Ireland Chooses to Bat First in Second T20I Against Bangladesh, Swaps Campher for Calitz
In a strategic move, Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling opted to bat first after winning the toss in the second T20I against Bangladesh. The match took place in Chattogram, showcasing Ireland’s determination to build a strong innings.
Team Changes and Player Line-ups
Ireland made a notable change from their victorious lineup in the first T20I. Curtis Campher was replaced by Ben Calitz, a middle-order batter who has limited experience in the format.
Calitz’s only previous T20I appearance was against England in September. His selection emphasizes Ireland’s aim to strengthen their squad as they face Bangladesh.
Banladesh’s Team Composition
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain
- Saif Hassan
- Litton Das (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Nurul Hasan
- Tanzim Hasan
- Mahedi Hasan
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mohammad Saifuddin
Ireland’s Line-up
- Paul Stirling (captain)
- Tim Tector
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper)
- Ben Calitz
- George Dockrell
- Gareth Delany
- Mark Adair
- Barry McCarthy
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
This T20I clash holds significant importance for both teams as they aim to showcase their skills and adapt their strategies for the shortest format. Ireland’s decision to bat first reflects their confidence as they seek to secure another win against Bangladesh.
