Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st ODI Live Score: Andy Balbirnie Opts To Bowl First

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirni won the toss and opted to bowl first as his team takes on Bangladesh in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the County Ground in Chelmsford. After beating Ireland in their own den, Bangladesh take on another adventure as they square off against the same opponents, this time away from home. In the opening match of the series, the rain threat looms large, with full 100-over contest looking extremely unlikely. (LIVE Scorecard)

On a length and outside off, swinging away. Iqbal shoulders arms.

What a start! A length ball, outside off, swings away and just shoots away more after hitting the deck. Little's eyes lit up seeing that.

Done with the proceedings. It is time for action. Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das to open for Bangladesh. Joshua Little to bowl first. Let's play...

We are all set. The players are out in the middle for the national anthems. It will be Bangladesh's first followed by the national anthem of the home team.

Andy Balbirnie says they will bowl first. Adds they want to turn this place as the home for this week. Mentions they know what it is at stake but they will take one game at a time.

Tamim Iqbal feels after the first 10 overs it will soften up and good pitch to bat. Adds it is an exciting time for Bangladesh as there are few young players coming in and he is looking forward to the game.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam.

Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andy Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua