Chattogram, Dec. 1 -- Ireland opened the T20I series against Bangladesh with a commanding 39-run victory in Chattogram and came close to doubling their lead in the second match, only for the hosts to clinch the game with two balls remaining. With the series level, both sides will be hungry to win the decider as they aim to build confidence and momentum leading into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ireland men's head coach Heinrich Malan echoed this sentiment, highlighting the progress his team has shown across the first two matches.

Speaking in a press conference ahead of the third T20I, Malan said that although the team didn't play as much cricket as they wanted this year, they are now focused on the present as part of their T20 World ...