Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women Cricket Series 2024

The cricket series between the Bangladesh Women\u2019s cricket team (BAN-W) and the Ireland Women\u2019s cricket team (IRE-W) comprised three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The series witnessed a remarkable turnaround as the Ireland Women\u2019s team bounced back from a disappointing ODI series loss to Bangladesh, achieving a clean sweep in the T20I series.

Match Descriptions

1st ODI: Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women

• Date: November 27, 2024
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
• Result: Bangladesh won by 154 runs

Scores:

• Bangladesh: 252/4 in 50 overs
  Top Scorer: Sharmin Akhter \u2013 96 runs off 89 balls
• Ireland: 98 all out in 28.5 overs
  Top Scorer: Sarah Forbes \u2013 25 runs

Key Players:

• Sultana Khatun led the bowling attack for Bangladesh with 3 wickets for 23 runs.

2nd ODI: Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women

• Date: November 30, 2024
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
• Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets

Scores:

• Ireland: 193/6 in 50 overs
  Top Scorer: Amy Hunter \u2013 68 runs off 88 balls
• Bangladesh: 197/5 in 43.5 overs
  Top Scorer: Fargana Hoque \u2013 50 runs off 89 balls

Key Players:

• Laura Delany contributed with the ball for Ireland, taking 2 wickets for 43 runs.

3rd ODI: Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women

• Date: December 2, 2024
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
• Result: Bangladesh won by 3 wickets

Scores:

• Ireland: 185 all out in 50 overs
  Top Scorer: Gaby Lewis \u2013 52 runs off 79 balls
• Bangladesh: 186/3 in 37.3 overs
  Top Scorer: Sharmin Akhter \u2013 72 runs off 88 balls

Key Players:

• Fahima Khatun was instrumental with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 43 runs.

Key Players of the ODI Series

• Sharmin Akhter (BAN-W): Consistent performances with the bat, including two significant innings of 96 and 72 runs.
• Sultana Khatun (BAN-W): A standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking crucial wickets in the ODIs.
• Amy Hunter (IRE-W): Top scorer for Ireland in the second ODI with a resilient 68-run innings.
• Gaby Lewis (IRE-W): Significant contribution with a half-century in the third ODI.

T20I Series: Ireland\u2019s Stunning Comeback

After a clean sweep in the ODI series by Bangladesh, Ireland Women showcased resilience and skill, securing a 3-0 victory in the T20I series.

1st T20I

• Date: December 5, 2024
• Result: Ireland won by 12 runs

Scores:

• Ireland: 169/5
  Top Scorers: Gaby Lewis \u2013 60 off 42 balls, Leah Paul \u2013 unbeaten 79 off 45 balls
• Bangladesh: 157/7
  Top Scorer: Sobhana Mostary \u2013 46 off 35 balls

Key Players:

• Arlene Kelly and Orla Prendergast took three wickets each.

2nd T20I

• Date: December 7, 2024
• Result: Ireland won by 47 runs

Scores:

• Ireland: 134/5
• Bangladesh: 87 all out

Key Performance:

• Orla Prendergast played a pivotal role with both bat and ball.

3rd T20I

• Date: December 9, 2024
• Result: Ireland won by four wickets

Scores:

• Bangladesh: 123/7
  Key Contributions: Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter
• Ireland: Successfully chased the target with Laura Delany hitting crucial boundaries towards the end.

Women of the Series

• ODI Series: Sharmin Akhter (BAN-W) \u2013 For her consistent and impactful performances with the bat.
• T20I Series: Orla Prendergast (IRE-W) \u2013 Exceptional all-round display, taking 10 wickets and scoring 54 runs throughout the series.

Conclusion

The series was a tale of contrasting fortunes for both teams. Bangladesh Women dominated the ODIs with standout performances from Sharmin Akhter and Sultana Khatun, securing a clean sweep. However, Ireland Women\u2019s remarkable comeback in the T20I series demonstrated their resilience and determination.

Key performances by players like Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis highlight Ireland\u2019s potential to compete on the international stage, marking this series as a significant chapter in their cricketing journey.