Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup
Ireland's stand-in-captain Lorcan Tucker scored a superb unbeaten 94 as they hammered Oman by 96 runs to register their first Group B win at the T20 World Cup.
Ireland's stand-in-captain Lorcan Tucker scored a superb unbeaten 94 as they hammered Oman by 96 runs to register their first Group B win at the T20 World Cup.
Cricket Ireland (CI) has categorically stated that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will not shift Ireland’s T20 World Cup matches out of Sri Lanka, dismissing speculation surrounding a possible group swap with Bangladesh, according to Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Ireland by eight wickets in the third and final T20I in Chattogram, sealing the series 2–1 in their last international outing before the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait is placing strong emphasis on the team’s final international match before the T20 World Cup, saying it is crucial to approach the game with intent and a winning mindset, regardless of the opponent.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has included Shamim Hossain in the squad for the third and final T20 International of the series. The decisive match will be played on Tuesday in Chattogram.
Bangladesh held their nerve in a tense chase to defeat Ireland by four wickets in the second T20I in Chattogram, levelling the three-match series 1–1 on Saturday night.
Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy played a brilliant 83-run innings, but it was not enough as Ireland defeated Bangladesh by 39 runs in the opening T20I of their tour at Chattogram.
A day before Bangladesh begin their T20 series against Ireland in Chattogram, captain Litton Das has sparked major discussion by openly criticizing the team selection process, claiming he was kept completely out of the decision-making loop.
Bangladesh have announced their T20I squad for the upcoming series against Ireland, but the selection is only for the first two matches of the three-match series.
Bangladesh celebrated a memorable victory on the fifth day in Mirpur as Mushfiqur Rahim marked his 100th Test with a stellar performance.
Bangladesh needed just a final push on the fifth morning in Mirpur to finish the job, but Ireland refused to fold easily. Despite starting the day six wickets down and facing an inevitable defeat, the visitors showed unexpected grit on a wearing pitch.
Bangladesh moved within touching distance of victory in the second Test after a dominant fourth day in Mirpur, where their spinners once again dictated terms and pushed Ireland to the brink of defeat.