BAN vs IRE: Ireland will lock horns against Bangladesh in the 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2023 on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
Ireland proved no match for Bangladesh in the ODI series, with the visitors winning both matches by a comprehensive margin of 2-0.
With Shakib Al Hasan at the helm, Bangladesh will be looking to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming series, while Paul Stirling will lead Ireland in their bid to bounce back from their ODI series defeat. The visitors will be hoping for a better performance and a change of fortunes.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2023.
BAN vs IRE Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st T20I
- Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
- Time: 1:30 PM (IST) | 8:00 AM (GMT) | 2:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Pitch Report For BAN vs IRE, 1st T20I
The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is tailor-made for batting in white-ball cricket, with a first-innings average score of 167. If Bangladesh bat first on Monday, they will fancy their chances of posting another big total and putting pressure on their opponents.
Pitch Stats of Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram For BAN vs IRE, 1st T20I
- Total matches played: 21
- Matches won batting first: 10
- Matches won bowling first: 11
- Average 1st Inns scores: 146
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 129
- Highest total recorded: 196/5 (20 Ov) by RSA vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded: 39/10 (10.3 Ov) by NED vs SL
- Highest score chased: 190/4 (19.2 Ov) by ENG vs SL
- Lowest score defended: 141/5 (20 Ov) by NEP vs AFG
Probable Playing XI For BAN vs IRE, 1st T20I
Bangladesh Playing XI
Litton Das (WK), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
Ireland Playing XI
Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume.
Stats of Bangladesh & Ireland Form in Last 5 Matches
BAN Form
IRE Form
BAN vs IRE Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st T20I
| Player | Stats (BAN vs IRE ODI Series) |
|---|---|
| Litton Das | 146 Runs |
| Towhid Hridoy | 144 Runs |
| Graham Hume | 7 Wickets |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 110 Runs & 1 Wicket |
| Curtis Campher | 2 Wickets & 52 Runs |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 98 Runs |
BAN vs IRE Captaincy Picks For 1st T20I Between Bangladesh vs Ireland
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Curtis Campher
BAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st T20I
Bangladesh vs Ireland – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Litton Das
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Mark Adair, Hasan Mahmud, Graham Hume
- Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
- Vice-Captain: Curtis Campher
Bangladesh vs Ireland – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Litton Das, Lorcan Tucker
- Batters: Paul Stirling, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy
- All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Curtis Campher, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Mark Adair, Graham Hume
- Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
BAN vs IRE Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Bangladesh is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.