Ireland posted a competitive total of 181/4 in 20 overs, powered by Harry Tector’s unbeaten 69 off 45 balls and timely contributions from Tim Tector (32) and Curtis Campher (24).
Chasing 182, Bangladesh stumbled early, losing three wickets for just 5 runs inside the first three overs. Although Towhid Hridoy anchored the innings with a 50-ball 83, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, the rest of the batting lineup failed to support him.
Only Jaker Ali (20 off 16) and Shoriful Islam (12 off 13) offered some resistance as Bangladesh finished 142/9, falling short by 39 runs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to contain Ireland, with Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain taking a wicket each but conceding runs at over 10 per over in a high-scoring game.
In response, Ireland’s Matthew Humphreys was the standout with 4 wickets for just 13 runs, while Barry McCarthy and Mark Adair supported effectively with key breakthroughs.
Ireland now take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, and Bangladesh will look to regroup in the second T20I to level the series.