Bangladesh showcases all round brilliance to secure convincing triumph.
1. Introduction
Bangladesh secured victory in the T20I series against Ireland match with a dominant performance in Chattogram, led by Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh Dominates In T20I Series Against Ireland
2. Litton Das and Rony Talukdar's partnership
Litton Das and Rony Talukdar set the tone for the hosts, smashing a 124-run partnership in just 9.2 overs.
Litton hit 83 off 41 balls, breaking the record for the fastest Bangladeshi to reach a T20I fifty, while Rony scored 44 off 23 balls.
3. Shakib Al Hasan's contribution
Shakib's quickfire 38 helped push the total close to 200 before his five-wicket haul took him past Tim Southee to become the highest T20I wicket-taker.
4. Bangladesh's dominant performance
Bangladesh won the series 2-0, claiming their second-biggest T20I win.
Although the Bangladesh match started after a delay due to rain, Bangladesh's openers were undeterred, hitting 13 fours and five sixes.
Bangladesh reached 50 in just 3.3 overs, with Litton reaching his half-century off just 20 balls, breaking a previous record held by Mohammad Ashraful.
Bangladesh hit their fastest T20I hundred and their second century opening stand.
Litton's three sixes came over point, long-off and square-leg, while seven of his ten fours came behind square.
5. Ireland's struggle to chase
Ireland's chase got off to a bad start as they lost Paul Stirling on the first ball of their innings.
Shakib then took over with his arm-ball and claimed five wickets in his spell, overtaking Tim Southee's record for the highest T20I wicket-taker with 99 wickets.
6. Bangladesh's win and its significance
His performance helped Bangladesh restrict Ireland to 123-9, giving them their second-biggest T20I win.
Bangladesh's fielding and bowling were particularly impressive, while Ireland struggled to string together good overs.
Bangladesh's win in the T20I series is a positive sign for the team after a mixed run of form.
7. Conclusion
The match will be remembered for Litton's record-breaking innings and Shakib's impressive five-for.
Cricinfo Bangladesh provided a comprehensive match report of the events leading to Bangladesh's convincing win over Ireland.
