"Bangladesh vs Ireland in World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23: A Battle for Qualification"
"Bangladesh Clinch Hard-Fought Victory over Ireland in World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23: Match Report of Bangladesh vs Ireland 3rd ODI''
In a closely contested encounter, Bangladesh emerged victorious over Ireland by four wickets in the third One Day International (ODI) of the ongoing World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23. The match was held at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on 14th May 2023.
Winning the toss, the Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie elected to bat first on a wicket that appeared conducive to batting. However, the Irish top-order faltered as they lost their first three wickets for just 36 runs. Curtis Campher and Harry Tector then steadied the ship for Ireland with a fourth-wicket partnership of 76 runs. Tector top-scored for the Irish with a patient knock of 73 runs off 96 balls, while Campher scored 51 runs off 73 balls. The rest of the Irish batting line-up failed to contribute much, and the hosts were bundled out for a below-par total of 221 runs in 48.2 overs.
For Bangladesh, the spin trio of Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, and Nasum Ahmed picked up two wickets each, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with a wicket apiece.
In reply, Bangladesh got off to a solid start with the opening duo of Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal putting up a 66-run stand for the first wicket. However, Ireland fought back as they dismissed both the openers in quick succession. The Bangladesh middle-order then struggled to build partnerships, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the ship for the visitors with a crucial knock of 62 runs off 72 balls. Bangladesh finally reached the target in the 47th over with four wickets in hand.
For Ireland, the pacers Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy picked up two wickets each, while Simi Singh and George Dockrell got a wicket apiece.
With this win, Bangladesh takes a 2-1 lead in the series, having lost the first ODI and won the second ODI. The World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23 is an important tournament for both teams as it serves as a qualifier for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh and Ireland are currently ranked 6th and 11th, respectively, in the Super League standings, with only the top seven teams guaranteed a spot in the World Cup.
Overall, it was an entertaining match that saw both teams fighting hard for a win. Bangladesh's spinners once again proved to be a handful for the Irish batsmen, while the visitors' middle-order showed their resilience in chasing down a modest total. As the series moves to its final match, both teams will look to put up a strong performance and secure a crucial win in their bid to qualify for the World Cup.
In a closely contested encounter, Bangladesh emerged victorious over Ireland by four wickets in the third One Day International (ODI) of the ongoing World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23. The match was held at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on 14th May 2023.
Winning the toss, the Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie elected to bat first on a wicket that appeared conducive to batting. However, the Irish top-order faltered as they lost their first three wickets for just 36 runs. Curtis Campher and Harry Tector then steadied the ship for Ireland with a fourth-wicket partnership of 76 runs. Tector top-scored for the Irish with a patient knock of 73 runs off 96 balls, while Campher scored 51 runs off 73 balls. The rest of the Irish batting line-up failed to contribute much, and the hosts were bundled out for a below-par total of 221 runs in 48.2 overs.
For Bangladesh, the spin trio of Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, and Nasum Ahmed picked up two wickets each, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with a wicket apiece.
In reply, Bangladesh got off to a solid start with the opening duo of Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal putting up a 66-run stand for the first wicket. However, Ireland fought back as they dismissed both the openers in quick succession. The Bangladesh middle-order then struggled to build partnerships, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the ship for the visitors with a crucial knock of 62 runs off 72 balls. Bangladesh finally reached the target in the 47th over with four wickets in hand.
For Ireland, the pacers Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy picked up two wickets each, while Simi Singh and George Dockrell got a wicket apiece.
With this win, Bangladesh takes a 2-1 lead in the series, having lost the first ODI and won the second ODI. The World Cup Super League 2020-2022-23 is an important tournament for both teams as it serves as a qualifier for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh and Ireland are currently ranked 6th and 11th, respectively, in the Super League standings, with only the top seven teams guaranteed a spot in the World Cup.
Overall, it was an entertaining match that saw both teams fighting hard for a win. Bangladesh's spinners once again proved to be a handful for the Irish batsmen, while the visitors' middle-order showed their resilience in chasing down a modest total. As the series moves to its final match, both teams will look to put up a strong performance and secure a crucial win in their bid to qualify for the World Cup.
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