Tigresses succumb to T20 series defeat to Ireland

Ireland have won the women's T20I series against Bangladesh with a 47-run win Saturday in the second encounter of the 3-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, reports UNB.
The tourists lost the ODI series 3-0, but bounced back strongly in the first T20I, and then they continued to dominate and won the second match as well
Before this T20I series at home, Bangladesh lost to India and Australia earlier this year too. Overall, Bangladesh lost 10 matches in the format on the row, and they are now on the verge of a clean sweep.
Opting to bat first, Ireland posted a competitive 134 for 5, thanks to Orla Prendergast's crucial 32 and a late flourish from Laura Delany (35).
Nahida Akter was the best bowler for Bangladesh taking two wickets conceding only 20 runs.
Bangladesh's run chase faltered from the outset as they struggled to form partnerships and were ultimately dismissed for a paltry 87 in 17.1 overs.
A late collapse proved fatal, with Bangladesh losing their last five wickets for just 17 runs, dramatically slumping from 70 for 5 to 87 all out.
Prendergast starred with the ball as well, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs, while Arlene Kelly, and Laura Delany chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Only Sharmin Akhter (23) and Shorna Akter (20) offered any resistance as the Bangladesh batting lineup crumbled.
Prendergast's all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award. The Irish bowlers
maintained a disciplined line and length throughout, making it difficult for the Bangladeshi batters to score freely.
The third and
ast match of the T20I series will be played on December 09 at the same venue in Sylhet.