Ireland Women go up against Bangladesh Women in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier on Sunday, September 25, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 8:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 

Ireland Women and Bangladesh Women have both ensured their qualification for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa after winning their respective semi-finals.

The Irish women’s cricket team beat Zimbabwe Women by four runs in an exciting semi-final clash. Ireland Women put 137 runs on the scoreboard after batting first which was followed by a good bowling performance, headlined by Jane Maguire’s spell of 2/18 in four overs. Ireland’s only defeat in the qualifiers came against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh are unbeaten in this tournament and have performed admirably in all the matches. Salma Khatun and Sanjida Akter Meghla were crucial in a low-scoring semi-final for the Bangladeshi side as they sealed an 11-run victory. Nigar Sultana is their top run-getter in this tournament while Salma Khatun tops the wicket-taking charts.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final odds

Parimatch odds: Bangladesh Women: 1.58, Ireland Women: 2.34

Betwinner odds: Bangladesh Women: 1.59, Ireland Women: 2.36

10CRIC odds: Bangladesh Women: 1.58, Ireland Women: 2.34

1xBet odds: Bangladesh Women: 1.60, Ireland Women: 2.39

Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women head-to-head in T20Is 

Bangladesh have played 10 WT20Is against Ireland, winning seven matches, while the Irish team have managed only three victories. The Bangladesh women’s cricket team also won the group stage fixture earlier in this qualifier.

Ireland Women’s last success in this fixture was a six-wicket win in 2018, thanks to Gaby Lewis’s half-century in the run chase. Bangladesh Women have emerged victorious in four of the last five matches in this format.  

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier squads

Ireland Women: Laura Delany (captain), Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rachel Delaney, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron (wicketkeeper).

Bangladesh Women: Nigar Sultana (captain), Fahima Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Jahanara Alam, Lata Mondal, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Rumana Ahmed, Salma Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Shamima Sultana (wicketkeeper), Sharmin Akhter.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women probable playing XI

Ireland Women: Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (captain), Eimear Richardson, Shauna Kavanagh, Mary Waldron (wicketkeeper), Arlene Kelly, Lean Paul, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey.

Bangladesh Women: Shamima Sultana (wicketkeeper), Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (captain), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Jahanara Alam.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final combined fantasy XI

Shamima Sultana (wicketkeeper), Orla Prendergast, Gaby Lewis, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (captain), Laura Delany, Rumana Ahmed, Nahida Akter, Salma Khatun, Arlene Kelly, Jahanara Alam.

Ireland Women top picks vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final

Gaby Lewis: Ireland’s opening batter has looked in great touch in this tournament, scoring 121 runs in four matches. Lewis has also scored the most runs for Ireland Women in this format. Earlier in this tournament, she smashed 66 runs off only 37 balls against Scotland Women to help the Irish side cross the 160-run mark on the scoreboard.

Arlene Kelly: The 28-year-old all-rounder has been Ireland’s best bowler in the tournament, with her six wickets playing a major role in helping the Irish side qualify for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. She bowled a spell of 1/30 in four overs against Bangladesh Women last time out.

Bangladesh Women top picks vs Ireland Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final

Nigar Sultana: The Bangladesh captain has once again proved to be a nemesis for the opposition in this tournament, leading the run-scorers charts with 174 runs in four matches. Sultana anchored the Bangladeshi innings against Ireland Women last time out with her 53-ball 67-run knock. Sultana became only the second Bangladesh Women’s player to score 1000 WT20I runs during this tournament.

Nahida Akter: Scalping six wickets in four matches so far, Nahida Akter has once again derailed opposition batters in this format. The 22-year-old is the second-highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh Women in this format with 66 wickets, 13 behind the leader Salma Khatun. Akter’s spell of 2/23 proved to be the undoing of the Irish batters earlier in the tournament.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final prediction 

Ireland Women and Bangladesh Women have both already sealed their spot in South Africa next year. Bangladesh Women have been the dominant force against the Irish ladies in this format, beating them comfortably in the group stage of this tournament. The odds are in favour of Bangladesh and they are expected to win the final.

The Irish women’s cricket team have not won against Bangladesh for four years while losing thrice in a row in this fixture. However, Ireland Women have been competitive in this tournament and are tipped to challenge the Bangladeshi side in the final.

Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final playing conditions and weather report

Maximum Temperature: 37°C

Precipitation: 0%

Humidity: 46%

Wind: 16 km/h

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