BAN vs IRE, 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Bangladesh and Ireland?

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The stage is set at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, as Bangladesh and Ireland switch gears from Test whites to T20I colors for the opening match of their three-game series.

Bangladesh comes into the T20I series high on confidence after a resounding 2-0 clean sweep in the preceding Test series against the same opposition. However, they will be looking to leave behind their recent T20I form, which saw them suffer a 3-0 whitewash at home against the West Indies just prior to the Test matches.

For Ireland, this series represents a vital chance to hit the reset button after a tough Test campaign. Their recent T20I form has also been patchy, including a 2-0 series loss to England earlier this year.

Matches played: 8 | Bangladesh won: 5 | Ireland won: 2 | No results: 1

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The pitch at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, but with a traditional tendency to favor the slower aspects of the game. The surface is typically described as slow and low, meaning the ball doesn’t come onto the bat easily. Pacers can find some early movement with the new ball but spinners are the dominant force on this pitch. As the match wears on, the surface tends to slow down further and offers significant turn and grip. Recent reports and traditional wisdom often suggest that winning the toss and batting first is the preferred choice at this venue.

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Match result: Team batting first to win the contest

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