Tigresses falter with the bat as Ireland secure series win
Chasing a target of 135 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Tigresses were bowled out for a lowly 87.
Bangladesh succumbed to a 47-run defeat in the second T20I on 7 December, losing the series to Ireland.
Chasing a target of 135 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Tigresses were bowled out for a lowly 87, falling 17 balls short of the finish line.
The chase started on a dismal note for the hosts as they lost four wickets for just 22 runs within the powerplay.
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Despite Sharmin Akter's gritty 38, Bangladesh struggled to find stability. Sharmin partnered briefly with Swarna Akter, who added 20 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under pressure.
The lack of significant contributions meant Bangladesh fell well short of the target, handing Ireland the series.
Earlier in the day, Ireland's openers Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter set the tone with a steady start. Lewis was dismissed for 14, while Hunter contributed 23.
Orla Prendergast anchored the innings with an attacking 32 off 25 balls. Leah Paul (16) and captain Laura Delany (35) added crucial runs in the middle order, steering Ireland to a competitive 134 for 5.
The Bangladeshi bowlers had moments of success, with Nahida Akter claiming two wickets. Jahanara Alam, Jannatul Ferdous, and Fahima Khatun chipped in with a wicket each, but their efforts were overshadowed by the lacklustre display from the batters.
