Bangladesh vs Ireland, BAN vs IRE, Today Match Prediction 20 March 2023

ban vs ire Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Bangladesh will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they take on Ireland in the second game at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.

In the series opener played at Dhaka, Bangladesh registered a comprehensive 183-run win over Ireland, courtesy excellent performances from Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy and Ebadot Hossain. With this result, Bangladesh have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

On the other hand, Ireland were completely outplayed by Bangladesh in all three departments. Captain Andrew Balbirnie will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this must-win match.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangladesh Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy and wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the series opener, all-rounder Shakib played exceedingly well and scored 93 runs off 89 balls with the help of nine boundaries. He was well supported by Towhid Hridoy, who showcased excellent form and scored a fluent 92 off 85 balls with the help of eight fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan and Ebadot Hossain to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ebadot Hossain was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh and claimed 4 for 42 in 6.5 overs.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Yasir Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed , Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Yasir Ali , Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tamim Iqbal, Towhid Hridoy

Ireland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector and Stephen Dohemy to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, George Dockrell played well and scored 45 runs off 47 balls with the help of six fours. Besides Dockrell, Stephen Dohemy scored 34 runs off 38 balls, whereas Paul Stirling scored 22 runs off 31 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Harry Tector, and  Gareth Delaney to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Graham Hume was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland and claimed 4 for 60 from his full quota of overs

Ireland Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Graham Hume, Mark Adair

Ireland Actual Playing XI:

Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Matthew Humphreys, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, Harry Tector, Andrew Balbirnie

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions for the game is going to be thundery showers with light winds. The wicket prepared for the game is expected to be excellent for batting with some help for the pace bowlers.

Venue Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet is going to host the 2nd ODI of the series between Bangladesh and Ireland.

Toss: To Bat

Both teams will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 300 runs. The series opener played at Sylhet was won by side batting first.