The Bangladesh national cricket team is currently touring Ireland for a three-match T20I series and a one-off Test match. The visitors have already clinched the T20I series with two convincing wins in Chattogram, where they posted their two highest totals in the format and registered their first-ever 10-wicket win. The third and final T20I will be played on Friday, March 31, at the same venue.
The Bangla Tigers have been dominant in all departments, with their batsmen, bowlers and fielders putting up impressive performances. The star of the show has been Shakib Al Hasan, who became the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket with his five-wicket haul in the second match. He also contributed with the bat, scoring 46 runs in two innings. Mushfiqur Rahim also hit a blazing century in the second game, the fastest by a Bangladesh batter in ODIs.
The hosts, on the other hand, have been outplayed by a superior opposition and have failed to pose any serious challenge. Their batting has been inconsistent and their bowling has been expensive. They will be hoping to salvage some pride and end the series on a high note with a win in the final game.
The series is also an opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India later this year. Bangladesh have been experimenting with their squad options and their aggressive intent in ODI batting, while Ireland have been trying to find their best combination and gain some confidence ahead of the mega event.
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