BAN vs IRE Only Test – Shakib al Hasan vs Andy Balbirnie? Check Dream11 Fantasy Team, C-VC Options Here

Bangladesh are set to clash against Ireland in the Only Test in Dhaka on Tuesday (April 4th). 

BAN vs IRE Only Test: Match Preview:

After a victorious campaign in the white-ball series, hosts Bangladesh are set to take on Ireland in the one-off Test. Bangladesh took full advantage of the home conditions as they defeated Ireland by 2-1 after comprehensively winning the first two games. Ireland stunned the hosts in the final T20I to avoid a clean sweep. The 3rd match was a low-scoring match where the Irish chased down 125 runs with 7 wickets in hand. 

This will be the first-ever Test match between the two sides. Historically, Bangladesh played their maiden Test in 2000 while Ireland played their first game of the format in 2019. Only 5 players from the current Irish squad have played an international Test match before, hence as many as 10 players can debut in this only Test. 

Bangladesh will be fielding a full-strength squad in the Test match with all the regulars retained. Tamim Iqbal and Ebadot Hossain are set to make their comeback to the side after missing out on the Test series against India, while young player Zakir Khan is nursing an injury in his left thumb and has been rested. 

Ireland's regular captain Andy Ballbirnie is returning to the side after being rested in the T20I series. This inclusion would further strengthen the Irish side. Formerly a Zimbabwe cricketer, PJ Moor, who started playing for Ireland, is also included in the team and would be helpful with his experience of playing 8 Test matches.

BAN vs IRE Only Test: Match Details

• Date – Tuesday, April 04, 2023
• Time – 09:30 AM IST
• Venue – Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Today's Match Prediction: Who will win today's cricket match? BAN vs IRE Only Test  

With home advantage, Bangladesh will start as favourites to win this game against Ireland. 

BAN vs IRE Only Test: Where to Watch?

The Only Test between Bangladesh and Ireland will not be broadcast live on TV in India. Viewers can watch the match digitally on the OTT platform Fancode. 

BAN vs IRE Only Test  Team News:

There are no new injury updates from either team as of now. 

BAN vs IRE Only Test  Probable Playing 11:

• Bangladesh – Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam
• Ireland – James McCollum, Peter Moor, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (w), Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Graham Hume, and Benjamin White

Today Match BAN vs IRE Only Test  Fantasy 11:

• Wicket-keepers – Litton Das
• Batters – Tamim Iqbal, Mushifqur Rahim, Andy Balbirnie
• All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, George Dockrell, Harry Tector
• Bowlers – Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mark Adair

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