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DHAKA, Dec 1, 2025 (BSS)- In a bid to clinch the T20 International series and 
cap off the year on a high note, Bangladesh will face Ireland in the third 
and final T20I tomorrow (Tuesday) at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant 
Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.

The match is scheduled to start at 2pm, and T-sports will broadcast it live.

The series is currently tied 1-1, with Bangladesh bouncing back to win the 
second game by four wickets after Ireland secured a 39-run victory in the 
opening match. 

For Bangladesh, this match is their final international outing of the year, 
and a win is essential to end 2025 on a positive note.

However, Bangladesh's performance thus far has raised doubts about their 
ability to seal the series against Ireland. After being swept in the two-
match Test series, Ireland has impressed in the T20 format, surprising many 
with their strong performances.

They came close to winning the second T20I as well, with Bangladesh only 
securing the win thanks to a match-winning cameo from Saifuddin.

For much of the chase, Bangladesh appeared in control, but Ireland fought 
back hard, creating genuine chances to clinch the series.

Saifuddin's quick fire 17 not out off 7 balls eventually won Bangladesh the 
game, making the third match a decider.
 
In response to their batting struggles, Bangladesh has added Shamim Patwari 
to the squad, hoping to strengthen their lineup. The decision comes after 
their relatively mediocre performances in the first two matches.

As per the stat, Bangladesh has the upper hand, having won six of the 10 T20I 
encounters between the two teams, while Ireland has won three, with one match 
ending in no result.

A victory tomorrow would give Ireland their first-ever series win against 
Bangladesh in any format of the game.

Bangladesh: Liton Das (Captain), Saif Hassan (Vice Captain), Tanzid Hasan 
Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Nurul Hasan Sohan, 
Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur 
Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Saifuddin and Shamim Patwari
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis 
Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, 
Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White and Craig 
Young.