Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Bangladesh vs Ireland | 2nd Test Match Preview – Who Will Win BAN vs IRE?

BAN vs IRE – 2nd Test | Match Preview

The Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 moves to the highly anticipated 2nd Test match, scheduled to be played from 19 November at 9:00 AM IST at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Both teams will be eager for a strong performance in this crucial red-ball contest.

Bangladesh enter this match with a balanced squad and strong home advantage. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side, bringing experience and consistency in the top order. The batting lineup looks steady with Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, and Mominul Haque, while veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and wicketkeeper Litton Das provide stability in the middle order.

Ireland, led by Andrew Balbirnie, will aim to challenge Bangladesh with disciplined and patient cricket. Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael are expected to provide strong starts at the top, supported by Harry Tector and Curtis Campher in the middle order. Wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker adds reliability behind the stumps and with the bat.

Expert Prediction: Bangladesh hold a stronger position with a 68% chance of winning, while Ireland have a 32% chance if their batting holds firm.