Bangladesh Triumphs Over Ireland in Thrilling 1st T20I 2025 Match
In an exciting match on November 27, 2025, Bangladesh faced Ireland in the first T20I at Chattogram. Captained by Litton Das, Bangladesh chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
Match Overview
Bangladesh entered the game with a strategic approach, deciding to leverage their bowling strength. The team lineup featured talented players and a mix of experience and youth.
Bangladesh’s Squad
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Saif Hassan
- Litton Das (Captain, Wicketkeeper)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Jaker Ali
- Tanzim Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
Notably absent from the squad was Mahidul Islam, who was initially expected to play a crucial role. Litton Das expressed criticism regarding the selectors’ decision to drop Shamim Hossain.
Ireland’s Lineup
The Irish team, led by captain Paul Stirling, fielded a formidable batting order. The Tector brothers, Tim and Harry, were prominent in the top three, adding depth to the lineup.
- Paul Stirling (Captain)
- Tim Tector
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (Wicketkeeper)
- Curtis Campher
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
Bowling Strategies
Bangladesh deployed a five-bowler strategy. Tanzim Hasan was anticipated to bat at No. 7, enhancing the batting lineup’s flexibility.
In contrast, Ireland’s bowling attack featured Mark Adair and Josh Little, tasked with containing the Bangladeshi batsmen.
Conclusion
This match marked the beginning of an exhilarating T20I series between Bangladesh and Ireland. Fans eagerly awaited the outcomes as the teams competed in Chattogram.
