Bangladesh defeated Ireland by four wickets in a tense final-over finish during the second T20I at the Bir Shreshto Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Mirpur. This victory allowed Bangladesh to level the series 1-1.
After winning the toss, Ireland chose to bat first but struggled against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. The visitors posted a modest total of 141 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Bangladesh’s chase began steadily, though Ireland’s bowlers managed to apply pressure in the middle overs. However, a composed performance from the lower-middle order helped Bangladesh chase down the target in the final over with four wickets remaining.
Bangladesh captain praised his team’s resilience and focus after a tough first match defeat, saying the side “showed strong character to bounce back under pressure.”
Ireland’s skipper expressed disappointment but looked ahead optimistically, noting that “execution in key moments made the difference today.”
The three-match T20I series now stands level at 1-1, setting the stage for a decisive finale.
Bangladesh leveled the T20I series after a gripping last-over victory, backed by collective bowling strength and calm batting under pressure.