Dhaka: Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium Bangladesh have chosen to bowl first in the pivotal second T20 International against Ireland, as they strive to avoid a series defeat. Ireland captain Paul Stirling won the toss and elected to bat, setting the stage for a crucial encounter at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ireland lead the three-match series 1-0 after a decisive 39-run victory in the first match. They are eyeing their first-ever T20 series win over Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the hosts are determined to level the series and force a decider.
In a bid to strengthen their side, Bangladesh made three changes to their lineup, bringing in Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mohammad Saifuddin, and Mahedi Hasan, replacing Jaker Ali Anik, Shoriful Islam, and Rishad Hossain. On the other hand, Ireland made a single change with Ben Calitz replacing Curtis Campher.
The Bangladesh playing XI includes Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Liton Das (w/c), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mohammad Saifuddin. Ireland's squad features Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (w), Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, and Joshua Little.