Bangladesh Takes On Ireland in T20I Series Opener Today

Chattogram, Bangladesh — Bangladesh will face Ireland in the first T20 International of their three-match series today at 5:30 p.m. IST. This match marks the shift from a successful Test series, where Bangladesh secured a 2-0 win, to the shorter format of the game against the Irish.

Under the captaincy of Litton Das, the Bangla Tigers aim to regain momentum in T20 cricket after a challenging period, including a recent 3-0 loss to the West Indies. They look to improve their performance in the format after a tough stretch in the Asia Cup, where they exited early.

Captain Paul Stirling leads the Ireland team, which is looking for a strong start to build confidence before the T20 World Cup in early 2026. Ireland faces a tough challenge ahead, as they seek to bounce back from recent defeats to both the West Indies and England.

Historically, Bangladesh has dominated the T20 encounters between the two teams, winning five of the eight matches played. The last match ended in a washout during the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Today’s match will take place at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The game will not be broadcast on television in India but will be available via live streaming on the Fancode app and website. Fans are eager to see how both teams perform as they enter the white-ball series.

The teams boast strong lineups with notable players: Bangladesh looks toward star batsman Tanzid Hasan, while Ireland counts on experience from Stirling and Tector to make an impact.

The action begins at 5:30 p.m. IST, making this an exciting afternoon for cricket enthusiasts.