Ireland vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Highlights: Harry Tector and Matthew Humphreys Guide Ireland to Win

The 1st T20I Ireland vs Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram. Ireland registered Empathic 39 runs win over Bangladesh and take 1-0 lead in three matches Series. Harry Tector blistering half century and Matthew Humphreys Firey spell leads victory for Ireland.

Bangladesh won the toss and Opted to bowl first, Ireland got brisk start, Paul Stirling and Tim Tector added 40 runs for the first wicket  and  Stirling Managed 21 runs off 18 deliveries , Ireland ended the Powerplay on a strong note at 48/1, putting early pressure on the Bangladeshi bowlers.while Tim Tector, who played fearlessly and attacked the bowlers from the beginning and played quick Knock of 32 runs off 19 balls and featuring 6 crisp boundaries .

Meanwhile Lorcan Tucker, who made a handy 18 runs from 14 balls, and  Curtis Campher, who added  24 runs off 17 deliveries, while Harry Tector played composed and attacking innings of unbeaten 69 runs off 45 deliveries, His knock included five massive sixes and one boundary .

Ireland post competitive total 181/4 in 20 overs.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the stand out bowler for Bangladesh took 2/34 in 4 overs ,while Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain gets 1 wicket each.

Chasing 182 , Bangladesh  got off to a catastrophic start,The top order collapsed under rentless pressure bowling attack stumbled to just 20/4 in the first six overs—their lowest Powerplay score since the 2024 T20 World Cup. Wickets continued to fall as Matthew Humphreys spin and Barry McCarthy  medium pace combined to destroy the middle order while Jaker Ali tried to provide resistance but managed 20 runs off 16 deliveries. By the 13th over, the hosts were reduced to a 74/8.

Towhid Hridoy played fighting innings  scoring an unbeaten 83* off 50 balls featuring 7 fours and e sixes. His innings was filled with confident and precision kept scoreboard ticking . But with no support from the other end. Bangladesh managed 142/9 in 20 overs and fall short by 39 runs.

Matthew Humphreys was the star with the ball, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/13 in his four overs. He consistently troubled the Bangladeshi batters with his control and variations. While  Barry McCarthy bagged wickets and Mark Adair chipped in with 2 wickets.

Ireland vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Match summary

Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and Opted to bowl first

Ireland innings: 181/4 in 20 overs

Top scorer: Harry Tector 69* off 45 deliveries, Tim Tector 32 runs off 19 balls

Top Bowler: Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2/42 in 4 overs, Rishad Hossain 1/34 in 4 overs

Bangladesh innings: 142/9 in 20 overs

Top scorer: Towhid Hirdoy 83 runs off 50 balls, Jaker Ali 20 runs off 16 deliveries

Top Bowler : Matthew Humphreys 4/13 in 4 overs, Barry McCarthy 3/23 in 4 overs

Result: Ireland won by 39 runs ( Take 1-0  lead in three matches series)

Player of the match: Matthew Humphreys 4/13 in 4 overs.

Matthew Humphreys what he said after brilliant performance.

I was having some trouble with my grip, so I focused on bowling more arm balls. There was good swing in the air, which really helped me. I’ve been practising that delivery for a while, especially with the new ball. It works well under lights and on a wet surface because it reacts nicely off the pitch. As a team, we were excellent upfront. They lost four wickets in the Powerplay, and by then, we were already in a very strong position.