Bangladesh pulled off a tense 4-wicket victory over Ireland in the second T20I at Chattogram on 29 November 2025, successfully chasing down 171 with just two balls to spare. Litton Das played a match-defining innings to guide the Tigers home in a high-scoring contest.

Ireland Innings – Explosive Start Despite Floodlight Delay

Ireland came out firing in the powerplay, smashing 75 runs for the loss of just one wicket.

Before that, the match briefly halted due to a floodlight failure, with Ireland at 28/0 in 2.1 overs.

They resumed with the same intent, reaching 50 runs in only 4.1 overs.

Paul Stirling (29) and Harry Tector (16) put up a rapid 50-run opening stand off 25 balls, providing the perfect platform.

By the 10-over drinks break, Ireland had slipped slightly to 97/3, but still maintained a strong run rate.

They reached:

100 in 10.5 overs

150 in 17.3 overs

Loric Tucker (33) and George Dockrell (16) stitched together a key 50-run partnership for the 5th wicket, keeping the innings steady in the final overs.

Ireland finished on a competitive 170/6 in 20 overs, with Gareth Delany unbeaten on 10.

Bangladesh Innings – Litton Das Leads the Charge

Bangladesh responded strongly with a fast powerplay, scoring 66/1 in the first 6 overs.

They brought up 50 in 5.1 overs, with contributions from Parvez Hossain Emon and Litton Das.

A 50-run stand off 32 balls for the second wicket kept Bangladesh ahead in the chase.

At the 10-over mark, Bangladesh were 86/2, with Litton Das set on 26.

Bangladesh crossed:

100 in 11.3 overs

Despite a review by Ireland at 13.1 overs, Litton Das was given out (decision upheld).

Before his dismissal, Litton played a brilliant knock, reaching:

50 off 34 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes.

A quick 50-run stand off 29 balls between Litton Das (31) and Saif Hassan (20) kept the Tigers within touching distance.

Bangladesh hit 150 in 17.5 overs, needing 21 from the last 13 balls.

With calm lower-order batting, Bangladesh crossed the finish line at:

174/6 in 19.4 overs, claiming victory with 4 wickets remaining.

Match Result

Bangladesh won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Series level as both teams now prepare for a thrilling decider.