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Toss Winner - Ireland won the toss and choose to bat first
Bangladesh beat Ireland by 8 wickets
Bangladesh eye home advantage in series decider against Ireland
We predict Bangladesh will defeat Ireland
| Tournament: | Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 27.0°C|Sunny |
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Bangladesh take on Ireland in the 3rd T20I at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on 2 December 2025, with the match starting at 5:30 PM IST. This day–night contest comes at a crucial point in the Ireland tour of Bangladesh, with the series finely poised at 1-1 and both teams aiming for a searies win.
The series so far has produced contrasting performances. Ireland stunned Bangladesh in the opening T20I with a 39-run victory. Bangladesh bounced back in the second T20I, clinching a tense 4-wicket win with 2 balls remaining, powered by improved middle-overs batting and effective spin bowling. These results have set up an intriguing decider in Chattogram. With the series on the line and both teams eyeing a statement finish, this Chattogram clash promises a fierce contest.
BAN
151/9 in 20.0 7.55
BAN vs WI 2025
West Indies beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets152/5 in 16.5 9.03
IRE
154/8 in 20.0 7.7
IRE vs ENG 2025
England won by 6 wickets
155/4 in 17.1 9.03
Bangladesh enter the 3rd T20I in Chattogram looking to close the series strongly after a much-needed win that ended their four-match losing streak. Their recent form - L L L L W - shows an inconsistent run over the last few months, but the victory in the previous encounter provided relief and momentum heading into this deciding fixture.
After losing the first game by 39 runs against Ireland, Bangladesh came back strongly in the previous game, to defeat the touring side by 4 wickets. Bowling first Bangladesh conceeded 170 runs claiming 6 wickets. Mehidy Hasan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 wickes for 25 runs. The chase was led by Liton Das who top scored with 57 run in just 37 balls and was well supported by Parvez Hossain Emon scoring 43 in 28 deliveries. Despite late wobbles Bangladesh won the match in last over with just two balls remaining.
Tanzid Hasan has been Bangladesh’s standout batter in recent games, scoring 261 runs across 9 matches at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 124.28. Saif Hassan has also contributed consistently with 233 runs in 10 matches, operating at a solid strike rate of 121.98. Bowling remains their stronger suit. Rishad Hossain has been exceptional, taking 16 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 8.79 and a strike rate of just 12.75, making him one of Bangladesh’s most reliable wicket-takers. Nasum Ahmed brings variety with his left-arm spin, offering 8 wickets in 9 matches at a 7.09 economy and a strong SR of 26.25.
Head-to-head, Bangladesh have dominated Ireland recently leading 3-2. With stronger depth, home advantage, and an improving bowling attack, Bangladesh will aim to build on the win in the previous game to close the series out in the decider at Chattogram.
Key players: Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c) (wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed , Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin
Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Litton Das, Shamim Hossain
Ireland arrive for the 3rd T20I in Chattogram with mixed emotions—moments of brilliance overshadowed by inconsistency. Their recent form (L A L W L) reflects an unpredictable stretch, including a commanding 39-run win in the 1st T20I that showcased their potential. But a close loss in the previous game broke the hopes of a series victory away from home.
After a commanding victory in the opening game of the series that shocked the hosts, Ireland could not close the series out with a win in the second game. Ireland did well to get to 170 runs batting first in good batting conditions at Chattogram. Lorcan Tucker and Tim Tector top scored with 41 and 38 runs respectively. The score seemed at the innings break, but Ireland could not restrict Bangladesh from scoring quickly at the start, and despite some spirited performace towards the end, they lost by 4 wickets.
Ireland’s batting lineup has shown competitive intent. Harry Tector remains the centerpiece with 256 runs in 10 matches at an average of 42.67 and a brisk strike rate of 137.63. Lorcan Tucker adds further strength, scoring 162 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 123.66. Bowling remains Ireland’s strong suit. Matthew Humphreys has been outstanding, taking 10 wickets in 8 matches at a remarkable economy of 6.94 and a strike rate of 19.2. Craig Young offers experience with 10 wickets in 6 matches at a strike rate of 10.9, often providing breakthroughs upfront. Ireland will rely heavily on these two to restrict Bangladesh’s aggressive top order. With the series alive and conditions challenging, Ireland must deliver a complete performance. This match represents a chance for them to register a series win on foreign soil.
Key players: Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young
Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little
Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Paul Stirling, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Ben White, Craig Young
The weather on the match day at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram is expected to be warm and humid with mostly clear skies. The temperature will range between a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. No significant rain is expected on 2 December 2025. Overall, it should be excellent weather for a competitive match in Chattogram.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The venue of the match is Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, one of Bangladesh’s key cricket grounds. Formerly known as the Chittagong Divisional Stadium. Established in the early 2000s, the stadium has hosted ODIs, Tests, and T20 internationals, including several Bangladesh Premier League fixtures. The venue has a seating capacity of around 22,000 spectators.
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram generally favours teams batting first, especially in T20s. Stats show that defending teams have a better win percentage, as the surface tends to slow down and assist spinners in the second innings. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
Both Bangladesh and Ireland have performed poorly in the recent T20 history. They each have just one win in the last 5 games. Ireland did win the first game only to let the hosts get back in the series in the second game. Bangladesh bouyed by the win would feel much more confident at home to close the series out. It is advantage Bangladesh in this series decider against Ireland.
We predict Bangladesh will defeat Ireland
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