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Litton’s Leadership Ensures Bangladesh Forces Series Decider
The T20 International series between Bangladesh and Ireland is now tied 1-1 after the hosts secured a tense four-wicket victory in the second match at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The nail-biting win, achieved with two balls to spare, sets up a dramatic final match.
Ireland Innings: Tector’s Power Propels Visitors
Ireland, who won the toss and elected to bat, posted a respectable total of 170 for 6.
- Stirling’s Start: Captain Paul Stirling provided a blistering start (29 off 14 balls) before his dismissal. The innings was then anchored by the Tector brothers: Tim Tector scored a fluent 38 off 25 balls, and Harry Tector added 31 runs.
- Tucker’s Stability: Lorcan Tucker provided crucial late stability, scoring 41 off 32 deliveries to ensure Ireland posted a competitive target.
- Mahedi’s Fightback: Bangladesh was pulled back into the contest by the excellent off-spin of Mahedi Hasan, who claimed a decisive 3 wickets for 25 runs, including the wickets of the Tector brothers, dragging Ireland’s momentum down significantly.
Bangladesh Chase: Captain’s Knock Secures Win
Chasing 171, Bangladesh endured a late collapse but managed to hold their nerve to complete the chase in the final over.
- Emon’s Attack: Opener Parvez Hossain Emon launched a quick counter-attack, scoring a vital 43 off 28 balls and adding a 60-run partnership with the captain.
- Litton’s Anchor: Litton Das led from the front, compiling a match-winning 57 runs off 37 balls. He brought up his half-century in style with a huge six, steering the hosts past 130 runs.
- The Tense Finish: Litton’s dismissal, however, triggered a dramatic late wobble as Bangladesh lost four wickets for only 19 runs. The pressure was released by Mohammad Saifuddin, whose quick 17 runs off 7 balls (including a huge six) was decisive, with Mahedi Hasan hitting the final boundary to seal the four-wicket victory.
Player of the Match: Litton Das, for his superb, composed half-century. The series is now level 1-1, heading to the final match.
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