The Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 will feature Bangladesh facing Ireland in the 2nd T20I on Saturday, 29 November, at 5:30 PM IST at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Ahead of this clash, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record and match winner prediction for the Ireland vs Bangladesh encounter.
Ireland vs Bangladesh Props
Stats
- Towhid Hridoy is the leading run scorer for Bangladesh with 83 runs.
- Harry Tector is the leading run scorer for Ireland with 69 runs.
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium - Pitch Report
The pitch at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium plays fast and true, favouring batters who can time the ball well. The average first-innings score in the last five T20Is here is 150, suggesting that a total around this mark is competitive. Spinners get some assistance in the middle overs, while pacers benefit from early movement. Overall, the surface allows both batting and bowling units to make an impact.
IRE vs BAN Head to Head
In T20Is, Bangladesh and Ireland have faced each other 9 times. Ireland have won 3 matches, Bangladesh have won 5 and 1 match ended with no result.
- Matches Played: 9
- Bangladesh Won: 5
- Ireland Won: 3
- No Result: 1
IRE vs BAN Squads
Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling(c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Benjamin Calitz, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Benjamin White, Joshua Little, Tim Tector, Jordan Neill, Mark Adair.
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das(w/c), Saif Hassan, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mohammad Saifuddin.
IRE vs BAN Match Winner Prediction
After Ireland’s win in the first T20I, Bangladesh will look to bounce back strongly in the second match. The hosts have shown better consistency in batting and can adapt quickly to pitch conditions. Their bowlers are likely to apply pressure early, forcing Ireland into mistakes.
While Ireland will try to continue their momentum, Bangladesh’s balanced lineup and home advantage give them the edge. With smart shot selection and disciplined bowling, Bangladesh has the tools to take control of the game and push for a win in this second T20I.
Our Winner Prediction: Bangladesh to Win!
