DHAKA, Dec 7, 2024 (BSS)- The Bangladesh Women's team conceded the T20 series 
to Ireland after tasting a 47-run defeat at the hands of the visitors in the 
second game today at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The victory meant Ireland took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match 
series. They won the first match by 12 runs.

While Bangladesh could raise a hope to win the first T20, in the second game, 
they were just outclassed by a brilliant performance of the low-ranked Irish 
side.

Orla Prendergast was instrumental in Irish victory by demonstrating a stellar 
all-round performance that steered the visitors to home with ease. 

Electing to bat first, Ireland racked up 134-5 before bowling out Bangladesh 
for just 87 in 17.1 overs. This was Bangladesh's lowest total against the 
Irish side.

Prendergast who hammered 25 ball-32 with the willow scythe down Bangladesh by 
claiming 3-13 with the bowling.

No Bangladesh batters, apart from inform Sharmin Akhter Supta could make any 
resistance against a disciplined attack. Supta top-scored for the side with 
43 ball-38. Only two other batters could reach double digits with Shorna 
Akter making 20 and opener Dilara Akter adding 10.

Arelene Kelly and Laura Delany grabbed two wickets apiece to complement 
Prendergast.

Before picking up two wickets, Delay contributed handsomely in batting too by 
scoring team-best 35 runs from 25 balls, sending the ball across the ropes 
for four times. Prendergast was the only other batter to score over 30.

Opener Amy Hunter got a good start but failed to convert in a big knock as 
she fell to run-a-ball-23. Leah Paul who blasted 45 ball-79 in the previous 
match to tear apart Bangladesh bowlers, made only 16 this time.

Nahida Akter claimed 2-20 for Bangladesh in four overs while Jahanara Alam, 
Jannatul Ferdous and Fahima Khatun picked up one wicket apiece.