Bangladesh won 4 wicket again Ireland

Bangladesh won 4 wicket again Ireland  a thrilling T20I chase (171 runs), leveling the series 1-1. Read the match report, Litton Das’s fifty, and the dramatic finish.

Bangladesh Clinch Thrilling T20I Victory Over Ireland to Level Series

In a dramatic turnaround from their previous outing, Bangladesh defeated Ireland by 4 wickets in the 2nd T20 International at the Bir Shrestho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The victory on Saturday, November 29, 2025, leveled the three-match series at 1-1, setting up a tantalizing decider. The home side showcased impressive resilience, chasing down Ireland’s total of 170/6 with three balls to spare, thanks to a calculated chase led by a blistering opening partnership and a cool-headed finish.

Ireland’s Innings: Building a Competitive Total

Having won the toss and electing to bat first, Ireland appeared intent on capitalising on their momentum from the first match. Openers Paul Stirling and Tim Tector provided a rapid start, putting the Bangladeshi bowlers under immediate pressure. Stirling, the Irish captain, was particularly aggressive, smashing 29 off just 14 deliveries, including three fours and two sixes, before falling to the pace of Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the fifth over. His partner, Tim Tector, continued the aggression, scoring a fluent 38 off 25 balls.

However, the middle overs belonged to the Bangladeshi spinners, specifically Mahedi Hasan. The off-spinner ripped through the heart of the Irish batting order, claiming the wickets of both Tector brothers—Tim and Harry (11)—in quick succession. He also dismissed Ben Calitz, finishing with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 38 runs. This triple strike stifled Ireland’s scoring rate, bringing the hosts back into the contest. Lorcan Tucker, with a solid 41 off 32 balls, and George Dockrell (18), then helped steady the ship, but Ireland couldn’t quite accelerate in the final overs as they would have liked, ultimately posting a respectable but manageable total of 170 for 6.

Bangladesh‘s Run Chase: Controlled Aggression and Heroics

The chase began with explosive intent from the Bangladeshi openers, Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon. Determined to avoid the top-order collapse that plagued them in the first T20I, the pair attacked the Irish seamers relentlessly. Litton Das, in particular, was in imperious form, anchoring the innings with a brilliant half-century.

The opening pair stitched together a decisive 86-run partnership in under ten overs, fundamentally shifting the game’s momentum. Emon contributed a quickfire 43 off 28 balls before being dismissed by Gareth Delany. When Litton Das departed in the 15th over after a majestic knock of 57 from 37 balls (featuring 3 fours and 3 sixes), the scorecard read a healthy 138/3, leaving the team well-placed.

The Nerve-Wracking Finish

The back-end of the innings, however, introduced a few anxious moments for the home crowd. A couple of quick wickets after Litton Das’s dismissal brought the required run rate into double figures and put pressure on the lower middle order. Mark Adair and the returning Matthew Humphreys bowled tight spells, trying to squeeze the life out of the chase.

Yet, with the required runs dwindling, Saif Hassan (unbeaten on 21 off 15 balls) and the incoming batsmen maintained their composure. They rotated the strike effectively and found the crucial boundaries against the Irish death bowlers. The winning runs came in the final over, completing a 4-wicket victory with three balls remaining. The collective effort of the top-order batsmen ensured the foundation was strong enough to absorb the late pressure and seal the win, setting the stage perfectly for the final match to decide the series winner.

This victory is a significant confidence booster for Bangladesh, demonstrating their capability to successfully chase big targets under pressure in their home conditions. Ireland, despite a decent batting performance, will rue the lack of wickets in the powerplay and the inability of their spin attack to consistently contain the aggressive Bangladeshi batsmen on a good batting surface.

🇮🇪 Ireland Innings (Total: 170/6 in 20 Overs)

Bangladesh won 4 wicket again Ireland

🇧🇩 Bangladesh Innings (Target: 171, Total: 171/6 in 19.3 Overs)