The Ireland cricket team toured Bangladesh in November–December 2025, competing in a two‑match Test series and a three‑match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The tour showcased exciting cricket with dominant performances in Tests by Bangladesh and competitive T20 matches, including a memorable Ireland win. Here’s a comprehensive look at the scorecards and key moments from the series.
🏏 Test Series: Ireland in Bangladesh – November 2025
📍 1st Test – Bangladesh vs Ireland
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Dates: 11–14 November 2025
Result: Bangladesh won by an innings and 47 runs
🧾 Full Scorecard Summary
Ireland – 1st Innings: 286 all out
Batting Highlights:
- Paul Stirling – 60
- Cade Carmichael – 59
Bangladesh – 1st Innings: 587/8 declared
Top Performers:
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy – 171
- Najmul Hossain Shanto – 100+
Ireland – 2nd Innings: 254 all out
Player of the Match: Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Match Notes:
Bangladesh posted a huge total powered by centuries from Joy and Shanto. Their bowlers, led by Hasan Murad’s four‑wicket haul, rolled Ireland in both innings to secure an innings victory.
📍 2nd Test – Bangladesh vs Ireland
Venue: Sher‑e‑Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Dates: 19–23 November 2025
Result: Bangladesh won by 217 runs
🧾 Full Scorecard Summary
Bangladesh – 1st Innings: 476 all out
Key Performances:
- Litton Das – 128
- Mushfiqur Rahim – 106
Ireland – 1st Innings: 265 all out
Bangladesh – 2nd Innings: 297/4 declared
Contributions by multiple batters ensured a strong follow‑up total.
Ireland – 2nd Innings: 291 all out
Player of the Match: Mushfiqur Rahim
Series Result: Bangladesh won the Test series 2–0.
⚡ T20I Series – Ireland in Bangladesh
📍 1st T20I – Ireland vs Bangladesh
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Date: 27 November 2025
Result: Ireland won by 39 runs
🧾 Match Scorecard Summary
Ireland – 181/4 (20 overs)
- Harry Tector – 69 (45)
- Tim Tector – 32
Bangladesh – 142/9 (20 overs)
- Towhid Hridoy – 83
Ireland posted a strong total and restricted Bangladesh in the chase, with standout bowling from Matthew Humphreys and Barry McCarthy.
Key Note: This win marked Ireland’s first T20I victory in over a year, ending a long drought.
📍 2nd T20I – Ireland vs Bangladesh
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Date: 29 November 2025
Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
🧾 Match Scorecard Summary
Ireland – 170/6
- Lorcan Tucker – 41
- Tim Tector – 38
Bangladesh – 174/6
- Litton Das – 57
- Parvez Hossain Emon – 43
Bangladesh chased down the target with two balls to spare, with disciplined batting guided by Das and Emon.
📍 3rd T20I – Ireland vs Bangladesh
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Date: 2 December 2025
Result: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
🧾 Match Scorecard Summary
Ireland – 117 all out
- Paul Stirling – 38
Bangladesh – 119/2
- Tanzid Hasan – 55
- Parvez Hossain Emon – 33
Bangladesh comfortably chased the modest target, securing the series with a dominant performance.
📊 Series Summary
| Format | Matches | Ireland Wins | Bangladesh Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| T20I | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Bangladesh dominated the longer format with convincing wins in both Tests, while the limited‑overs fixtures were more competitive, with Ireland claiming a historic T20I victory in the opening game.
🌟 Standout Performances
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy: Huge century in the 1st Test to set up a commanding innings‑win for Bangladesh.
- Mushfiqur Rahim: Key century in his 100th Test, leading Bangladesh to a second Test victory.
- Harry Tector: Match‑winning 69 in Ireland’s T20I win.
- Towhid Hridoy: Crucial 83 for Bangladesh in the 1st T20I chase.
Conclusion
The Ireland cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team series in late 2025 delivered compelling cricket across both Test and T20 formats. Bangladesh asserted dominance in Tests with authoritative batting and bowling performances, while the T20I series offered thrilling contests, including a morale‑boosting win for Ireland. This tour highlighted competitive growth for Ireland and the home strength of Bangladesh in challenging conditions.