BAN vs IRE Ball by Ball Commentary

BAN

124/10(19.2 ov)

IRE

126/3(14.0 ov)

Ireland beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets

Commentary

Ireland

11:21 AM IST Shakib Al Hasan collects the trophy for winning the series 2-1 and is joined by his teammates to celebrate yet another series win! Ireland will be proud of their effort in this game and now the focus shifts to the last phase of the tour as the two teams clash in a one-off Test match. That game will be played on Tuesday 4th April and the match will start at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) but as you know you can join us well in advance for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!

11:18 AM IST Paul Sterling the skipper of Ireland is also the Player of the Match for his quickfire 77 in 41 balls. He says that the bowlers set the tone for this game with a brilliant bowling performance in the final game and they batted well to get across the line. He adds that the credit should be given to the bowlers as they have had a really hard tour but to perform with this confidence and to execute their plans in this game is commendable. He also adds that the team is improving and they are sometimes slow off the blocks but the team is getting better as the games come thick and fast for them. He closes by saying that good luck to them in picking the team for the Test match as it's been a while since they played their last Test game and everyone is excited.

11:15 AM IST Taskin Ahmed is awarded the Player of the Series for his 8 wickets. He says that he wanted to believe in himself even if the wicket was flat and wanted to stick to his plans. Adds that in the last few years, they have been working hard, and from that, they have built the belief to try and become one of the most dangerous bowling attacks in the world.

11:14 AM IST Shakib Al Hasan the captain of Bangladesh says that the batters did not bat well and they will continue with the same attacking approach in the future also as this is what the team is looking forward to going ahead to become a successful team all around the globe. He adds that the team will be traveling back to Dhaka and are looking forward to performing well in the Test match as well. He also adds that they played the same way they did in the first two games but credit to Ireland as they outplayed them.

11:07 AM IST Time for the presentations...

11:07 AM IST Ireland came out to bat with intent as they looked to overcome the target in a hurry but they lost Lorcan Tucker and Ross Adair early. Paul Stirling continued to attack and scored a wonderful 77 in just 41 balls to make this run chase a walk in the park. He put together a 68-run partnership for the third wicket with Harry Tector to get his team close to the target before he was dismissed. Curtis Campher added the finishing touches but most of the credit has to go to the bowlers. Six bowlers were used and they all picked up at least a wicket with Mark Adair the pick of the bowlers claiming three and conceding 25 runs. Shamim Hossain put up a fight and got to his half-century but his effort was in vain.

10:56 AM IST This is a historic win for Ireland as they pick up their first win against Bangladesh away from home! In fact, this is the first time that they have beaten an Asian team in the subcontinent in their history and they have done it in a comprehensive fashion! They may have lost the series but this win will definitely give the Irish ample confidence going into the on-off Test match. Bangladesh seemed to be a bit too confident coming into this game and did not put enough on the board for the bowlers to defend. Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Rishad Hossain claimed one wicket each but could not restrict the scoring as they lost with 6 overs to spare.

End of over 1410 runs

IRE: 126/3CRR: 9

Ball

Curtis Campher:16 (9)

Harry Tector:14 (18)

Taskin Ahmed:4-0-28-1

13.6

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, 6 runs

SIX! That's it as Ireland win this game with the help of this maximum. On a length around middle, Curtis Campher pulls this over fine leg for a maximum. Ireland ends the T20I series on a high with this victory.

13.5

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run

135.9kph

Yorker in middle, blocked well by Curtis Campher

13.4

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

140.3kph

FOUR! Overpitched delivery in the slot, Curtis Campher drills this hard down the ground for a boundary towards long on.

13.3

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run

138.9kph

Back of a length outside off, Curtis Campher hits this from the toe of his bat near the bowler.

13.2

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run

138.0kph

Short-pitched delivery over the middle, Curtis Campher looks to pull but misses out.

13.1

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run

135.1kph

On a length around off, Curtis Campher pushes this to short cover.

End of over 137 runs

IRE: 116/3CRR: 8.92RRR: 1.28

Ball

Harry Tector:14 (18)

Curtis Campher:6 (3)

Rishad Hossain:3-0-19-1

12.6

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, no run

86.9kph

Fuller one around middle, Harry Tector defends this off the front foot.

12.5

Rishad Hossain to Curtis Campher, 1 run

86.7kph

Fuller one on of, Curtis Campher cuts this late towards backward point for a single.

12.4

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run

92.7kph

Short in length on off, Curtis Campher milks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

12.3

Rishad Hossain to Curtis Campher, 1 run

84.4kph

Fuller and wide of off, Curtis Campher slices this to point.

12.2

Rishad Hossain to Curtis Campher, 4 runs

87.1kph

FOUR! Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher slogs sweeps this to deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

10:48 AM IST Curtis Campher is the new batter out in the middle.

12.1

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, no run

OUT! Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling looks to go downtown but ends up lofting one way high in the air towards long air as Najmul Hossain Shanto takes a good high catch to get rid of the Irish skipper. Debutant Rishad Hossain gets his maiden T20I wicket.

Paul Stirling

77 (41b 10x4 4x6)SR: 187.80

c Najmul Hossain Shanto b Rishad Hossain

End of over 1212 runs

IRE: 109/2CRR: 9.08RRR: 2

Ball

Paul Stirling:77 (40)

Harry Tector:13 (16)

Hasan Mahmud:2-0-26-0

11.6

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 1 run

133.7kph

Goes full and into the stumps. Paul Stirling clips this to deep mid-wicket and takes a single to keep the strike.

11.5

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, no run

Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. Paul Stirling mistimes his cut shot and gets an under-edge towards point.

11.4

Hasan Mahmud to Harry Tector, 1 run

134.2kph

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Harry Tector punches this towards deep point and takes a run.

11.3

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 1 run

107.0kph

On a good length and outside the off pole. Paul Stirling knocks this towards deep cover for a single.

11.3

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 1 run

WIDE! Bowls a slower bouncer that goes over the batter's head. Paul Stirling misses and the umpire calls this wide.

11.2

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

137.8kph

SIX! Paul Stirling has all the shots in the book when he is on song! Hasan Mahmud bowls a low full toss just outside the off stump. Paul Stirling gets well across the stumps and paddles this over the fine leg boundary for a wonderful maximum! Just 20 runs needed now.

100 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 105/2

11.2

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 1 run

WIDE! Slower this time and on a length but way outside off, Paul Stirling lets it pass and the umpire signals a wide.

11.1

Hasan Mahmud to Harry Tector, 1 run

133.0kph

On a good length and tailing in on off, Harry Tector whips it towards long on and takes a single.

End of over 1120 runs

IRE: 97/2CRR: 8.82RRR: 3.11

Ball

Harry Tector:11 (14)

Paul Stirling:69 (36)

Shoriful Islam:2-0-25-1

10.6

Shoriful Islam to Harry Tector, 1 run

137.0kph

Leg bye! Pace on this time and back of a length on leg, Harry Tector tries to tickle this one fine on the leg side but misses. Gets it off his thigh pad to fine leg for a leg bye.

10.5

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 1 run

131.9kph

Back of a length and at the batter, Paul Stirling turns this one to the left of short fine leg and takes a single.

10.4

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Make that three fours in a row! Shoriful Islam bowls it slower and into the wicket on off, Paul Stirling stays back and allows the ball to come to him. Opens the bat face and steers it wide of short third man for four more runs.

10.3

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Goes full and on middle and leg, Paul Stirling pulls out the scoop and executes it to perfection. Gets it over short fine leg and collects yet another boundary.

10.2

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Short and punished! Bowls a shortish delivery at the batter, Paul Stirling does not miss out as he pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

10.1

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

118.9kph

SIX! Put away by Paul Stirling! Shoriful Islam bowls it on a length but down the leg side, Paul Stirling gets inside the line and helps it well over the fine leg fence for a maximum.

10:32 AM IST Time for a Drinks break. Ireland is right on top here and is cruising towards victory with Paul Stirling in charge of the proceedings. Bangladesh needs a cluster of wickets if they want to get back into this game.

End of over 105 runs

IRE: 77/2CRR: 7.7RRR: 4.80

Ball

Paul Stirling:50 (31)

Harry Tector:11 (13)

Rishad Hossain:2-0-12-0

9.6

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Shortish length and outside off. Paul Stirling tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to keep strike. 48 runs are needed in the last 10 overs with 8 wickets in hand.

Paul Stirling

Runs: 50(31)SR: 161.29

9.5

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run

82.6kph

Floated full and outside off. Harry Tector gets an outside edge wide of short third man and they take a single.

9.4

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, 1 run

80.6kph

Full once again and outside off. Paul Stirling clips this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run to rotate strike.

9.3

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run

84.0kph

Flights this one full and outside the off. Harry Tector slogs this towards wide long on for one.

9.2

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, no run

83.2kph

Tosses this one full and outside off. Harry Tector looks to reverse sweep but misses.

9.1

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, 1 run

83.8kph

Rishad Hossain loops this one full and outside the off stump. Paul Stirling pushes this to deep cover for a run.

End of over 96 runs

IRE: 72/2CRR: 8RRR: 4.81

Ball

Harry Tector:9 (10)

Paul Stirling:47 (28)

Taskin Ahmed:3-0-18-1

8.6

Taskin Ahmed to Harry Tector, no run

139.8kph

Goes full and outside the off stump. Harry Tector blocks this solidly and ends the over with a dot ball.

8.5

Taskin Ahmed to Harry Tector, no run

Another short ball directed at the batter. Harry Tector opts to duck under this one and lets it through to the keeper.

8.4

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run

142.0kph

A full toss this time at the stumps. Paul Stirling punches this down to long on for a run.

8.3

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run

141.4kph

Taskin Ahmed goes full and into the stumps from outside off. Paul Stirling gets across and looks to flick this leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Taskin Ahmed appeals loudly but the umpire isn't interested.

8.2

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Paul Stirling can do no wrong here! Taskin Ahmed bangs this in short and going down leg. Paul Stirling gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards fine leg for four runs.

8.1

Taskin Ahmed to Harry Tector, 1 run

Taskin Ahmed bowls this full and into the stumps. Harry Tector chips this into the air towards long on and takes a run.

End of over 87 runs

IRE: 66/2CRR: 8.25RRR: 4.91

Ball

Harry Tector:8 (7)

Paul Stirling:42 (25)

Rishad Hossain:1-0-7-0

7.6

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run

Continues to flight this full and outside the off pole. Harry Tector eases this towards long off and takes a run to retain strike.

7.5

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, no run

81.2kph

Loops this one full and outside off. Harry Tector blocks this into the off side.

7.4

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, 1 run

77.9kph

Slightly short and outside the off pole. Paul Stirling whips this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

7.3

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, no run

82.8kph

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Paul Stirling knocks this back to the bowler.

7.2

Rishad Hossain to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

FOUR! Paul Stirling continues to be aggressive and he wants to get done early! This is full and wide outside off. Paul Stirling hits this aerially towards deep point for four runs.

7.1

Rishad Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run

86.7kph

Rishad Hossain floats this full and into the stumps. Harry Tector knocks this to deep cover for one.

10:21 AM IST Debutant Rishad Hossain comes into the attack.

End of over 712 runs

IRE: 59/2CRR: 8.43RRR: 5.07

Ball

Paul Stirling:37 (22)

Harry Tector:6 (4)

Nasum Ahmed:1-0-12-0

6.6

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

91.8kph

SIX! Nasum Ahmed has been way too short this over and gets punished! This is bowled outside off, Paul Stirling rocks back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. 66 runs needed in 78 balls!

6.5

Nasum Ahmed to Harry Tector, 1 run

91.2kph

Floats this one full and outside off. Harry Tector pushes this away for a single.

6.4

Nasum Ahmed to Harry Tector, 4 runs

92.7kph

FOUR! Great use of the crease! Nasum Ahmed bowls this short and outside the off stump. Harry Tector rocks back in the crease and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs. Brings up the 50 for Ireland.

50 Runs for the teamIreland

Runs: 52/2

6.3

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run

89.7kph

Slightly short once again and in line with the stumps. Paul Stirling clips this towards deep square leg for one.

6.2

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run

Short and outside the off stump. Paul Stirling cuts this straight to the point fielder.

6.1

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run

Nasum Ahmed floats this one full and outside the off stump. Paul Stirling looks to get across and sweep across the line but misses.

End of over 66 runs

IRE: 47/2CRR: 7.83RRR: 5.57

Ball

Paul Stirling:30 (18)

Harry Tector:1 (2)

Shoriful Islam:1-0-6-1

5.6

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 1 run

Low full toss on off, Paul Stirling slices this to extra cover and takes a quick single.

Paul Stirling

Runs: 30(18)SR: 166.67

5.5

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, no run

139.8kph

Full and wide of off, Paul Stirling clears his front leg and looks to slice this over point but fails to connect.

5.4

Shoriful Islam to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

136.7kph

FOUR! Short in length around the waist, Paul Stirling stands tall and pulls this powerfully over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

5.3

Shoriful Islam to Harry Tector, 1 run

137.7kph

On a length around off, Harry Tector pushes this gently in front of mid off and takes a quick single.

5.2

Shoriful Islam to Harry Tector, no run

138.2kph

Back of a length outside off, Harry Tector looks to poke at this but gets beaten.

10:12 AM IST Harry Tector is the new batter at the crease.

5.1

Shoriful Islam to Lorcan Tucker, no run

130.0kph

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The bowling change does the trick! Shoriful Islam bowls a fuller one angling away from the batter, Lorcan Tucker gives it a charge and ends up edges this into the gloves of Litton Das behind the wickets. Litton Das does brilliantly in collecting this low and diving to his right. Ireland lose their second wicket.

Lorcan Tucker

4 (7b 0x4 0x6)SR: 57.14

c Litton Das b Shoriful Islam

End of over 55 runs

IRE: 41/1CRR: 8.2RRR: 5.60

Ball

Paul Stirling:25 (15)

Lorcan Tucker:4 (6)

Shakib Al Hasan:2-0-15-0

4.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run

92.5kph

Tossed up outside off, Paul Stirling cuts this late but finds the short third man fielder.

4.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run

Full and wide of off, Paul Stirling slices this to short third man for no run.

4.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run

81.5kph

Fuller and wide of off, Paul Stirling edges this in front of cover point for no run.

4.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

85.8kph

FOUR! Paul Stirling continues to be aggressive. Fuller one on off, Paul Stirling slogs this over towards deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

4.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

85.6kph

Tossed up around off, Lorcan Tucker paddles this to short fine leg for a single.

4.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Lorcan Tucker, no run

85.8kph

Fuller one in middle, Lorcan Tucker pushes this back to the bowler.

End of over 414 runs

IRE: 36/1CRR: 9RRR: 5.56

Ball

Lorcan Tucker:3 (4)

Paul Stirling:21 (11)

Hasan Mahmud:1-0-14-0

3.6

Hasan Mahmud to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run

137.2kph

Fuller one wide of off, Lorcan Tucker slices this past the fielder a point for a single.

3.5

Hasan Mahmud to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs

Good length delivery on off, Lorcan Tucker chips this over mid off for a couple of runs.

3.4

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 1 run

135.0kph

On a length around middle, Paul Stirling pushes this to backward point for a single.

3.3

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

133.2kph

FOUR! Fuller one outside off, Paul Stirling gets an outside edge that flies through the slip cordon for a boundary towards third man.

3.2

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, no run

133.0kph

On a length around off, Paul Stirling cuts this to point and looks for a single but refused by Lorcan Tucker.

3.1

Hasan Mahmud to Paul Stirling, 6 runs

SIX! Poor delivery helped away for a maximum. On a length around pads, Paul Stirling pulls this over the fine leg fielder for a maximum.

End of over 37 runs

IRE: 22/1CRR: 7.33RRR: 6.05

Ball

2
0
0
W
0
5WD
0

Lorcan Tucker:0 (2)

Paul Stirling:10 (7)

Taskin Ahmed:2-0-12-1

2.6

Taskin Ahmed to Lorcan Tucker, no run

134.0kph

Yorker on off, Lorcan Tucker defends this right underneath his eyelid.

5WD

2.6

Taskin Ahmed to Lorcan Tucker, 5 runs

135.5kph

5 Wides! back of a length drifting down leg, Lorcan Tucker looks to flick but misses out as the ball has raced away tards the fence. Five extras here for Ireland.

2.5

Taskin Ahmed to Lorcan Tucker, no run

141.4kph

Back of a length around off, Lorcan Tucker defends this back towards the bowler.

2.4

Taskin Ahmed to Ross Adair, no run

136.1kph

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Yorker bang in middle, Ross Adair gets late in bringing his bat down from a high backlift. The ball has crashed into the stump as the bails scatter around. Lorcan Tucker is the new batter at number 3.

Ross Adair

7 (9b 1x4 0x6)SR: 77.78

b Taskin Ahmed

2.3

Taskin Ahmed to Ross Adair, no run

109.1kph

On a length angling in towards the batter, Ross Adair pushes this in front of mid on for no run.

2.2

Taskin Ahmed to Ross Adair, no run

143.9kph

Fuller one angling in towards the batter, Ross Adair pushes this to mid on.

2.1

Taskin Ahmed to Ross Adair, 2 runs

139.2kph

Back of a length around middle, Ross Adair cuts this to backward point for a couple.

End of over 210 runs

IRE: 15/0CRR: 7.5RRR: 6.11

Ball

Paul Stirling:10 (7)

Ross Adair:5 (5)

Shakib Al Hasan:1-0-10-0

1.6

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run

83.6kph

Fuller one on off, Paul Stirling drives this gently to the fielder at cover.

1.5

Shakib Al Hasan to Ross Adair, 1 run

84.7kph

Tossed up around middle, Ross Adair nudges this to the on side for a single.

1.4

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 1 run

84.5kph

Fuller one on off, Paul Stirling drives this to long off for a single.

1.3

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run

85.9kph

Fuller one in middle, Paul Stirling defends this off the front foot.

1.2

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

83.2kph

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries here. Tossed up around off, Paul Stirling sweeps this over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

1.1

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 4 runs

84.9kph

FOUR! Short in length on off, Paul Stirling makes room for himself as he shuffles to his leg and smashes this past the extra cover fielder for a boundary.

9:53 AM IST Shakib Al Hasan will share the new ball and bowl from the other end.

End of over 15 runs

IRE: 5/0CRR: 5RRR: 6.31

Ball

Ross Adair:4 (4)

Paul Stirling:1 (2)

Taskin Ahmed:1-0-5-0

0.6