Bangladesh finished a great series against Ireland. The tigers touched new heights in the first two matches as the team scored the highest total. Bangladesh wanted to demonstrate their power and expertise through its performance in the field by playing an aggressive style of cricket. And the plan worked well as the tigers won the three-match series by 2-0 against the young Ireland team. 2023 BAN vs IRE ODI Series Analysis In the Bangladesh vs Ireland series, Bangladesh won the three-match ODI series by 2-0. The first match was won by Bangladesh with a huge margin of 183 runs. The second match was washed away by rain, and Bangladesh got a 10 wicket victory in the last match. Considering the performance in three matches, Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto have been very consistent. And as a new batter, Towhid Hridoy’s performance was also eye-catching. In addition to that, Shakib’s 93 for 89 in the first match was also remarkable. For the bowling part, Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossian’s performance played a crucial role in winning the first and third matches. Overall, all the Bangladeshi players gave their best on the field. From Ireland, George Dockrell played a brilliant inning of 45 runs off 47 balls, including six fours in the first match. But the rest of the Irish batting lineup failed to perform in both games they batted. If we look at Ireland’s bowling in all three matches, Graham Hume was the only bowler that stopped Bangladeshi batters. Although Hume’s economy rate was quite high, he took 7 wickets in total. Read More: Shakib launches cancer foundation to support underprivileged patients Records and Achievement for Bangladesh We have seen aggressive cricket from both Bangladeshi batters and blowers. And In the eyes of captain Tamim, Bangladesh just completed the perfect series. Let's take a look at the accomplishments of this remarkable series. Biggest Win by Runs Bangladesh achieved a record-breaking victory in their first match, winning by an incredible 183 runs - the largest margin of victory in the nation's ODI history. After winning the toss, Ireland sent Bangladesh to batting, and the Tigers scored 338 runs. In response, the Bangladeshi bowlers stopped them to 155 runs. Shakib’s 7000 Runs Milestone After Tamim Iqbal, Shakib became the second Bangladeshi cricketer to cross 7,000 runs milestone in ODIs. Shakib achieved a remarkable feat with his 93-run score. He entered the field with 24 runs away from 7000 runs, and Shakib achieved the landmark easily. Mushfiqur Rahim’s 7000 Runs Mushfiqur Rahim scored a century in the second ODI, and he also crossed 7000 runs in ODI cricket. Mushfiqur has become the third batsman from Bangladesh to achieve 7000 runs landmark after Tamim and Shakib. He needed 55 runs to reach the milestone but achieved it with the century, and now Mushfiques total ODI runs are 7045. Read More: Analysis of Bangladesh T20 Squad Against Ireland Mushfiqur Rahim set another record in this match. He took five catches as the wicketkeeper in the first match. He has taken the most catches as a wicketkeeper in ODIs for Bangladesh. However, Khaled Masud Pilot had five dismissals with three catches and two stumpings against Kenya in 2006. Mushfiq’s Fastest Century In 2009, during a match in Bulawayo, Shakib achieved an impressive accomplishment by scoring a century in only 63 balls against Zimbabwe. Mushfiqur topped Shakib's 14-year record as he hit a century off just 60 balls in the second ODI. He achieved his ninth century in the last ball of the innings, scoring 14 fours and 2 sixes for a total of 100 runs.

After winning the ODI series against Ireland, Bangladesh is now hoping to repeat its performance against Ireland. Bangladesh will play three-match T20 series against Ireland on March 27, 29, and 31. All these matches will be played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Previously Bangladesh whitewashed the World Champion England in a T20 series ten days ago. And the team has enough confidence to whitewash Ireland too. Let's take a look at the Bangladesh T20 Squad against Ireland in the upcoming 2023 BAN vs IRE T20 Series. Bangladesh T20 Squad Against Ireland Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali. Changes in Bangladesh Team for BAN vs IRE T20 Series 2023 The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a team of fourteen members to compete in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting on March 27th. Two new players, Rishad Hossain, and Jaker Ali Anik, have been included in the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. Leg spinner Rishad has been a part of the senior setup for a few years now but has yet to be given a proper chance - even in the domestic tournaments. The last time he played in a domestic tournament was two years ago in the Dhaka Premier League T20s. Read More: Bangladesh vs Ireland: Tigers earn first 10-wicket ODI win to seal series  Unfortunately, Rishad has only bowled 5.1 overs in the current first-class competition. This makes his inclusion in the team the most interesting call. Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach, likely wanted to observe his performance at the international level. The such experiment is not new for Hathurusingha. During his first period as the coach for the Bangladesh team in 2014, he chose leg spinner Jubair Hossain too. On the other hand, Jaker has been a standout performer in the Bangladesh Cricket League, notching up three consecutive centuries and finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 492 runs in six innings. He was also a key contributor to Comilla Victorians' BPL championship victory this season. However, the regular T20 players Afif Hossain and Nurul Hasan were left out of the squad. Afif, along with Shoriful Islam, was also excluded from the ODI squad for the last game. The exclusion of Afif is a major disappointment for the young, energetic batter. His 61 consecutive appearances in T20I had come to a halt when he was excluded from the third T20I match against England. Until recently, Afif was guaranteed to be chosen for both the white-ball formats, but he currently finds himself on the sidelines. But Shoriful was released from the ODI roster to participate in the Dhaka Premier League but is included in the T20 team against Ireland. Additionally, Tanvir Islam and Rezaur Rahman, who were in the squad that played against England, were not included against Ireland. Read More: Hasan Records Maiden Five-wicket Haul as Ireland Tumble for 101  Bangladesh Squad Analysis Apart from the changes mentioned above, the squad remains similar to the squad that whitewashed Bangladesh. So, it can be assumed that Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Shakib Al Hasan will be Bangladesh’s trump card as they have shown their class against England. Najmul Hossain Shanto Najmul Hossain Shanto's stellar performance in Bangladesh vs England T20 series was remarkable, amassing a total of 144 runs and an impact of 153.2 over three matches. He displayed his remarkable proficiency at the highest level of cricket, with an average impact per match of 51, ultimately leading to Bangladesh's victory. His BPL experience was evident, as he put in an exceptional effort across all three matches, making an invaluable contribution to the team's success. In addition to that, he scored 98 runs in the ongoing ODI series against the Irish. Mehidy Hasan Miraz Miraz is also in good form. Mehidy Hasan Miraz put on an impressive show during Bangladesh's T20 series against England, offering a well-rounded performance in both batting and bowling. Across two matches, his total impact was a formidable 104.4, averaging out to an impressive 52.2 per match. Read More: Bangladesh vs Ireland: Tigers call up two uncapped players to T20 squad His most noteworthy performance came in the second T20, where he took four crucial wickets for just 12 runs, helping his team to secure a victory. Demonstrating his versatility, Miraz made a valuable contribution through both bowling and batting, earning him praise for his efforts. Shakib Al Hasan And finally, the captain Shakib Al Hasan is the man behind the whitewash against England. His game plan and tactics are noteworthy for Bangladesh. Often, analysts speak of Shakib Al Hasan's acuity in cricket, and he displayed both good judgment and composure in Bangladesh vs England series. He demonstrated amazing skill when it came to managing his bowlers. So, it is expected that we will see his brilliant captaincy against the Irish too. Under Hathurusingha, it seems the Bangladesh team has got a boost. And the coach’s strategy appears to outrank the team’s weakness. Final Words Bangladesh has taken one year plan to develop the T20 team targeting the World Cup in 2024. That’s why the management and the coach want to look at new cricketers to move forward with the plan. Apart from that, the dropped cricketers will also be under their watch. So, this Bangladesh’s T20 squad against Ireland will bring some new experience for the management. Read More: Mushfiq’s Record-Breaking Fastest ODI Century

The Bangladesh team scored a huge record-breaking run in the first two matches of the three-match ODI series against Ireland. Bangladesh broke their own record of the highest runs in the past by scoring 338 runs in the first match. In the next match, Tamim Iqbal's team surpassed the record of the previous match by scoring 349 runs. However, the second match of the 2023 BAN vs IRE ODI Series was washed away by rain, and it was a no result. Now Bangladesh will start the last match on March 23 with an aim to win the series, while Ireland will try to level the series by winning it. Bangladesh vs Ireland ODI Series Overview 2023 Ireland could not even fight against the power of Bangladeshi batsmen-bowlers in the first game. Tamim Iqbal's team won the biggest victory in their ODI history by playing a 'perfect' match. Tamim Iqbal's team defeated Ireland by a huge margin of 183 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. It is Bangladesh's biggest win in terms of runs in 407 ODIs played in 37 years. The previous biggest win by runs was against Zimbabwe. In 2020, Bangladesh, led by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, beat Zimbabwe by 169 runs on March 1 at this ground in Sylhet. Bangladesh lost the toss and chose to bat first in the first match. Although the start was not good, Shakib and the man of the match, Hridoy, played a great inning with an excellent partnership for the fourth wicket. Later, Mushfiqur Rahim stormed with the bat. Bangladesh scored 338 runs for 8 wickets with the bat of these three, which was the highest collection in their ODI history. In response, Ireland's innings ended with 155 runs in 30.5 overs in the face of the bowling of Ebadot, Nasum, and Taskin. Read More: Mushfiq’s Record-Breaking Fastest ODI Century Two openers, Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das, started cautiously after losing the toss in the second match. From the start, Bangladesh indicated a big collection. Tamim Iqbal returned to the pavilion from being run out for 23 runs, but Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto picked up the fifties in the second ODI of the series against Ireland. But the end was entertained by Mushfiqur Rahim and Towhid Hridoy’s batting. Musfiqur picked his ninth ODI hundred in 60 balls and became the fastest ODI century record holder for Bangladesh. However, Mushfiqur Rahim's fastest century and Bangladesh’s highest collection in their history in ODIs was declared abandoned at around 8:30. The cut-off time of the match was 9:33 PM. But it was raining in the field for an hour. Towhid became the first Bangladeshi batsman to miss fifty for 1 run in the first two matches. Mushfiqur needed 9 runs in the last over to become Bangladesh's fastest centurion. Mushfiqur took two runs after getting a strike from the third ball. Next ball, he scooped a low full toss outside the off stump for a boundary. The record of the fastest ODI century for the country was achieved with 2 and 1 runs in the last two balls of the innings, respectively. Graham Hume took three wickets for Ireland in the second match. Read More: Bangladesh Make Two Changes to Squad for Third ODI Against Ireland

Bangladesh triumphed over Ireland in the first ODI, proving themselves superior in all areas. The record-breaking score was achieved via aggressive batting. And the bowlers, especially the pacers, were a phenomenon. This follows their prior success in T20, where the pacers played an effective role in whitewashing England in T20. Now, Bangladesh is looking forward to keeping its playing style and winning the series today (March 20, 2023). Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd ODI Preview The second match of the three-match series is scheduled to start at 2 pm on Monday, March 20, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. However, there is a high chance of rain during that time. Also, there is a possibility of rain in Sylhet throughout the day. According to the forecast, the rainfall will be higher on Monday than on Sunday (March 19). A thunderstorm could be on the horizon, and the rain is set to become heavier after 6 pm, so the officials may find it difficult to finish the match on time. For Bangladesh, however, there is not much tension about the match being washed away. Tigers take a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first ODI. If this match is washed away, the risk of losing the series will be eliminated. BAN was dominant in the first game of the series against IRE, and now they look to secure the trophy by securing a win in the second match. The team, led by Tamim Iqbal, put up a spectacular display, with Shakib Al Hasan's 93 runs off 89 deliveries and Towhid Hridoy's 92 runs off 85 deliveries leading the way. Mushfiqur Rahim also contributed to the success of the Bangla Tigers, as they posted 338 runs on board at the end of their 50 overs. So, if the second match takes place, Bangladesh will surely try to repeat the first’s match aggressive performance. Read More: Shakib completes BBA from AIUB On the other hand, the Ireland team has much to improve. Neither their batting nor their bowling was successful in their last encounter, resulting in a 183-run loss. This Ireland squad comprise some young players with a lack of experience playing so many ODIs. However, with the ODI World Cup coming up, this is a major chance for them to become familiar with the environment and do well in subsequent matches. So, they will certainly try to improve their playing style in the upcoming matches. However, Ireland will have to overcome a few factors. Bowlers like Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Nasum Ahmed are a big challenge for any team touring Bangladesh. However, it was the Bangladesh pacers who did the main damage to Ireland with a good batting wicket at the Sylhet International Stadium. As Ireland did not expect such a condition, in addition to the spinners, now Ireland also needs to think about the Bangladesh pacers. Although Bangladesh is almost at full strength, Ireland is not getting their best all-rounder Joshua Little on this tour due to IPL. It has been seen over the years how much of a difference he can make, whether it's playing for Ireland or whether it's in franchise cricket. So, Little’s presence could have increased Ireland’s strength. Read More: Bangladesh crush Ireland by 183 Runs in 1st ODI BAN vs IRE 2nd ODI Pitch Report Sylhet is renowned as a great place for batters to play. In the most recent match, Bangladesh put up an impressive total, which indicates that another high-scoring game can be expected. A score of 300 runs or more is considered a good one here, so whoever wins the toss should go bowling first. Players to Watch in BAN vs IRE 2nd ODI Shakib Al Hasan Shakib is a highly experienced all-rounder, and he is currently performing at an impressive level. In his last four matches in the 50-overs format, he has scored 234 runs, posing him a threat to the Irish team in their upcoming game. Ebadot Hossain Ebadot Hossain, the speedster, took four wickets in the previous match, totally destroying the Irish batting lineup. He can do the same in the second game too. Read More: Towhid shines on debut as Bangladesh post record total against Ireland Graham Hume Graham Hume became the first bowler of Ireland to take four wickets in ODI against Bangladesh. Apparently, Hume understood the Sylhet pitch better than any other Iris bowler. So, Bangladeshi batters will have to care about his bowling. George Dockrell George Dockrell was largely responsible for the Irish being able to extend their innings to 155 runs. The Irish innings came to a halt when Dockrell was bowled in the 30.5 overs of the innings by Ebadot. But, before that, Dockrell scored 45 of 47 balls. So, he might push more in the second match. BAN vs IRE 2nd ODI Probable Playing XIs Bangladesh (BAN) Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Yasir Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed. Ireland (IRE) Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Gareth Delany, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume. Read More: Shakib Al Hasan reaches 7000-run milestone in ODIs Final Words In the first match, the performance of the Bangladesh team was great. The Tigers' game began with a few wickets lost, but Shakib and Hridoy put on an impressive batting display, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Yasir Ali following the pattern with a particularly aggressive approach. The veteran players displayed a strong mentality in their batting. On the other hand, Ireland should have noted their mistakes and come back with great energy. So, it is expected that the BAN vs IRE 2nd ODI will certainly be a competitive game.

Bangladesh secured their biggest win in terms of runs beating Ireland by 183 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Towhid Hridoy played crucial innings to help Bangladesh secure their biggest win. The pair put up an impressive 135-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Shakib scoring 93 off 89 balls and Hridoy making 92 off 85 balls. Their partnership laid the foundation for a challenging total of 338/8, which proved too much for Ireland to chase down. Towhid’s 92 is now the best innings by a Bangladeshi in debut. Ebadot Hossain was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking four crucial wickets for just 42 runs in his 6.5 overs— his best performance in ODIs. After winning the toss, Ireland sent Bangladesh to bat first aiming to restrict them to a chasable total on a sunny day. Bangladesh started their innings with a loss as Tamim Iqbal was caught by Paul Stirling off Mark Adair for just three runs in the third over. Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to stabilise the innings, but both fell to Andy McBrine and Curtis Campher respectively, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 81/3 in the 16th over. However, Shakib and Towhid then took charge of the innings and put up an impressive 135-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Shakib scored a brilliant 93 off 89 balls, including nine fours, while Hridoy made 92 off 85 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes. Mushfiqur Rahim then came in and added quick runs to the board, scoring 44 off just 26 balls with three fours and three sixes. Taskin Ahmed and Yasir Ali also contributed with 11 and 17 runs respectively, as Bangladesh finished with a challenging total of 338/8— their highest-ever total in ODIs in their 50 overs. For Ireland, Graham Hume was the most successful bowler, claiming four wickets for 60 runs. Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, and Campher also took a wicket each. In their chase, Ireland got off to a decent start as opener Stephen Doheny scored 34 off 38 balls with four fours and a six. However, the rest of the Ireland batters struggled against the Bangladeshi bowlers. Paul Stirling was dismissed by Ebadot for 22, while Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker fell to Hossain and Taskin Ahmed respectively, leaving Ireland reeling at 73/4 in the 15th over. Curtis Campher tried to revive Ireland's innings with a quickfire 16 off 17 balls, but he was dismissed by Nasum Ahmed. George Dockrell top-scored for Ireland with 45 runs off 47 balls, hitting six fours, but he failed to get any support from the other end as Ireland kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Ebadot was the best bower for Bangladesh, taking four wickets for 42 runs. Nasum Ahmed also impressed with his spin bowling, picking up three wickets for 43 runs in his eight overs. Ireland was eventually bowled out for just 155 runs in 30.5 overs, falling short of the target by a massive 183 runs. This was Bangladesh's biggest win in terms of runs in ODI cricket, and they will look to carry this momentum into the rest of the series. Towhid, the debutant, won the player of the match award for his outstanding innings. But he said it hurt him as he failed to hit the ton just for eight runs. “It's disappointing that I missed out on a century, but I'm still happy with my performance and the good start to my career,” said Towhid. “Batting with Shakib was a great experience as he gave me some valuable suggestions and inspired me. I just focused on executing my plan and it worked out well.”  

Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has completed 7000 runs in ODIs. He achieved the milestone during the first ODI of the three-match series against Ireland in Sylhet today, when he scored 24 runs. Shakib took 228 matches and 216 innings to score 7000 runs in ODIs, becoming the second Bangladeshi batsman after Tamim Iqbal to reach this feat. Read more: BAN vs IRE 1st ODI 2023: Match Preview During his ODI career, Shakib has scored nine centuries and 52 half-centuries, and has also taken 300 wickets in the same format. In addition, Shakib is the third player to score over 7000 runs and take 300 or more wickets in ODIs, after Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan. Ireland won the toss in the first match of the series and opted to bat first. In Sylhet, Bangladesh played four ODIs earlier and won all of those matches.  Read More: Bangladesh vs Ireland Series 2023 Preview: Schedule, Fixtures, Team

Ahead of the first ODI of a three-match series against Ireland in Sylhet, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha warned against taking the relative newcomers lightly. Bangladesh has been a strong team in ODIs over the last five to six years, especially at home. They have only lost just one ODI series at home in the last seven years - the most recent one against England. Despite this impressive record, Hathurusingha emphasized that they are not taking the Ireland team lightly. "It would be dangerous to underestimate them. They are not an easy opponent in any regard. We are treating them as we would England," said Hathurusingha on Friday in Sylhet. Ireland beat the West Indies in their last tour of the Caribbean and have talented cricketers who can turn the match at any point. Bangladesh has played ten ODIs against Ireland, winning seven of them, with Ireland winning two and one match ending in a no result. Bangladesh has won all four ODIs played in Sylhet, and four out of eight innings in ODIs at this venue saw a total of more than 300 runs. This means that batters will have a great opportunity to demonstrate their abilities on the surface in Sylhet. The match will begin at 2 pm (Bangladesh time), and will be live through Gazi TV and T-Sports in Bangladesh.  Meanwhile, The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has implemented an online ticketing system for the ODI series. To purchase tickets, fans must first register on the BCB's online platform using their NID and a valid phone number. Additionally, physical tickets can also be purchased from designated booths located in Sylhet.    

The Bangladesh national cricket team will play another full series starting on March 18 with the first ODI. Bangladesh is going to play three ODIs against Ireland after blowing away England in T20. However, this will be Ireland’s first full series. All three ODIs will be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, and the first ODI will start at 2 PM on March 18, 2023. Preview of Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st ODI 2023  Ireland already played a practice match against the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI, and they understood the pitch condition in Sylhet. Ireland got a notable victory, with a moderate total, in their preparation match. In the Sylhet pre-match, the Irish defeated the BCB XI by 74 runs. After the morning rain, the ground at Sylhet International Stadium was soaked, causing the game to start late. Consequently, the match was shortened to 40 overs. The visiting team managed to score 255 runs after losing 7 wickets in their allotted overs. Curtis Campher's remarkable 75 runs off 50 balls was the top performance. Opener Paul Stirling scored 54 runs. While Ireland scored 53 runs in the opening pair, they lost one wicket by 100 runs. Gareth Delany put in a noteworthy performance, scoring 36 runs off 24 balls and bringing the total to 250. Rejaur Rahman Raja and Rishad Hossain each took two wickets, while Soumya Sarkar managed to take a wicket. Read More: Tamim, Mehidy uncertain for 1st ODI against Ireland  Among all batters, Soumya, the left-handed opener, put up a courageous effort with the bat, resulting in 37 runs. Despite this, the BCB XI was unable to withstand the pressure of the full 32.1 overs, as they were bowled out for 181 runs. This win will surely boost confidence in Ireland. On the other hand, despite losing the ODI series to England, Bangladesh has still had a great record at home. Other than England, they have not been defeated in a series over the last seven years. The first ODI against England was very close to being a win for Bangladesh, and to keep from being whitewashed, Tamim’s team got a victory in the last match. Although Bangladesh lost the 50-over cricket series, they were outstanding in T20. Shakib Al Hasan’s team completely defeated England by demonstrating their strength with both bat and ball. After this performance, Bangladesh will now play against Ireland. And Ireland seems to take up the challenge and attempt to win a few matches against Bangladesh. Additionally, Bangladesh’s main weapon, the spinners, is in top form. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's spin bowling at home is a terror for any opponent. Bangladeshi spinners have previously shown their class to top-ranked batters. Against Ireland, it should be no exception. Read More: BCB introduces online ticketing system for Ireland series Probable Squad for BAN vs IRE 1st ODI 2023 Bangladesh XI: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam. Ireland XI:  Stephen Doheny, Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker(w), Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Benjamin White. Team News Reports from Cricbuzz indicate that wicketkeeper-batsman Zakir Hasan suffered an injury to his left thumb while practicing at the Sylhet International Stadium on Thursday afternoon. As a result, he was dropped from the ODI series against the Irish. Zakir was called up for the first ODI. However, it is speculated that it will take a minimum of three weeks for him to make a full recovery. Apart from Zakir, all other Bangladeshi players are fit and can play the first ODI. Rony Talukdar will play in Zakir’s place. BCB confirmed Zakir's injury and Rony's inclusion in a press release on Thursday. Opener Rony returned to the Bangladesh team after almost eight years with the last T20 series against England. He played in all three games during the spectacular whitewashed series of the world champions. He notched up 21, 9, and 24 runs, respectively, in three T20s. Though he failed to make a huge impact, Rony did demonstrate the necessary ambition for this tournament. Mahmudullah was not included in the first two matches of the ODI series, while Yasir Ali, Nasum Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam have all rejoined the national squad. Read More: Zakir ruled out of Ireland ODI series due to injury On the other hand, the Ireland cricket team is in good condition with no major injuries or absences and is predicted to field its most formidable lineup since the beginning of the first ODI.

Bangladesh are concerned about the availability of Tamim Iqbal and Mehidy Hasan Miraz ahead of the first ODI against Ireland on March 18 in Sylhet.  Mehidy suffered a blow to his eye during a practice session on Friday morning while playing football. However, a quick CT scan revealed that the all-rounder has no problem. Tigers captain Tamim is suffering from a fever and cold, and his participation in the first ODI is uncertain. Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said Tamim may have a viral infection, and a final decision regarding his availability is yet to be made. Also Read: Zakir ruled out of Ireland ODI series due to injury The southpaw did not participate in the practice session on Friday and batted for a long time in the nets. Earlier, Zakir Hasan was ruled out of the squad due to a thumb injury. He sustained the blow during a practice session on Thursday at Sylhet International Stadium. The second and final ODI will also be played at the same venue on March 20 and 23, respectively. After the ODI series, both teams will play a three-match T20I series in Chattogram, followed by a Test in Dhaka, which will mark Ireland's first Test in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced an online system for selling tickets for the ODI series. Fans will need to register first on the BCB's online platform to buy tickets using their NID and a valid phone number. Tickets can also be bought in person from designated booths in Sylhet.   

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the schedule for Bangladesh vs Ireland series 2023. Bangladesh is hosting the series following the series against England. Ireland will play three One-Day Internationals, three T20Is, and one Test match. The Tigers have not played any test against Ireland till now. Against the Irish, Bangladesh has two losses against seven wins in ODIs and one loss against three wins in T20Is. In 2008, Ireland made a trip to Bangladesh to compete in their final bilateral series. Let's have a look at the upcoming BAN vs IRE Series 2023. Date, Time, and Venue of 2023 BAN vs IRE Series  The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the official schedule for the Ireland series. On Saturday (March 11), the board informed that the first two ODIs and all T20 matches of the series would be played at 2 pm. The last game of the three-match ODI series will be played at 2:30 pm. According to BCB, the starting time of the ODI match has been delayed keeping in mind the holy Ramadan. In this series, the ODIs will be day and night, but the T20 matches will be over by the evening. The only Test is set to start at 10 am. The two teams will play a preparation match on March 15. After that, the 27-day long three-format series will start with the first ODI on March 18. Table: Fixtures of Bangladesh vs Ireland Series in 2023 Date Match Venue Time March 18, 2023 First ODI Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 2 pm March 20, 2023 Second ODI Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 2 pm March 23, 2023 Third ODI Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 2:30 pm March 27, 2023 First T20I Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium 2 pm March 29, 2023 Second T20I Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium 2 pm March 31, 2023 Third T20I Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium 2 pm April 4-8, 22023 Test Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 10 am . Read More: BAN vs ENG T20 Series 2023: Bangladesh's historic records you need to know Preview of Bangladesh vs Ireland Series 2023  The Ireland cricket team arrived in Bangladesh on March 12 to play the first full bilateral series against the Tigers. This will be a 27-day long tour for the Ireland cricket team. After landing at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the Ireland team went directly to Sylhet. The Irish will play a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Sylhet. While Ireland has played plenty of ODIs and T20I, they have not had the opportunity to play the test format for a long time. Played only 3 Tests in the last five years after receiving Test status. The last match was played in 2019. By that time, the teams were introduced to the aggressive mentality in Test cricket. The Irish also want to play the same style of cricket. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team will go to Sylhet after the last T20 match against England on March 14. Previously Bangladesh team met Ireland 11 times in ODI and won seven of them, while two matches ended with no result. Changes Bangladesh Squad After the third ODI against England in Chittagong, BCB President Nazmul Hasan Papon has suggested that resting a few cricketers in the upcoming Ireland series could provide a chance for some of the freshers. This statement sparked a debate on which cricketers might be included in the rest list. Eventually, the names are revealed. Read More: Shanto storms up ICC T20I rankings with extraordinary performances against England BCB revealed the ODI squad for the forthcoming Ireland series in the absence of experienced national all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad. Recently, this experienced cricketer has been a concern due to his poor performance with the bat, along with his lack of fitness. Questions have been raised about what lies ahead for him after he was eliminated from the Ireland series. On Sunday, March 12, BCB revealed the selection of the 15 players who will take part in the first two One Day Internationals. Taijul Islam is also not included in the announced 15-member team. Taijul played well in the ODI series against England, yet his absence from the team remains a mystery. The new face in the team is cricketer Zakir Hasan, the keeper-batsman who made his T20 and ODI debut for Bangladesh and has now been called up to the ODI squad. Apart from these two changes, there are no surprises in the ODI squad led by Tamim Iqbal. Additionally, Yasir Ali Chowdhury and Shoriful Islam are back. Meanwhile, this season of IPL will start on March 31, when Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman were selected from Bangladesh. The Test match against Ireland will start on April 4 and end on April 8. So, it is not clear yet if they will play the test. Read More: Historical Win of Bangladesh against England in 2023 BAN vs ENG T20 Series Bangladesh Squad for ODIs Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan. Ireland Team News Ireland has already announced their squad for ODI, T20, and Test matches back on February 9. This is the first Test against Bangladesh since the Irish became full members of the ICC in 2017. This is the first time that there will be three editions of the series on the same tour. The major change in the announced team is the absence of Joshua Little in T20. The 23-year-old left-hander took the second-highest wickets in T20 Internationals in 2022 with 39 wickets. Got a place in the ICC T20 XI of the year. Little will only be in the ODI series on the tour of Bangladesh. He has got teams in Pakistan's PSL and India's IPL. He has been given leave from the national team to play franchise cricket. Andrew Balbirnie will lead the Irish in all three formats. Read More: Ireland arrive in Bangladesh to play ODIs, T20Is, Test Ireland Squad for ODIs Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White. Ireland Squad for T20I Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young. Ireland Squad for Test Match Andrew Balbirnie (C), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Murray Commins, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White. Final Words Bangladesh's ODI record at home is incredibly good. They have won most of the series at home for the last four-five years. In addition to that, the most recent T20 series win against England will also boost the team’s confidence. So, Ireland's tour in Bangladesh is going to be a challenge for Ireland. Usually, the bigger tours are more challenging for teams like Ireland. Hopefully, The Irish team will be ready to adapt once they get on the field. Read more: Shakib reaches 300 ODI wickets