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Bangladesh Defeated by Ireland in First T20

Sports Desk

  05 Dec 2024, 18:10
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The Irish women’s cricket team faced a whitewash in the ODI series against Bangladesh but entered the first T20 match determined to bounce back. Their efforts paid off as the visitors secured a 12-run victory over the hosts, narrowly edging out Bangladesh despite their strong performance early on.

On Thursday, December 5, Ireland set a target of 170 runs after batting first. In response, Bangladesh managed 157 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted overs, falling just 12 runs short of the target.

Chasing a challenging total, Bangladesh’s openers Dilara Akter and Shobhana Mostary gave the team a flying start. Their partnership surpassed the 100-run mark within 11 overs, giving the hosts a solid foundation. However, neither batter could convert their innings into a half-century.

Mostary was dismissed for 46 runs off 35 balls, followed by skipper Nigar Sultana Jyoti, who added only four runs. Dilara, the other opener, scored 49 runs off 41 balls before returning to the pavilion. Tej Nahar tried to keep the momentum going with 18 runs off 14 balls but fell under pressure, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position.

Sharmin Akter fought valiantly, holding one end as wickets tumbled at the other. However, in the 19th over, Orla Prendergast delivered a maiden over, claiming two crucial wickets and derailing Bangladesh’s chase. With 18 runs needed off the final over, the task proved too daunting. Sharmin remained unbeaten on 23 off 13 balls, but the Tigresses couldn’t avoid defeat, finishing at 157 for seven.

For Ireland, Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly claimed three wickets each, while Amy Maguire added one to the tally.

Earlier, after winning the toss and opting to bat, Ireland had a shaky start. Opener Amy Hunter was dismissed for just 10 runs, and Prendergast couldn’t make an impact either, scoring 11 runs off 15 balls. By the time the score reached 46, Ireland had lost two wickets.

However, captain Gaby Lewis, partnering with Leah Paul, steadied the innings. Lewis, who had struggled to score in the ODI series, found form and reached her fifty alongside Paul. Together, they added 153 runs to the scoreboard.

Lewis departed for 60 off 42 balls in the 18th over, followed by Laura Delany (2) and Una Raymond-Hoey, who was dismissed for a duck. Leah Paul’s unbeaten 79 runs ensured Ireland posted a competitive total of 169 for five.

This impressive comeback by Ireland in the first T20 promises an exciting series ahead.

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