BAN vs IRE Match Prediction : 1st T20, Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025
BAN vs IRE Win Probability
72%
Bangladesh
28%
Ireland
Bangladesh To Win, 1.33
Bangladesh performs exceptionally well in T20Is at Chattogram, a big advantage over Ireland.
The home team twice crossed 200 in their last T20I series against the Irish at this venue.
Ireland’s pace-focused attack could be their downfall on slow, turning pitches.
BAN vs IRE Betting Tips
First ball of the match to be a dot ball
Openers from both sides are likely to use the first ball to assess the pitch and conditions. Bangladesh began each match of their previous T20I series with a dot ball—making this a smart, steady-returns play.
Bangladesh to have the highest opening partnership of the match
Bangladesh’s opening pair has become a real strength, with Tanzid Hasan delivering back-to-back fifties in his last T20I series. Expect the hosts’ openers to lay a solid foundation and outscore Ireland’s top duo in this department—this is a low-risk, high-value bet.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Bangladesh
N/A
Ireland
N/A
Bangladesh’s spinners are primed to exploit Ireland’s known struggles against slow bowling in Asian conditions. Expect the hosts to choke the run flow with the ball and pace the chase with a composed batting display. Let us find the best value available in this upcoming contest.
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Bangladesh vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh edged the previous T20I series against Ireland in 2023, winning two out of three games.
Bangladesh vs Ireland Live-streaming and Broadcast
In Bangladesh, matches are televised on T Sports and Nagorik TV with digital streaming on Toffee; in India, FanCode provides exclusive live streaming; in Pakistan, streaming is available via PTV Sports; in the UK and Ireland, T Sports Bangladesh streams the games live on YouTube; and in the USA, there is no official TV or streaming partner, so fans may rely on YouTube or international digital streams where available.
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BAN vs IRE Team Previews
Bangladesh
This Bangladesh side is settling into a steady rhythm ahead of the next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon are explosive up top, having already put together two century stands in T20Is this year, and Litton Das brings stability at No. 3 and as captain/wicketkeeper.
The batting runs deep with a blend of power and touch throughout the lineup.
The bowling is well-rounded—Mustafizur Rahman brings experience (Bangladesh’s leading T20I wicket-taker, 155 wickets), Shoriful Islam adds left-arm variety, and the team is flush with spin options (leg-spin, off-spin, and left-arm orthodox).
The hosts can attack Ireland’s frailties against spin from all angles, putting themselves in pole position to win.
Bangladesh Expected Playing 11
Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c/wk), Saif Hassan, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
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Ireland
Ireland’s vulnerabilities in Asian conditions are likely to be exposed. Their batters historically struggle against accurate, probing spin bowling—Bangladesh’s forte. Without big-hitting opener Ross Adair due to injury, Ireland’s T20 batting depth is tested.
Paul Stirling carries high expectations, and if he falls early, the middle order faces a trial by spin. Lorcan Tucker’s record in Bangladesh (10 runs in three T20I innings) underlines the difficulties.
There’s a real risk the visitors will be held to a low total.
Ireland Expected Playing 11
Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Ben Calitz, Gareth Delany, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Ben White
BAN vs IRE Toss Prediction
Both sides have recently lost matches after batting first and will likely fancy a chase. Ireland’s last T20I win vs Bangladesh also came when chasing.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Chattogram’s slow, turning pitch is tailor-made for Bangladesh’s strengths. Batters able to rotate strike during the middle overs will be invaluable. The hosts average 155 at this ground, with a top score of 207. The night will be warm and clear; rain should not be an issue.
BAN vs IRE: Who Will Win?
Subcontinental knowledge and spin strength strongly tilt this one in Bangladesh’s favor. The home side should comfortably outplay Ireland with both bat and ball.
Bet on Bangladesh to win.
