The 2nd Test of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, starting on November 19. Bangladesh enter the match as strong favourites after a comprehensive victory in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs. The home team dominated with big centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto, as well as stellar bowling performances, particularly from spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Bangladesh look to complete a series whitewash with their deep batting lineup and a formidable spin attack on a turning pitch.
Ireland, led by Andrew Balbirnie, will aim to redeem themselves after a disappointing first Test where their batters and bowlers struggled, though there were promising performances from Paul Stirling and Matthew Humphreys. Ireland’s challenge will be to handle Bangladesh’s spin-friendly conditions and post significant runs to stay competitive.
BAN vs IRE, 2nd Test: Match Details
- Date and Time: November 19; 9:00 am IST / 3:30 am GMT / 9:30 am Local
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs IRE, Head-to-Head Record (Test)
Matches Played: 2 | Bangladesh won: 2 | Ireland: 0 | No results: 0
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium traditionally offers good support to spinners as the match progresses, favoring Bangladesh’s bowling strengths, while early movement may assist pacers somewhat. Batting first has historically been slightly advantageous here with an average first innings score around 319 runs.
Squads
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Jordan Neill, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Stephen Doheny, Graham Hume, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Murad, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Jaker Ali, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed
BAN vs IRE, 2nd Test: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Ireland wins the toss and bats first.
- Ireland 1st innings score: 345-355
- Ireland 2nd innings score: 165-185
Case 2:
- Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first.
- Bangladesh 1st innings score: 450-460
- Bangladesh 2nd innings score: 170-180
Match result: Team batting first to win
