IRE VS BAN - 3rd ODI, Ireland v Bangladesh in England, 2023

The first game was washed out but the other two games were absolute entertainers. Ireland would feel if they had a bit more experience then the scoreline would have been in their favour. Bangladesh can take away a lot of positives from this series especially their growing fast bowling department. That's all from us. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, goodbye and stay safe..

Tamim Iqbal: Until the 40th over I had no idea Shanto would bowl. But with the way Mehidy bowled I was forced to give him the ball. That will be great (if he turns into an all rounder). If I say I had the belief we would win the game then I would be lying. At one point I thought the game was gone but when we got Campher and Tucker, I started to believe. They are a quality side and have quality players, they have to play more and if they can do that then they would be a great team. If you have a good bowling attack then it is easy to captain. I am very excited with the players we have especially the fast bowling unit. It is not only here but we have outnumbered a lot of teams with our support.

Najmul Shanto | Player of the Series: I just follow my process. I have been practising my bowling the last couple of days with Rangana Herath. Mehidy helped me a lot while I was bowling. I have been telling the captain that you should give me the ball. I follow his (Mehidy) action. Obviously (enjoyed) my first hundred. As a batter you want to score hundreds and thankfully I was able to do that. They were here all three games and thanks to them for coming and supporting us. I still have some work to do on my bowling.

Mustafizur Rahman | Player of Match: I have been doing this for a long time (bowling under pressure). Yesterday I was thinking of getting a 5-fer and a little disappointed to get only 4 wickets. The support here feels like home and thanks to everyone who have come here to support us.

Andy Balbirnie: It was very tough to take. We controlled large parts of the game but frustrating to not get over the line. We were going well but a couple of wickets shifted the momentum. Few of us got in there but didn't bat through. This is a harsh place to learn lessons. We batted well all the way through but lost wickets towards the end. We have played a lot of matches in such atmospheres, we needed someone to bat through and score 90-100. We have been looked after very well by everyone here.

18:55 Local Time, 17:55 GMT, 23:25 IST: What a thriller! We witnessed a last over finish in the previous game and have got another today. It went down to the wire and in the end Bangladesh came up trumps in the pressure situations. Ireland yet again came close but could not get over the line. The experienced pair of Stirling and Balbirnie set it up for the younger pair of Tector and Tucker with a 109-run stand for the second wicket. The younger duo took over the mantle and were coasting in the run chase, they added 79 for the fourth wicket but things fell apart when Shanto, an inspired bowling change by Tamim, broke that partnership. The Fizz came into the game and he picked up a 4-fer, Adair kept the game alive till the final over but Mahmud stayed calm and got the job done. Bangladesh take the series 2-0. Presentations coming up..

Hasan Mahmud to Young, leg byes, 1 run, Mahmud, you beauty! The youngster has held his nerve and pulled off a fine win for Bangladesh. He had just 10 to defend and has given his side a 4-run victory. Low full toss right at the toes, Young does not get his bat down in time and the ball crashes into the pad

Hasan Mahmud to Young, 2 runs, full and angled in, Young flicks it wide of long-on and Little scampers back for the second. 6 off 1

Hasan Mahmud to Joshua Little, 1 run, slower ball angled in, Little swings hard and misses, the ball struck him on the tummy and dropped on the pitch, Young called for the single and races to the other end. 8 off 2

Joshua Little, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Hasan Mahmud to Andy McBrine, out Caught by Mrittunjoy Chowdhury!! Mahmud looks so calm under pressure. Now celebrations or any emotions being showed by him, while the Bangladeshi fans in the crowd are going crazy with each passing wicket. Another slower ball and it is outside off, McBrine had to reach for it and he tries his best, but all he manages is an outside edge to short third, Mrittunjoy bends low and hangs on. Andy McBrine c Mrittunjoy Chowdhury b Hasan Mahmud 4(10)

Hasan Mahmud to Andy McBrine, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Hasan Mahmud to Young, 1 run, good length ball around off, Young knocks it into the off-side and brings McBrine on strike. 9 off 4

Craig Young, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Hasan Mahmud to Mark Adair, out Bowled!! It is Mahmud. Superb presence of mind under pressure. Adair showed his cards early there and is cleaned up. He walked across his stumps even as Mahmud was about to deliver and went for the scoop, Mahmud bowled the slower one at the stumps and Adair missed it completely. It was the back of the hand slower ball and Adair was deceived. 10 off 5.. Mark Adair b Hasan Mahmud 20(10) [4s-2 6s-1]

Hasan Mahmud to Mark Adair, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

10 off the last over. What a game! Mahmud to bowl and Adair is the man for Ireland. Some tense faces in both the dugouts. Who's going to hold their nerve?

Mrittunjoy Chowdhury to Mark Adair, 1 run, on a length and around off, Adair drives it to extra cover and hangs on to the strike

Mrittunjoy Chowdhury to Mark Adair, FOUR, dropped! Tough chance but Mehidy got a hand but the ball does not stick. Short and angled in, Adair swivels and pulls it backward of square leg, Mehidy runs to his right and sticks his hand out, but the ball does not stick and to make it worse it rolls into the rope

Mrittunjoy Chowdhury to Mark Adair, 2 runs, back of a length outside off, Adair slaps it in front of square and Shanto makes a vital save running across from sweeper cover, he saved a couple