BD-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI: Bangladesh vs Ireland Women’s Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices, Ireland Women Tour of Bangladesh

BD-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction: The third ODI of the ongoing Ireland Women’s tour of Bangladesh is set to unfold at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on December 2, 2024, at 09:30 AM IST.

Bangladesh has already clinched the series with victories in the first two ODIs, making this final match crucial for Ireland to salvage some pride. Bangladesh will be keen on completing a 3-0 series sweep, which will add to their confidence as they eye direct qualification for the 2025 ODI World Cup.

Match Information:

• Date: December 2, 2024
• Time: 9:30 AM IST
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
• Broadcast: FanCode
• Live Stream: FanCode

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is expected to offer a slow and spin-friendly surface, ideal for spinners like Nahida Akhtar and Sultana Khatun to make an impact. While seamers may find some movement early on, the slow nature of the pitch will favour well-settled batsmen. The weather is expected to be clear and sunny, with no interruptions anticipated, ensuring a full game.

Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women\'s Preview:

Bangladesh Women’s:

Bangladesh has been in scintillating form throughout this series. Fargana Haque\'s solid batting, combined with the explosive performances of Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana, has propelled Bangladesh to victories in the first two matches. The team\'s strong middle order and the depth in bowling with spinners like Marufa Akter and Sultana Khatun have ensured they remain a dominant force.

Ireland Women’s:

On the other hand, Ireland has struggled to match up to Bangladesh\'s strength. While Amy Hunter\'s innings in the second ODI was commendable, she has largely been left to shoulder the responsibility on her own, with little support from other batters. Their bowlers, including Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly, have shown promise but have been outclassed by Bangladesh’s attacking approach.

Key Players

Bangladesh Women:

• Sharmin Akhter: With 139 runs in the first two matches, Sharmin has been Bangladesh’s top scorer and is likely to be a key player once again.
• Sultana Khatun: The leading bowler for Bangladesh with 5 wickets in two matches, Sultana has been exceptional with her spin and will play a pivotal role in this match.

Ireland Women:

• Amy Hunter: The Irish batter has been in form, scoring 68 runs in the second ODI. She’ll need to step up if Ireland is to challenge Bangladesh.
• Orla Prendergast: With both bat and ball, Orla is one of the few players who can make a significant impact for Ireland in this match.

BD-W vs IR-W Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Nigar Sultana, Amy Hunter

Batters: Fargana Haque, Sharmin Akhter, Amy Hunter

All-rounders: Orla Prendergast, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akhtar

Bowlers: Nahida Akhtar, Sultana Khatun, Arlene Kelly, Marufa Akter

Captain Choices: Sharmin Akhter, Amy Hunter

Vice-Captain Choices: Sultana Khatun, Orla Prendergast

Team News

Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squads with no injury updates reported as of now.

Bangladesh vs Ireland Women’s Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh Women: Fargana Hoque, Murshida Khatun, Sharmin Akhter (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter

Ireland Women: Gaby Lewis (c), Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter (wk), Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Leah Paul, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Ava Canning, Orla Prendergast

Bangladesh vs Ireland Women’s Full Squad

Bangladesh Women’s Squad: Nigar Sultana (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Sultana Khatun, Taj Nehar, Sanjida Akther

Ireland Women Squad: Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Alice Tector