Ireland vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Prediction

Bangladesh Team News

Bangladesh promoted Shakib Al Hasan to number three in their campaign opener against the West Indies. The veteran all-rounder stood up to the expectations of the team and he will probably continue to bat at that position with Mushfiqur Rahim at number four. There were no reports of any injuries in the Bangladesh camp at the time of writing and we expect them to go unchanged after their emphatic win last time out.

Bangladesh Key Players

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan all cracked half-centuries against the Windies while Mushfiqur Rahim also looked in fine touch in his knock of 32 not-out. Bangladesh will be hoping for a similar performance from their top order. Tamim and Soumya both have a fifty each from their two ODI innings at this ground and the pair will look to post another big opening partnership. Shakib is the x-factor in this line-up. The all-rounder not only adds valuable runs with the bat but can also make an impact in not so spin-friendly conditions. He picked up a wicket last time while conceding only 33 runs off his 10 overs. Mashrafe Mortaza and Mustafizur Rahman shared five scalps between them and the duo will pose a big threat to Ireland with the new ball. Mustafizur has an ODI four-wicket haul at this ground and he is more likely to claim the best figures in this match.

Bangladesh Recent Form

Bangladesh have won six and lost four of their last ten one-day internationals. They came into this series on the back of a 0-3 drubbing at the hands of New Zealand in New Zealand, and the comprehensive victory over the West Indies in their first match of this series will surely help them regain some confidence. Bangladesh did a good job with the ball at the death last time and their top-order clicked to ensure a smooth run-chase.