Tector Brothers and Humphreys Shock Bangladesh in Chattogram
In the first T20I match held in Chattogram, Ireland secured a 39-run victory over Bangladesh. The Tector brothers, Harry and Tim, played pivotal roles in Ireland’s triumph, with Harry scoring an impressive 69 runs off 45 balls.
Tector Brothers Shine in Chattogram
Harry Tector’s performance included five sixes, while Tim Tector contributed a quickfire 32 off 19 balls. These contributions helped Ireland post a total of 181 runs for 4 wickets.
- Harry Tector
- Tim Tector
Bangladesh struggled in their response, managing only 142 runs for 9 wickets. Towhid Hridoy emerged as the top scorer for the host team, with a resilient 83 runs, but his efforts fell short against Ireland’s bowlers.
Bowling Dominance
Ireland’s bowling unit excelled under challenging conditions, particularly due to dew. Left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys was exceptional, taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs in his four overs. Fast bowler Mark Adair also made a significant impact on his return, claiming 2 important wickets in his opening spell.
- Matthew Humphreys: 4 wickets for 13 runs
- Mark Adair: 2 wickets for 3 runs
Bangladesh faced a rocky start, collapsing to 5 for 3 in the fourth over. Despite attempts by Hridoy and Jaker Ali to stabilize the innings, the wicket losses continued as Bangladesh’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure.
Game Highlights
Key moments from the match include:
- Harry Tector’s exceptional hitting, including six boundaries
- Tim Tector’s aggressive start that laid a solid foundation
- Hridoy reaching his fifth T20I half-century
Despite a late partnership between Hridoy and Shoriful Islam, it was not enough to steer Bangladesh to victory. Ireland’s disciplined bowling and the explosive batting from the Tector brothers set the stage for this convincing win.
This match marks a strong start for Ireland in their T20I campaign for the year, while Bangladesh continues to seek victories after suffering four consecutive losses in this format.
