losing start to their Super 12 campaign at the T20 World Cup as Kusal Mendis steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable victory in Hobart.