Bangladesh Defeat Ireland by 8 Wickets in 3rd T20I Decider; Tanzid Hasan Stars with Bat and Record-Equaling Five Catches

Match Summary

Result: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets, clinching the three-match series 2-1.

Player of the Match: Tanzid Hasan (Bangladesh)

Player of the Series: Mahedi Hasan (Bangladesh)

Venue: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram

Bangladesh Spinners and Pacers Restrict Ireland

In the series decider, Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to bat first. Although Stirling himself provided a quick start with 38 runs off 27 balls, the rest of the Irish batting lineup struggled to cope with the disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack, particularly the spinners.

Ireland were bundled out for a meager total of 117 runs in the final over of their innings. The hosts were led by outstanding spells from pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman (3/11) and spinner Rishad Hossain (3/21), who suffocated the middle order.

A rare highlight for the day was Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan, who equaled the T20I record for the most catches in an innings by taking five outfield catches.

Tanzid Hasan Guides Comfortable Chase

Chasing a small target of 118, Bangladesh made the chase look effortless. Despite losing an early wicket, Tanzid Hasan carried his superb fielding form into his batting, scoring a decisive 55 off 36 balls*. He was well-supported by Parvez Hossain Emon (33 off 26 balls), and the duo ensured the hosts reached the target comfortably in just 13.4 overs.

The convincing eight-wicket win sealed the series for Bangladesh, concluding their final T20I series before the upcoming T20 World Cup.