Tigresses suffer T20 series defeat to Ireland

The Bangladesh Women's team conceded the T20 series to Ireland after tasting a 47-run defeat at the hands of the visitors in the second game at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Saturday, December 7.

The victory meant Ireland took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. They won the first match by 12 runs.

While Bangladesh could raise a hope to win the first T20, in the second game, they were just outclassed by a brilliant performance of the low-ranked Irish side.

Orla Prendergast was instrumental in Irish victory by demonstrating a stellar all-round performance that steered the visitors to home with ease. 

Electing to bat first, Ireland racked up 134-5 before bowling out Bangladesh for just 87 in 17.1 overs. This was Bangladesh's lowest total against the Irish side.

Prendergast who hammered 25 ball-32 with the willow scythe down Bangladesh by claiming 3-13 with the bowling.

No Bangladesh batters, apart from inform Sharmin Akhter Supta could make any resistance against a disciplined attack. Supta top-scored for the side with 43 ball-38. Only two other batters could reach double digits with Shorna Akter making 20 and opener Dilara Akter adding 10.

Arelene Kelly and Laura Delany grabbed two wickets apiece to complement Prendergast.

Before picking up two wickets, Delay contributed handsomely in batting too by scoring team-best 35 runs from 25 balls, sending the ball across the ropes for four times. Prendergast was the only other batter to score over 30.

Opener Amy Hunter got a good start but failed to convert in a big knock as she fell to run-a-ball-23. Leah Paul who blasted 45 ball-79 in the previous match to tear apart Bangladesh bowlers, made only 16 this time.

Nahida Akter claimed 2-20 for Bangladesh in four overs while Jahanara Alam, Jannatul Ferdous and Fahima Khatun picked up one wicket apiece.

Source: BSS