After a shocking defeat in the series opener, Bangladesh will look to bounce back when they host Ireland in the second of the three-match T20I series. The 2nd match of the series is scheduled to be played at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on Saturday, November 29. Bangladesh Bangladesh's T20I form has been concerning ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. With the recent shocking defeat against Ireland in the opening match, they are on a four-match winless streak. While chasing a challenging total of 182 runs, Bangladesh fumbled hard from the beginning, losing half of the team for just 66 runs. Twohid Hridoy was their man who scored an unbeaten 83 runs from just 50 balls, but couldn't take the team to the victory line. Ireland Meanwhile, Ireland ended their struggling phase with an impressive 39-run victory over the hosts in the series opener. While batting first, they scored 181 runs, thanks to the half-century from Harry Tector, who scored 69 runs from just 45 balls. When coming to bowl in the second innings, they were ridiculous with their bowling. Matthew Humphreys' four-wicket haul took the team to a convincing victory on Thursday. BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Match Details BAN vs IRE T20I Match Details Match Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd T20I Match Date and Time Saturday, November 29; 05:30 p.m. IST Venue Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram Broadcasting and live streaming TV - NA, Live Stream - FanCode BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Pitch Report The surface at the Chattogram stadium offers movement for fast bowlers early on, but as the game goes on, spinners come into play. Batting becomes easier once the ball gets older, but teams must be careful early. Pacers capable of using variations are likely to pose a threat at this venue. A score around 165-175 could be a winning total here. BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Weather Report The weather in Chattogram will be clear, mostly with no chances of rain predicted for the match. The temperature is expected to be around 30° C, and Humidity may increase, and fans will be in for a complete 20-over game. BAN vs IRE Head-to-Head Records BAN vs IRE head-to-head (in T20Is) Match Played 9 Won by Bangladesh 5 Won by Ireland 3 Tied 1 No Result 0 BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Probable XI Bangladesh: Litton Das (c/wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Champher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Matthew Humphreys, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young Players To Watch Out For In BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Match Towhid Hridoy | BAN: Towhid Hridoy showcased his batting talent in the opening match, scoring an unbeaten 83 runs from just 50 balls. He was their top scorer in the match, remaining unbeaten till the end with 7 fours and 3 sixes. He has been at his best lately and would aim to score good runs in this match as well. Harry Tector | IRE: Harry Tector has been the best batter for the Ireland team in recent times. In 88 matches in his career so far, he has scored 1601 runs, including seven half-centuries. He was the best batter from the side, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs from just 45 deliveries. He is one player to watch out for in this series. BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last five T20I matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl first twice and bat first thrice. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won 16 out of the total 30 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 15 games. However, the recent trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first and focus on posting a challenging total in the first innings. BAN vs IRE T20I Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-50 BAN Total: 160-180 Match Winner: Bangladesh Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Ireland (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 45-55 IRE Total: 165-175 Match Winner: Ireland Who will win today's BAN vs IRE T20I match? Ireland shocked Bangladesh with a convincing victory in the series opener. Considering their recent struggles and form, nowhere close to winning the first match, but they pulled off a miracle, asserting that they shouldn't be taken lightly. Bangladesh has been poor in this format as well, but they are likely to bounce back and win this match to stay alive in the series.