BAN vs IRE 3rd T20I Match Preview – The T20I series between Bangladesh and Ireland has reached a thrilling conclusion, with the third and final match set to be the series decider at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
The series is poised at a tense 1-1, after a competitive two games. Ireland drew first blood by successfully defending a total in the opener, while Bangladesh bounced back strongly in the second match, riding on a captain’s performance from Litton Das to level the series. With the momentum now slightly favoring the hosts, both teams will leave no stone unturned in this crucial midday showdown to lift the trophy.
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 a clear lead in the T20I format, but Ireland’s recent victory confirms their ability to challenge the hosts in Bangladeshi conditions.
| Format | Total Matches | Bangladesh Won | Ireland Won | Tied/No Result |
| T20I | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Pitch Report
The wicket at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram is generally considered to offer a balanced contest.
Batting: Batters have enjoyed the surface in the previous two games, finding good bounce and allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat.
Pace: Pacers can extract some movement early in the innings.
Spin: Spinners are expected to be highly effective, especially in the “lateral stage” of the game when the ball begins to grip and the surface wears down.
Strategy: Chasing is often recommended for the team winning the toss.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Weather Report
The weather in Chattogram is conducive to a full day of cricket.
Conditions: The forecast predicts cloudy skies for the day.
Temperature: The high temperature is expected to reach 28°C and the temperature around match time is likely to be near 24°C.
Rain Threat: The chance of rain is low at 10%, suggesting the series decider should proceed without interruption.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Probable Playing11
Bangladesh (BAN): The hosts will rely on their core batting group and a spin-heavy attack, which proved effective in the second match. The spin partnership of Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed will be key.
Litton Das (c/wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Ireland (IRE): Ireland will look for stability from their experienced players, particularly at the top of the order. They will depend on their quicks to strike early.
Paul Stirling (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Tim Tector, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Joshua Little.
BAN vs IRE 3rd T20 Match Prediction
The series is delicately poised, with momentum swinging back to the hosts after their comeback victory. Bangladesh’s success in the second T20I was largely due to the brilliant spell of Mahedi Hasan (3/25) and a match-winning innings from Litton Das.
Ireland, however, showed their capabilities by winning the first game and remain a highly competitive unit. Their success depends heavily on the form of their core players like Paul Stirling and Harry Tector, and their leading wicket-taker in the series, Mark Adair.
Given that Bangladesh is playing on a familiar pitch where spin is effective, and coming off a convincing win to level the series, they hold a slight psychological and tactical advantage. Expect a tight contest, but the quality and depth of the Bangladeshi spin department in afternoon conditions may just tilt the scales.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win and clinch the series 2-1.
