Bangladesh Vs Ireland 1st ODI - Ireland in Bangladesh, 3 ODI Series, 2023 - summary

Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. The two side will meet again for the second ODI on 20th March. The first ball will be at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT), but as you all know, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Tamim Iqbal, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. He says the way they batted was exceptional as the surface had something for the bowlers early on. He adds that Shakib Al Hasan was brilliant and also special recognization to Mushfiqur Rahim as he came in and went on a counter from ball 1 which is not easy. He also adds that the first 20-25 overs, the surface was on a slower side and this is why the batting needs to be applauded. Credits Mushfiqur Rahim for his work behind the sticks and informs that the team has complete faith in him. On his bowling unit he says Taskin Ahmed is a world class bowler and Ebadot Hossain is not far from being one.

Towhid Hridoy wins the Man of the Match award for his exception outing with the bat on debut. He starts by thanking the almighty. Informs that he is hurt a bit as he could not get a ton on his debut but then he is extremely happy about his innings. Mentions that Mushfiqur Rahim helped him a lot in the middle to remain calm. Adds that he just tried to execute his plans and that worked wonderfully for him.

Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland is in for a chat. He starts by saying that at the half-way stage they felt that this was a total they could chase and also the wicket was better but the batters failed to click after the opening stand was broken. He also adds that the team was a bit of unaware about the surroundings but no excuses and hopes that they will be way better in the next game. He closes by saying that they want to compete and beat teams like Bangladesh on a regular basis.

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Earlier in the innings, Bangladesh kept losing early wickets. They were three down inside the Powerplay 1, but Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy took the game to the opposition. Both the batters though slipped out in their 90s. Mushfiqur Rahim's cameo of 44 runs down the order really cause a lot of harm to this Ireland side. Later, the lower-middle order contributed a little bit to record Bangladesh's highest ever score in ODI cricket. Eventually, it was a bit too much for Ireland.

Bangladesh bowlers were on fire from the word go. The Ireland openers were able to deal the seamers quite easily with the new ball in hand, to change the trajectory of the match, Tamim Iqbal decided to bring the Nasum Ahmed very early in the Powerplay 1. Still, the Irish batters were scoring runs comfortably. But once, Shakib Al Hasan and Nasum Ahmed started working in tandem, the run flow was certainly halted. Shakib Al Hasan drew the first blood and that opened the floodgates, which Bangladesh capitalized on. It was the seam bowlers who benefitted the most, as Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain combined for 6 wickets, off which four belonged to the latter. Nasum Ahmed picked up three wickets, when he took care of the tail-enders. Also, all of this couldn't have been possible without Mushfiqur Rahim behind the sticks. The veteran was a vital asset, as he held on to 5 catches in the entire innings. Overall, it was a complete bowling performance from the Bangladesh unit.

Chasing 339 that too in Bangladesh is always going to be a tough ask, nonetheless, Ireland got off to a promising start.The runs were not coming in quickly early on, but it was all about assessing the conditions. Paul and Stephen did just that and they put their feet on the gas at the back end of Powerplay 1. The openers set a solid platform up top with a 60-run opening stand, although it went downhill ever since this stand was broken. Ireland lost the remaining 9 wickets for just 95 runs. This is a big concern for Ireland. They surely need their middle-order batters to step up in the next encounter. It was only George Dockrell who tried to force an issue here with his knock of 45 runs.

What a dominating performance from the hosts. Bangladesh have take an early lead in this ODI and that too quite convincingly. Ireland will head back to the drawing board and try to come back stronger in the next outing.  

Ebadot Hossain to George Dockrell, out, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Fuller delivery in the line of stumps, George Dockrell looks to clear his front leg and loft this over mid off but misses out on this and the ball has crashed into the stumps. It is all over as Bangladesh has won this by a margin of 183 runs.

Ebadot Hossain to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Slower one, full and on off. George Dockrell gets under it and skies it towards long off. The fielder from mid off gives it a chase but it lands safely.

Ebadot Hossain to Graham Hume, 1 run, A length ball, around off, that comes back in. Hume gets it to square leg off the inside edge. One taken. For a second, Ebadot Hossain thought he has his four-fer here.

Ebadot Hossain to Graham Hume, no run, Full toss, on off. Hume pushes it to point.

Ebadot Hossain to Graham Hume, no run, A wide yorker, outside off. Hume looks to dig it out but fails to do so.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller one on off, George Dockrell smashes this uppishly to long off for a boundary. Litton Das does well to get a hand on this but fails to collect this and the ball has travelled past the boundary.

Nasum Ahmed to Graham Hume, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Graham Hume pushes this to backward point for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Fuller one around middle, George Dockrell pushes this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Short in length outside off, George Dockrell smashes this to the fielder at cover.

Nasum Ahmed to Graham Hume, leg byes, 1 run, Fuller around pads, Graham Hume has clipped this off his pads for a single towards short fine leg.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tossed up on off, George Dockrell smashes this down the ground for a single to long on.

Graham Hume is the final man in.

Ebadot Hossain to Mark Adair, out, OUT! Short-pitched delivery, too quick for Mark Adair as he gets late in his attempt to pull this and gets a faint edge that travels to the keeper and Mushfiqur Rahim makes no mistake and takes it clean.

Ebadot Hossain to Mark Adair, FOUR, FOUR! On a length outside off, Mark Adair makes room for himself by shuffling to his leg and drives this past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.

Ebadot Hossain to Mark Adair, no run, Short-pitched delivery wide of off, Mark Adair looks to play the upper cut but misses out.

Ebadot Hossain to George Dockrell, 1 run, On a length following George Dockrell to his leg, he manages to tuck this on the on side for a single.

Ebadot Hossain to George Dockrell, wide, 1 run, Wide! Ebadot Hossain beds his back and darts one way over the head of George Dockrell. Wide signaled.

Ebadot Hossain to Mark Adair, 1 run, Full toss around middle, Mark Adair pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

Ebadot Hossain to Mark Adair, FOUR, FOUR! Full and wide outside off, Mark Adair drives this through the cover region for a boundary. 

Drinks break! Ireland are putting a fightback late on here. George Dockrell is doing the major chunk of the work here. Bangladesh though have been all over Ireland and it is just a matter of two wickets now. How much more can the Irish batters stretch their innings?

Nasum Ahmed to Mark Adair, 1 run, Fuller one in middle, Mark Adair pushes this to long on for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Short in length around middle, George Dockrell pushes this to long off for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up in middle, George Dockrell pushes this wide of mid on for a boundary. A lot more of this is required from both the ends.

Nasum Ahmed to Mark Adair, 1 run, Fuller one in middle, Mark Adair pushes this to mid on for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Mark Adair, no run, Tossed up in middle, Mark Adair defends this to cover-point for no run.

Nasum Ahmed to Mark Adair, no run, Fuller one around off, Mark Adair drives this to short cover.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! Short-pitched delivery head high, George Dockrell pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mark Adair, 1 run, Short and wide of off, Mark Adair edges this one bounce past the slip fielder for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 1 run, Back of a length around off, George Dockrell pushes this to third man for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, On a length outside ff, George Dockrell cuts this to short third man for no run.

Mustafizur Rahman to Mark Adair, 1 run, On a length outside off, Mark Adair cuts this to third man for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 1 run, Overpitched outside off, George Dockrell pushes this to mid off and takes a single.

Mark Adair is the new man in. 

Nasum Ahmed to Andy McBrine, out, Short in length turning away from pads, Andy McBrine looks to flick this but fails to connect as Mushfiqur Rahim collects this. Loud appeal from Bangladesh but the umpire turns this down, Tamim Iqbal has asked for a review and the ultra edge shows that this has clipped his bat and the umpire is asked to reverse his decision. Brilliant review from Bangladesh.

Review! Tamim Iqbal takes a review for caught behind. The original decision is NOT OUT. The Bangladesh players are quite confident here. The UltraEdge later confirms that the ball brushes the gloves on its way to the keeper. The umpire has to overturn his decision here. 

Andy McBrine comes in at number 9.

Nasum Ahmed to Gareth Delany, out, OUT! GONE PLUMB IN FRONT! Fuller one around middle, Gareth Delany looks to flick but gets beaten and the ball has clipped his front pad. Loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tossed up outside off, George Dockrell pushes this to long off for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Fuller one around pads, George Dockrell pushes this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Fuller around middle, George Dockrell pushes this back to the bowler.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! That timing from George Dockrell is at its very best. Tossed up in middle, George Dockrell pushes this down the ground for a boundary towards the sight screen.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 1 run, Short and wide outside off, George Dockrell cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, wide, 1 run, Wide! Good length delivery but down leg, George Dockrell looks to flick but decides to leave this in the end. Wide signaled.

Mustafizur Rahman to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Back of a length outside off, Gareth Delany guides this to third man for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Gareth Delany, no run, On a length around middle, Gareth Delany pushes this back to the fielder at short cover.

Mustafizur Rahman to Gareth Delany, no run, On a length outside off, Gareth Delany blocks this out on the off side.

Mustafizur Rahman to Gareth Delany, no run, On a length outside off, Gareth Delany looks to cut but misses out and the keeper collects this.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 1 run, Fuller around middle, George Dockrell gets a leading edge that flies past the bowler for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Gareth Delany, no run, Fuller outside off, Gareth Delany looks to cut but gets beaten by the pace of this delivery.

Nasum Ahmed to Gareth Delany, no run, Tossed up on off, Gareth Delany defends this off the front foot.

Gareth Delany is the new man in.

Nasum Ahmed to Curtis Campher, out, OUT! GIVEN LBW! Fuller and in line of stumps, Curtis Campher looks to block but gets beaten as the ball has hit his pads. Loud appeal and the umpire gives this OUT. Curtis Campher has a word with his partner on the other end and asks for a review. The ball tracker shows that the ball was hitting the stumps and the decision stays. Ireland loses a review here.

Review! Curtis Campher takes a review for lbw. The on-field decision is out. The UltraEdge confirms no bat is involved. The Ball Tracking shows three reds and the original decision stands.

Nasum Ahmed to Curtis Campher, FOUR, FOUR! Short in length outside off, Curtis Campher cuts this past the fielder at point for a boundary.

Nasum Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run, Tossed up around off, Curtis Campher drives this to short cover.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tossed up outside off, George Dockrell pushes this to long off for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Curtis Campher, no run, On a length outside off, Curtis Campher looks to push at this but misses out.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 1 run, Back of a length around off, George Dockrell pushes this to long off for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Short and wide of off, George Dockrell has lofted this over the fielder at point for a couple.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, On a length around the waist, George Dockrell tucks this to short mid-wicket.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, Back of a length outside off, George Dockrell pushes this to short cover.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, 2 runs, Fuller around middle, George Dockrell flicks this to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Short in length around middle, George Dockrell cuts this to point for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Fuller one outside off, Curtis Campher drives this to long off for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Tossed up around off, George Dockrell pushes this in the gap on the off side for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Flighted outside off, George Dockrell pushes this to short cover for no run.

Nasum Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Tossed up outside off, George Dockrell defends this in front of him.

Nasum Ahmed to Curtis Campher, 3 runs, Fuller one on pads, Curtis Campher scoops this behind the keeper for 3 runs. The fielder does well to stop 1 run for his team.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, Back of a length angling away from stumps, George Dockrell shuts stop and let the keeper collect this without poking at this.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, On a length on top of off, George Dockrell pushes this to mid off for no run.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, Short-pitched delivery angling away, George Dockrell ducks away from this.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! That's a cracking stroke for four. Overpitched outside off, George Dockrell smashes this just past Tamim Iqbal at mid off for a boundary.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, Fuller one around pads, George Dockrell looks to flick but fails to connect and the ball deflects off his pads for no run.

Mustafizur Rahman to George Dockrell, no run, On a length around off, George Dockrell pushes this to short cover for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, 1 run, Taskin Ahmed angles in a full-length ball, on off. George Dockrell dabs it out to covers for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, FOUR, FOUR! George Dockrell breaks the shackles. It is a full-length ball, outside off. George Dockrell carves it through the gap at covers. The ball has enough legs to reach the fence here.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Good length, wide of off. It flies off the deck. George Dockrell throws the kitchen sink on it but fails to get any bat on ball. Four dots in a row.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Short ball, wide of off. George Dockrell leaves it alone.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Full, outside off. George Dockrell blocks it out to the off side.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Swing and a miss! Ahmed dishes a length ball, outside off. George Dockrell now tries to get into the action with a wild slash but only connects with thin air.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, FOUR, FOUR! A much-needed boundary. Ebadot Hossain fires it full, wide of off. Curtis Campher leans in and crunches it through the cover region for a cracking boundary.

Ebadot Hossain to George Dockrell, 1 run, Shorter, on off. George Dockrell hops and guides it past backward point for another single. 

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Ebadot Hossain goes for the yorker, but it comes out as a full toss, around middle. Curtis Campher helps it towards mid on and crosses.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Short ball, on off. Curtis Campher rides the bounce this time and pulls it through mid-wicket for two runs.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, no run, Shouts of catch! Lands safely though. It is a length ball, on off. It extracts some extra bounce. Curtis Campher is unable to heave it across the line. The ball takes the outside edge and lobs towards point. 

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, no run, A length ball, on off. Curtis Campher blocks it out watchfully.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Good length, on off, hurries on to the batter. George Dockrell opens the face late and guides it to backward point. A wicket-maiden for Taskin Ahmed this time. 

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, It is pitched up once again, on fourth stump. Andy Balbirnie drives it through the line towards mid off. Hits it nicely but only to meet the fielder.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Full length, on off. George Dockrell dabs it out to point.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, A sharp bumper, on off. George Dockrell ducks under this one.

Taskin Ahmed to George Dockrell, no run, Shorter, on off. George Dockrell blocks it out solidly.

George Dockrell walks in next.

Taskin Ahmed to Lorcan Tucker, out, OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Another man bites the dust. Taskin Ahmed gets his second in no time here. It is a length ball, angled in around off. Lorcan Tucker gets a thick outside edge on it. The ball flies towards first slip. It is travelling at a good height. Yasir Ali there at first slip, times his jump to perfection and takes a solid catch with both hands over his head. The required run rate is around 8 runs now.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, no run, Back of a length, that lands outside off and nips back in sharply. Curtis Campher hangs back and blocks it under his eyes. A probing over from Ebadot Hossain comes to an end.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Full length, on off. Lorcan Tucker pushes it out for another single.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Length ball, angled in on off. Curtis Campher pushes it gently towards point and gets to the other end.

Ebadot Hossain to Curtis Campher, no run, Is that dropped? No it isn't. It is a short ball, outside off. Curtis Campher cuts it late towards backward point. It meets Towhid Hridoy on a bounce. Although, the bounce is an awkward one and catches the finger of Hridoy. He seems to be in some pain here. The physio is out to have a look. The magic spray comes on and Hridoy is good to continue. 

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Shortish, around off. Lorcan Tucker dabs it to point and gets a single.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Short one, on off. Lorcan Tucker goes for the pull shot but it comes off the inner half. 

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run, JAFFA! Taskin Ahmed asking the right questions here. It is a length ball, in the channel, just shapes away a touch. Curtis Campher hangs his blade away from his body in an attempt to defend it away but instead gets beaten on the outside edge.

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run, Taskin Ahmed hurls in a length ball, on off, angling back in. Curtis Campher gets his blade down in time.

Taskin Ahmed to Curtis Campher, no run, Back of a length, in the channel. Curtis Campher is happy with just a sighter here. He lets it be.

Time for Drinks. Bangladesh is right on top at this point scalping 4 wickets with just 73 on board. The opening pair did show some fight but ever since the first wicket, the wickets have fallen in a cluster. Ireland needs a solid and big partnership if they want to win this game.

Taskin Ahmed to Andy Balbirnie, out, OUT! TIMBER! The crowd is on its feet here. Tamim Iqbal is bang on with his bowling change once again. Taskin Ahmed fires in an inswinging yorker, right on the money, on off. Andy Balbirnie stays back and tries to flick it away to the leg side but ends up playing all around it. The ball sneaks through and hits the middle of middle stump. Andy Balbirnie shakes his head and walks off the field here. Ireland are in a spot of bother here. 

Taskin Ahmed to Andy Balbirnie, no run, A length ball, around off. Andy Balbirnie dabs it out to point.

Taskin Ahmed to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Full length, on middle. Andy Balbirnie shuffles and tucks it towards mid on.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Fuller, angled into the pads. Lorcan Tucker flicks it through mid-wicket for two runs. Another successful over from Ebadot Hossain comes to an end.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, no run, BEATEN! It is a length ball, outside off, it shapes away a touch, at 144 clicks. Lorcan Tucker tries to play at it tentatively and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Length and on off. Lorcan Tucker defends it out solidly.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, It is a full-length ball, on off. Lorcan Tucker drives it towards extra covers. Tamim Iqbal there misfields. The batters are able to take a couple of runs here.

Ebadot Hossain to Lorcan Tucker, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Ebadot Hossain spills it down the leg side. Lorcan Tucker fails to tuck it away. Wide called.

Lorcan Tucker walks out next.

Ebadot Hossain to Harry Tector, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mushfiqur Rahim has his third catch of the game and a third wicket for Bangladesh as well. Ebadot Hossain has turned the game on its head. Ireland are on the back foot here. It is a full-length ball, on fifth stump. Harry Tector goes for an expansive drive but only manages to get a thick edge on it. Mushfiqur Rahim takes a sharp low catch this time. 

Ebadot Hossain to Harry Tector, no run, A sharp bumper in the channel. Harry Tector sways away from the line.

Shakib Al Hasan to Harry Tector, 1 run, Full and on leg. Harry Tector clips it to square leg and retains the strike with a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Harry Tector, no run, Floated and full, attacking the stumps. Harry Tector blocks it out watchfully.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, This is pushed through quicker, full and on leg. Andy Balbirnie slogs it towards deep square leg. It is aerial but only briefly. One taken.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, On off, defended back to the bowler.

Shakib Al Hasan to Harry Tector, 1 run, Shakib Al Hasan continues to attack the pads. Tector this time clips it into the leg side for another single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Fuller, around leg. Andy Balbirnie tucks it into mid-wicket for one.

Ebadot Hossain to Harry Tector, no run, Full, on off. Harry Tector blocks it to covers on his front foot.

Ebadot Hossain to Harry Tector, no run, Back of a length, on off. Harry Tector defends it out solidly.

Ebadot Hossain to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Overpitched, wide of off. Andy Balbirnie gets on his front foot and drives it to deep point. One taken.

Ebadot Hossain to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector gets off the mark instantly. Full and on off. Tector pushes it to cover for a single.

Harry Tector walks out next.

Ebadot Hossain to Paul Stirling, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ebadot Hossain now gets rid of the other opener. Mushfiqur Rahim is old? Well, then I am convinced that age is just a number because Rahim has taken a spectacular catch. Ebadot Hossain digs in a short ball, on middle, it hurries on to the batter. Paul Stirling shuffles inside the crease and tries to pull it away. Paul Stirling though is cramped for room here. He gloves it behind, to the left of the keeper. Rahim flies to his left and takes a stunning catch. 

Ebadot Hossain to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Ebadot Hossain pitches it up, outside off. Andy Balbirnie leans in and carves it through covers. They only get a single this time.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Darted on the pads, Andy Balbirnie clips it to the leg side and takes a single. He gets off the mark here. A wicket-taking over from Shakib Al Hasan comes to an end.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Full and straight, in line with the stumps. Andy Balbirnie blocks it solidly.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Around off, defended into covers.

Shakib Al Hasan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Full and on off. Andy Balbirnie helps it back to the bowler.

Andy Balbirnie walks out next.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, out, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shakib Al Hasan cannot be kept away from the action. He expressed himself with the bat earlier on and now, he does the trick with the ball as well and draws the first blood. It is tossed up, outside off. The ball though skids through a bit. Stephen Doheny tries to cut it away but only gets a feather on it. Mushfiqur Rahim makes no mistake behind the sticks. 

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, no run, Floated and full, on leg. Stephen Doheny tucks it towards mid on.

Ebadot Hossain to Paul Stirling, no run, No he cannot! Ebadot Hossain hurls in a length ball, on off. Paul Stirling presses forward and defends it with full face, quite unlike Paul Stirling, but a wise decision, becuase the damage has been already done.

Ebadot Hossain to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Ebadot Hossain fires it full, on leg. Stephen Doheny flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. 9 runs off the over already. Can Paul Stirling end it with a boundary?

Ebadot Hossain to Stephen Doheny, FOUR, FOUR! Some width on offer once again and Ebadot Hossain gets punished this time. It is a short ball, wide of off. Stephen Doheny throws his bat at it. The ball takes the top edge and flies down to the third man fence.

Ebadot Hossain to Stephen Doheny, no run, Good-length ball, in the channel. Stephen Doheny defends it out solidly off the back foot.

Ebadot Hossain to Stephen Doheny, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played. Ebadot Hossain dishes it full, outside off. Stephen Doheny gets it past backward point off the outside edge. The ball goes past the flying fielder and into the fence. Suddenly the runs are coming in thick and fast for Ireland.

Ebadot Hossain to Stephen Doheny, no run, A short ball, around off. Stephen Doheny stands tall and defends it watchfully.

Powerplay 1 comes to an end! Now, Bangladesh will be allowed to place 4 fielders outside the inner circle. Ireland have done well to pick things up at the fag end of Powerplay 1. They are 51/0. Now, Bangladesh make a change in bowling as Ebadot Hossain comes into the attack.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Tossed up on off, Stephen Doheny drives this to long off for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, FOUR, FOUR! Growin confidence on the sideline as the youngster is taking the attack to Shakib Al Hasan. Fuller around pads, Stephen Doheny sweeps this to fine leg for a boundary.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up on off, Stephen Doheny slog sweeps this over the short mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. The youngster is stepping on the paddle here.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, no run, Short in length around middle, Stephen Doheny pushes this back to the bowler.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, no run, Fuller around middle, Stephen Doheny pushes this to mid on for no run.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, SIX, SIX! Tossed up outside off, Stephen Doheny advances down te track and lofts this over cover for a maximum.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Fuller around middle, Paul Stirling pushes this to short cover.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, On a length around off, Stephen Doheny hops onto his backfoot and takes a single towards long off.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Flighted outside off, Stephen Doheny pushes this to the on side for no run.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Flighted around middle, Stephen Doheny advances down the track an slogs this to short mid-wicket.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Fuller on pads, Stephen Doheny looks to flick but misses out.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Short in length around middle, Paul Stirling tucks this to short mid-wicket and takes a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Tossed up towards leg, Paul Stirling flicks this to square leg for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Tossed up in middle, Stephen Doheny pushes this to mid-wicket for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Stephen Doheny, no run, Fuller one in middle, Stephen Doheny toe pokes this to mid on for no run.

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling edges this to square leg for a single.

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run, Fuller one around middle, Paul Stirling defends this off the front foot.

Shakib Al Hasan to Paul Stirling, no run, Arm delivery outside off, Paul Stirling looks to cut but fails to connect.

Change. So spin from both ends now. Shakib Al Hasan is being introduced into the attack here.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Fuller around middle, Paul Stirling defends this to the on side for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Quicker and in middle, Paul Stirling defends this off the front foot.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Floater going down leg, Paul Stirling looks to sweep but misses out.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, SIX, SIX! The biggest hit of the night comes from the bat of Paul Stirling. Tossed up on off, Paul Stirling slog sweeps this over the fence at deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Fuller around pads, Stephen Doheny tucks this to deep square leg for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Short in length outside off, Stephen Doheny cuts this to cover point.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, On a length around off, Stephen Doheny gets a leading edge in the region of cover-point for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Short-pitched delivery body bound, Stephen Doheny ducks down on this.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Fuller one on off, Stephen Doheny shuffles to his leg and pushes this to mid off for no run. Pressure telling off on the youngster.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Back of a length outside off, Stephen Doheny defends this off the back foot.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, On a length outside off, Paul Stirling stands tall and slices this to third man for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, On a length outside off, Paul Stirling looks to cut but gets beaten.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Tossed up ion middle, Paul Stirling tucks this to mid-wicket for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Quicker one around middle, Paul Stirling punches this solidly for no run to the fielder at cover.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Fuller one around middle, Stephen Doheny pushes this to the off side for a single.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Short in length on top of off, Stephen Doheny pushes this to cover for no run.

Nasum Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, Tossed up on off, Stephen Doheny defends this off the front foot.

Nasum Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Turn and bounce for Nasum Ahmed straight away as he lands this on a length outside off, Paul gets a leading edge and the fielder at point misfields this for a single.

Change. Time for some early spin. Nasum Ahmed comes into the attack now. He replaces Mustafizur Rahman.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 2 runs, On a length around off, Stephen Doheny times this ever so well as this races past the bowler in between the fielders at mid-on and mid-off for a couple of runs.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, On a length outside off, Paul Stirling guides this to third man for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 2 runs, Short-pitched delivery around middle, Paul Stirling pulls this behind shirt mid-wicket and takes a couple.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Fuller one around off, Paul Stirling shimmies down the track and flicks this to mid on for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, On a length angling in towards the batter, Paul Stirling defends this off the front foot.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, Short and wide of off, Stephen Doheny cuts this to third man for a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, no run, NOT OUT! On a length from around the wicket, pitched on middle and straightens a bit, Paul Stirling looks to block but gets beaten. The ball goes on to hit him near the box. Loud appeal by Bangladesh and the umpire raises his fingers. Paul Stirling asks for a review as he believes this is going over the stumps and the Ball Tracking shows exactly the same. The umpire is asked to overturn his decision.

Review! Paul Stirling takes a review for lbw. The on-field decision is OUT. The UltraEdge shows no spike as the ball passes the bat. The Ball Tracking confirms that the ball is missing the wickets.The umpire has to overturn his original decision. The big screen shows NOT OUT. Paul Stirling survives.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, no run, On a length outside off, Paul Stirling pushes this of the back foot towards short cover.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, FOUR, FOUR! Delightfully drives for a boundary. Fuller one outside off, Paul Stirling drives this through cover-point for a boundary. Classical strokeplay from Paul.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, On a length around pads, Stephen Doheny pushes this to short mid-wicket for a single. A misfield allows this single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, no run, Length ball, on off, blocked out.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Good length, angling down leg. Stephen Doheny tries to pull it away but misses. Wide called.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, wide, 1 run, Wide! Inswinging delivery but going down leg, Stephen Doheny looks to glance but misses out.

Hold on! There is a dog running on the ground. Well, he is off the field in a jiffy. The play resumes.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, no run, Fuller one around middle, Stephen Doheny tucks this to mid-wicket.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, On a length around middle, Paul Stirling defends this off the front foot.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, Fuller one outside off, Paul Stirling pushes this back to the bowler for no run.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, 1 run, On a length around middle, Stephen Doheny pushes this to the on side for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Stephen Doheny, no run, On a length outside off, Stephen Doheny punches this to short cover.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, 1 run, Fuller one on pads, Paul Stirling pushes this to mid on for a single.

Taskin Ahmed to Paul Stirling, no run, That's a beauty. On a length angling down and straightening after pitching on off, Paul Stirling gets beaten as the ball hits his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire turns this down.

It will be Taskin Ahmed to start with the second new ball from the opposite end.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, no run, Good length delivery on leg, Stephen Doheny pushes this to square leg for nothing.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, 1 run, On a length around his pads, Paul Stirling flicks this to square leg and gets a single.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, no run, Fuller and on pads, Paul Stirling pushes this to mid on for no run.

Mustafizur Rahman to Paul Stirling, no run, Back of a length on top of off, Paul Stirling defends this back towards the bowler.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, wide, 2 runs, 2 Wides! Fuller going down leg, Stephen Doheny looks to flick but misses out and they run a single too. Wide plus one.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, no run, Good length delivery shaping in just a bit on off, Stephen Doheny tucks this to short mid-wicket.

Mustafizur Rahman to Stephen Doheny, no run, On a length right on off, Stephen Doheny defends this off the front foot.