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When it comes to perfect performances, we can look at Bangladesh’s effort in the second T20I. The Tigers were outstanding with bat and ball, displaying the kind of fearlessness and skill that has eluded them in this format over the years.

Litton Das is in rare form with the bat and gloves. Rony Talukdar has been a breath of fresh air. Shakib Al Hasan is at his all-round best. And, the pace bowlers are bowling beautifully. For Bangladesh fans, they will be hoping this continues not only today, but right up until next year’s T20 World Cup.

For Ireland, where do they go to from here? They have rarely had any good moments on this whole tour, beaten comprehensively in both the ODIs and T20Is so far. Today, how quickly they can break the dangerous Bangladesh opening stand and counter the Tigers’ spinners will be key.

Match Details

• Location: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
• Time: 2:00pm (local), 1:30pm (IST).
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BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Bangladesh’s final batting order will depend on the start the in-form openers can provide. Also, the Tigers may give an opportunity to the likes of Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh: 1. Litton Das (wk), 2. Rony Talukdar, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Towhid Hridoy, 5. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 6. Shamim Hossain, 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nasum Ahmed/Rishad Hossain, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Mustafizur Rahman/Shoriful Islam, 11. Hasan Mahmud

It remains to be seen if Ireland stick with the same XI that has been struggling. Curtis Campher may bat higher up the order.

Ireland: 1. Paul Stirling (c), 2. Ross Adair, 3. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 4. Harry Tector, 5. Gareth Delany, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Curtis Campher, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Fionn Hand/Craig Young, 10. Barry McCarthy/Graham Hume, 11. Ben White

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

• Litton Das has belted scores of 26, 70, 50*, 47 and 83 in Ireland’s tour of Bangladesh. In 2023, Das has hit 603 runs in 18 T20s at an average of 35.47 and strike rate of 139.26.
• Rony Talukdar has been a wonderful addition to this Bangladesh team. He has now struck scores of 21, 9, 24, 47 and 44 in five T20Is after a strong BPL campaign (425 runs, avg. 35.41, SR 129.17).
• Shakib Al Hasan is coming off one of the great all-round displays. He scored 38* (17) and took 5/22 in the second T20I.
• Shakib loves playing at Chattogram. In 29 T20s, he has struck 804 runs at an average of 38.28 and strike rate of 149.72. He also has 35 wickets.
• Taskin Ahmed has taken seven wickets in two matches in this series. His yorkers have been as searing as Bangladesh’s displays. Overall at Chattogram, he has taken 33 wickets in 23 matches – the second most scalps on this ground after Shakib.

Ireland:

• The Irish need a Paul Stirling special. He is averaging just 19.5 in 12 T20s this year, and has 64 runs in five T20I innings against Bangladesh.
• Time for Ireland to bat Curtis Campher higher up the order? The all-rounder is coming off an excellent 50 off 30 balls in the second T20I.
• With the surface expected to take turn, watch out for Ben White. The legspinner was the pick of the Irish bowlers earlier this week, with 2/28 in four overs in a total of 202/3.
• Lorcan Tucker struck 492 runs in T20Is in 2022 at an average of 23.4 and strike rate of 119.7. These may not seem groundbreaking numbers, but Ireland need a platform and he can provide it.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 7, Bangladesh 5, Ireland 1, N/R 1.
• Bangladesh have won the last five completed T20Is against Ireland, dating back to 2012.
• Najmul Hossain Shanto is Bangladeh’s third-highest run-scorer in T20Is this year (160) at an average of 80.00 and strike rate of 125.98.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report and Weather

The Tigers have dominated, making two 200+ scores in this series. Then, the spinners have found turn, with the seamers also hitting the right lengths and finding some movement with the new ball. Expect a similar surface that can slow down further as the match progresses.

This match could also be affected by rain, with afternoon thunderstorms forecast.

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 31 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

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Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Litton Das
• Batters: Rony Talukdar
• All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan
• Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed

BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction – who will win?

Weather permitting, Bangladesh should emerge victorious once again.