Bangladesh vs Ireland

Bangladesh recall Jahanara, Supta for Ireland ODIs

Pacer Jahanara Alam returned to the 50-over fold after an 18-month hiatus as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland, starting on November 27

Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket: Balbirnie

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said beating England in a Test would "easily be our best achievement in cricket" as the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes' men at Lord's this week.

Tigers return after ending WC Super League on a high

Bangladesh national cricket team returned to the country after beating Ireland 2-0 in their last World Cup Super League series in Chelmsford on Tuesday evening.

'I couldn’t believe that Mushfiqur was batting in front of me'

Twelve out of the 18 net bowlers provided by the Irish Cricket Board to the Bangladesh national team to help them prepare for the upcoming series in Chelmsford in England are of Bangladeshi origins. 

Tamim, Mushfiqur in command as Tigers need 49 to win after lunch 

Bangladesh batters Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim have put together a 46–stand run stand to take control of their chase of 137 against Ireland as they managed 89 runs for the loss of two wickets at lunch on Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricketing Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. 

Liton departs early in chase of 138

Bangladesh opener Liton Das, who was sent to open the innings with Tamim Iqbal, got dismissed early after a rapid 19-ball 23 as the Tigers were at 32 runs for the loss of one wicket while chasing Ireland's 137 in the morning session of Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

Bangladesh bundle out Ireland for 292, need 138 to win

It didn't take long for Bangladesh to pick up the remaining two Ireland wickets in the morning session of Day four of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday as the Tigers bundled out the visitors for 292, taking nine overs to bowl them out.

Donald has 'no idea' why Shakib has not bowled more overs

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s decision to not introduce himself into the bowling attack till the 66th over of the first innings against Ireland raised a lot of questions on the opening day of their lone Test in Mirpur. Shakib, eventually, bowled only three overs on that day. 

Tector and Tucker knuckle down as Ireland trail by 66 at lunch

Ireland applied themselves to the task at hand as Harry Tector along with Lorcan Tucker knuckled down with a 42-run stand for the sixth wicket at lunch to give their side a platform to set Bangladesh a target on the third day of the one-off Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

‘This unit has everything to be the best in the world’

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal said that his side has the potential to be the best unit in the world after the Tigers’ sealed their maiden 10-wicket victory in ODIs in their final match against Ireland at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. 

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Records galore in Bangladesh’s emphatic win over Ireland

Bangladesh sealed their first-ever 10-wicket victory in ODIs when the Tamim Iqbal-led side thrashed Ireland in the final match of the three-game series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Tigers get off to flying start 

Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das gave the Tigers a flying start in chase of Ireland’s 101 as they raced off to 71 for no loss after eight overs in the third ODI of the three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Pacers take 'em all

An exhibition of fast-bowling was on display at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday as Bangladesh pacers picked up all ten wickets in an innings in any format for the very first time in their history as they bundled out Ireland for 101 in the third ODI of the three-match series.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Hasan stars as Bangladesh pacers combine to bundle out Ireland fast

Courtesy of some fine pace bowling which should please Allan Donald, Bangladesh are well poised to win the series after restricting Ireland to 101 in the third and final match of the ODI series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Shakib, Mushfiqur absent from ‘optional’ session

A day ahead of the third and final ODI against Ireland on Thursday, the Tigers showed up to practice but two familiar faces, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, were not amongst the group that trained.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Rain washes out Ireland innings as second ODI ends in a no result

The second ODI of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Ireland has been washed out after rain interrupted play following the conclusion of the first innings where the Tigers posted their highest-ever ODI total of 349 for six at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Rain threatens second ODI after heavy downpour

Following the end of the Bangladesh innings at 6:00 PM, the rain that was expected came pouring down. The rain soon turned heavy and is getting even heavier with time.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Mushy hits Bangladesh’s fastest ODI ton 

This was a different Mushfiqur Rahim. If it did not appear to be the case during the first ODI against Ireland, where he batted at number six and played a cameo knock, this time he showed another level.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Mushfiqur's fastest century helps Tigers post record ODI total

Mushfiqur Rahim starred with the fastest century by a Bangladesh batter as he helped the Tigers record their highest-ever ODI total of 349 for six in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.