Bangladesh Wins 2nd T20I by 4 Wickets, Ties Series 1-1

Bangladesh edged Ireland by four wickets in a thrilling second Twenty20 international on Saturday, leveling their three-match series at 1-1 in Chattogram. The home team chased down a target of 171 with two balls remaining at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, setting up a decisive third match on Tuesday.

Ireland, who won the toss and elected to bat, started aggressively. Openers Paul Stirling and Tim Tector put on 57 runs in the first five overs, with Stirling scoring 29 off 14 balls, including three fours and two sixes, before his dismissal. Tim Tector followed with 38 off 25 balls, helping Ireland reach 75 for one at the end of the powerplay, their third-highest in T20 internationals. However, the innings faltered after the powerplay. Mahedi Hasan struck with figures of 3 for 25, removing Tim Tector, his brother Harry for 11, and Ben Calitz for seven, reducing Ireland to 103 for four in the 11th over.

Lorcan Tucker steadied the innings with 41 off 32 balls, forming a 56-run partnership for the fifth wicket with George Dockrell, who made 18 off 21. Despite this platform, Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman's tight lines, restricted the late...