Bangladesh Women lose series after heavy defeat to Ireland in second T20I
Bangladesh women team during second T20I, BCB
Chasing a target of 135, Bangladesh’s batting collapsed, managing only 87 runs in 17.1 overs. Ireland’s Orla Prendergast led the bowling attack with figures of 3-13, while Arlene Kelly and Laura Delany chipped in with two wickets each.
Only three Bangladeshi batters reached double digits — Sharmin Akhter (38 off 43), Shorna Akter (20 off 21), and Dilara Akter (10 off 10) — as the team struggled throughout the chase.
Bangladesh's innings faltered early, losing four wickets for just 22 runs by the sixth over. A 48-run fifth-wicket partnership between Sharmin and Shorna provided some hope, but Delany’s breakthrough in the 13th over dismissed Shorna, triggering a collapse. The final five wickets fell for just 17 runs, with Sharmin departing as the eighth batter in the 17th over.
Earlier, Ireland posted 134-5 after opting to bat, with Laura Delany (35 off 25) and Orla Prendergast (32 off 25) leading the charge.
Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking 2-20 in her four overs, while Jahanara Alam, Jannatul Ferdous, and Fahima Khatun claimed one wicket each.
Ireland’s victory secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, following their 12-run win in the opening match. The final game of the series will also take place at Sylhet on Monday.