BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Preview – The three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Ireland has proven to be an unpredictable and thrilling contest, culminating in a winner-takes-all series decider at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium today, Tuesday, December 2nd. The series stands level at 1-1, promising a high-stakes final encounter.
Ireland drew first blood in the opener, winning by 39 runs on the back of a magnificent unbeaten 69 from Harry Tector and a stellar 4/13 bowling performance from Matthew Humphreys. Bangladesh, however, showcased their fighting spirit by chasing down 171 runs in the second T20I, thanks to crucial knocks from Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon, backed by three wickets from Mahedi Hasan.
With momentum regained and the series on the line, Bangladesh will look to maintain their home record, while Ireland aims to secure a historic series victory in their final assignment before the upcoming T20 World Cup.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Details
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Ireland, 3rd T20I |
| Series | Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025 |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, December 02, 2025, 01:30 PM IST |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar, Sports18 Network |
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Head-to-Head
Bangladesh maintains the historical edge in T20 Internationals against Ireland.
| Format | Total Matches | Bangladesh Won | Ireland Won | No Result |
| T20I | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Pitch Report: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
The Chattogram pitch has generally been good for batting in this series. The ball is expected to come nicely onto the bat, allowing batters to play their shots by trusting the bounce.
Batting Focus: While the surface may be initially challenging, batsmen can take advantage once they get set.
Spin: Spinners are expected to play a key role in the game, and will be influential, especially if conditions remain dry.
Par Score: To be competitive, the team batting first should aim for a score between 170-180 runs.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Weather Report
The weather forecast for Chattogram on Tuesday, December 2nd, suggests conditions suitable for an uninterrupted match.
Temperature: The high temperature is predicted to be around 26°C.
Sky: The forecast indicates a cloudy day.
Rain Threat: The chance of rain is low, approximately 10% for the daytime. A full contest is highly probable.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Probable Playing11
Both sides are expected to back the teams that secured victory in the previous matches, making minimal changes for the series decider.
Bangladesh (BAN): Litton Das (c/wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Ireland (IRE): Paul Stirling (c), Tim Tector, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Joshua Little.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Key Player Battles & Series Status
The two teams are heading into the final with contrasting but effective strategies.
Bangladesh’s Core: The hosts rely on their experienced core, particularly captain Litton Das (who has been in excellent form against Ireland) and the promising Towhid Hridoy (who scored an unbeaten 83 in the first match). Spinners like Mahedi Hasan (who took 3 wickets in the second T20I) and Nasum Ahmed will be crucial in the middle overs.
Ireland’s Threats: Ireland’s success is built around their strong middle order, headlined by Harry Tector, who has been their best batsman recently. Their spin attack, led by the successful Matthew Humphreys, has been surprisingly effective in the conditions. Ireland will need a strong start from captain Paul Stirling to set the tone.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction
The series is poised perfectly. Ireland demonstrated their capability to challenge Bangladesh on their home turf with a commanding performance in the first T20I. However, Bangladesh has traditionally enjoyed a strong record at home and the convincing manner of their comeback in the second match suggests they have found their rhythm. Given the pressure of a series decider and the home support, Bangladesh slightly holds the edge. The key will be which team’s spin attack executes better.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win the match and the series.
