Key Highlights
- Ireland Men’s T20 International squad has arrived in Chattogram for a three-match series against Bangladesh.
- The series follows the recent two-Test series won by Bangladesh 2-0 but drew plaudits from Irish players.
- Leg-spinner Ben White, speaking ahead of the series, highlighted preparations and expectations.
- Ireland’s squad includes notable names such as Paul Stirling (captain) and Ben White.
T20 International Series: Ireland vs Bangladesh
The cricketing spotlight turns to Chattogram in Bangladesh for a highly anticipated three-match T20I series between Ireland Men’s team and the home side, beginning tomorrow. This eagerly awaited contest follows the conclusion of a two-Test series that Bangladesh triumphed over Ireland 2-0 last Sunday. However, despite the defeat, Irish players were lauded for their spirited performances in conditions unfamiliar to them.
Preparations and Expectations
Leg-spinner Ben White, who was part of Ireland’s squad during a previous tour in 2023, shared his insights ahead of the series. “Preparations are going well – I have to say, I’m really excited to get underway on Thursday,” he expressed with enthusiasm. Highlighting the challenging yet enjoyable conditions from his previous visits, White explained that he aimed to incorporate some of the learnings into his game for this series.
According to White, “Bangladesh is great place to play as a spinner – you’re constantly testing yourself against batters who are exceptionally good players of spin. The conditions are usually quite spin-friendly, which is always a massive help.” He added that he was looking forward to showing his skills on the pitch after a thorough preparation block.
The Ireland Men’s Squad
Leading the charge for Ireland will be Paul Stirling, who takes up the captaincy role. The squad also includes seasoned players like Mark Adair and emerging talents such as Ben Calitz and George Dockrell. Here is the full list of players:
- Paul Stirling (captain) (Northern Knights)
- Mark Adair (Lisburn / Northern Knights)
- Ben Calitz (Lisburn / Northern Knights)
- Curtis Campher (Clontarf / Munster Reds)
- Gareth Delany (Leinster / Munster Reds)
- George Dockrell (Phoenix / Leinster Lightning)
- Matthew Humphreys (Lisburn / Northern Knights)
- Josh Little (Pembroke / Leinster Lightning)
- Barry McCarthy (Pembroke / Leinster Lightning)
- Jordan Neill (CSNI / Northern Knights)
- Harry Tector (Pembroke /Leinster Lightning)
- Tim Tector (Pembroke / Leinster Lightning)
- Lorcan Tucker (Pembroke / Leinster Lightning)
- Ben White (Phoenix / Munster Reds)
- Craig Young (North Down / North West Warriors)
T20I Series Schedule and How to Watch
The fixtures for the series are as follows:
- 27 November: Bangladesh Men v Ireland Men – 1st T20I (Chattogram; 6pm start)
- 29 November: Bangladesh Men v Ireland Men – 2nd T20I (Chattogram; 6pm start)
- 2 December: Bangladesh Men v Ireland Men – 3rd T20I (Chattogram; 2pm start)
To catch the action, fans can watch the livestream via this link. Cricket enthusiasts can also follow the scores and get regular updates from Cricket Ireland’s official website.
As the series begins midday on Thursday (Irish time), cricket fans are encouraged to tune in for what promises to be an exciting display of T20 cricket. The series, which includes three matches at Chattogram, will see both teams test each other’s mettle under challenging conditions.
