The stage is set for a thrilling finale as Bangladesh and Ireland lock horns in the third and deciding T20 International on Saturday. With the three-match series tantalizingly poised at 1-1, both teams will give their all to clinch the trophy in Chattogram.
Series Decider: All to Play For
The series has been a rollercoaster so far. Ireland, the spirited underdogs, stunned the hosts by winning the opening match. However, Bangladesh, known as the Bangla Tigers, bounced back strongly to win the second T20I, setting up a perfect winner-takes-all contest. The home side will be eager to avoid an upset on their own turf, while a series victory for Ireland would provide a massive confidence boost ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
In the crucial second match, Bangladesh's bowlers laid the foundation for victory. Mahedi Hasan was the standout performer, claiming three important wickets to restrict Ireland to a total of 170 for 6. The chase was anchored by a fluent half-century from wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das, who scored 57 runs to guide his team to a narrow win with four wickets in hand.
Match Details and Live Streaming Information
The third and final T20I between Bangladesh and Ireland will be played on Saturday, December 2. The battle will unfold at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
The action begins with the toss scheduled for 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The first ball will be bowled at 1:30 PM IST.
For fans in India wondering how to catch the live action, note that the match will not be broadcast on any television channel. The exclusive digital streaming rights for the series in India are held by FanCode. You can watch the live stream of the BAN vs IRE 3rd T20I on the FanCode app and website.
Squads for the Final Clash
Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling (Captain), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (Wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little, Benjamin Calitz, Jordan Neill, Benjamin White, Craig Young.
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nurul Hasan.
With pride and series silverware on the line, expect a fiercely contested match as both teams look to end the tour on a high note.
