Chattogram, December 2, 2025 - Ireland have won the toss and elected to bat first in the crucial series-deciding third T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this match a winner-takes-all encounter.
Both teams have made significant changes to their lineups for this important clash. Bangladesh has brought in Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, and Shoriful Islam, replacing Nurul Hasan Sohan, Nasum Ahmed, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Ireland's changes see Curtis Campher, Ben White, and Craig Young included in place of Ben Calitz, Josh Little, and Barry McCarthy.
Bangladesh, after suffering a 39-run defeat in the first T20I, bounced back strongly to level the series with a four-wicket victory in the second match. In the second T20I, Litton Das scored 57 runs and Mahedi Hasan took 3 wickets. Ireland will be looking to recapture the form that led them to victory in the first match, where Harry Tector's half-century and Matthew Humphreys' four wickets were instrumental.
The venue in Chattogram is known for being batting-friendly, offering assistance to stroke play early in the innings. Spinners are expected to play a significant role as the game progresses. A total above 175 is considered competitive at this ground. The weather forecast predicts a full 20-over game without interruptions.
Ahead of the match, Bangladesh holds a slight edge, having won 6 of the 10 T20I encounters against Ireland. However, Ireland, after being swept in the Test series, has shown resilience in the T20 format. A victory for Ireland today would mark their first-ever series win against Bangladesh in any format.
The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time and will be broadcast live on T-sports. With the series on the line, both teams will be eager to put their best foot forward and end the year on a high note.
Bangladesh Playing XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c) (wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Ireland Playing XI: Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Ben White, Craig Young.
