Ireland women clinched a thrilling four-wicket victory over Bangladesh women in the third T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, completing a 3-0 series sweep. A calm and composed knock from Laura Delany proved pivotal as the visitors chased down the target of 124 with just one ball to spare.
Bangladesh struggles to capitalize despite promising start
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh managed to post a modest 123/7 in their 20 overs. Sobhana Mostary anchored the innings with a well-compiled 45 off 43 balls, laced with six boundaries. Sharmin Akhter provided valuable support, contributing 34 off 33 deliveries. However, the middle and lower order faltered against disciplined Irish bowling.
Orla Prendergast was the standout bowler for Ireland, delivering a sensational spell of 4/22 in her four overs. Aimee Maguire also impressed, picking up two wickets for 25 runs. Their efforts ensured Bangladesh fell short of a competitive total despite a promising start.
Laura Delany takes Ireland over the finish line
Ireland’s chase began with steady contributions from the top order. Amy Hunter (28 off 24) and Gaby Lewis (21 off 24) laid the foundation, while skipper Delany anchored the innings with a crucial 36 not out off 31 balls. Despite losing quick wickets in the middle overs, Rebecca Stokell’s 19 off 22 provided stability to the chase.
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Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the contest alive, with Rabeya Khan leading the charge by claiming 2/17 in her four overs. Nahida Akter and Jannatul Ferdus chipped in with a wicket each, but their efforts weren’t enough to deny Ireland victory.
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Series dominance by Ireland
Ireland’s victory in the third T20I marked the culmination of a dominant series performance. They earlier secured victories in the first match by 12 runs and the second by 47 runs, demonstrating their superiority across all departments.
For Bangladesh, the series exposed a lack of depth in their batting lineup and inconsistent performances with the ball. Ireland, on the other hand, showcased a well-rounded team effort, with key contributions from both batters and bowlers throughout the series.
The win serves as a significant morale boost for Ireland Women, who will look to build on this momentum in future assignments.
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