The Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women match offers an exciting opportunity to evaluate two teams with contrasting strengths and strategies. Bangladesh Women enter the game with confidence in their spin-friendly conditions, while Ireland Women will rely on collective team effort and impactful individual performances.
With both sides aiming for a vital win, factors such as recent form, pitch report, and key players become crucial. This blog provides a complete match prediction and analysis to answer the key question — who will win today’s match?
Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head in WT20Is
- Total WT20I Matches Played: 14
- Bangladesh Women Wins: 8
- Ireland Women Wins: 6
- No Result / Tie: 0
Bangladesh Women and Ireland Women have built a competitive rivalry in Women’s T20 Internationals, having faced each other 14 times so far. Bangladesh Women hold a slight overall advantage with 8 wins, while Ireland Women have won 6 matches, showing that contests between these two sides are usually closely fought rather than one-sided.
Historically, Bangladesh Women enjoyed greater success, especially between 2012 and 2019, where they recorded multiple wins across venues such as Dublin, Utrecht, Dundee, and Sylhet.
Their ability to adapt to different conditions and apply pressure through disciplined bowling often gave them the edge during that period. Bangladesh also performed strongly in neutral-venue matches, including back-to-back victories against Ireland in Abu Dhabi in 2022.
However, the momentum has shifted in recent years. Ireland Women dominated the most recent WT20I series in December 2024, played in Sylhet, where they registered a clean 3–0 sweep. Ireland won those matches convincingly — by 12 runs, 47 runs, and 4 wickets — highlighting their improved batting depth, smarter bowling plans, and better execution under pressure, even in subcontinental conditions.
Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Total WODI Matches Played: 12
- Bangladesh Women Wins: 10
- Ireland Women Wins: 1
- No Result/Tie: 2
- Most Recent ODI Winner: Bangladesh Women (Apr 13, 2025, Lahore)
- Biggest Win Margin: Bangladesh Women by 154 runs (Nov 27, 2024, Mirpur)
In Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs), Bangladesh Women and Ireland Women have met 12 times so far, producing a competitive but historically one-sided rivalry. Bangladesh Women dominate the overall record with 10 wins, while Ireland Women have managed a single victory, and 2 matches ended with no result.
Bangladesh Women’s dominance is evident in both recent and past encounters. In 2024–2025, they achieved a clean sweep against Ireland, winning four consecutive ODIs in Mirpur and Lahore by comfortable margins of 5 wickets, 7 wickets, 7 wickets, and 2 wickets. Earlier, in 2017 and 2016, Bangladesh maintained their superiority in venues like Colombo and Belfast, securing wins by 7 wickets and 10 runs, respectively.
Ireland Women’s sole ODI victory in this rivalry came in August 2012 at Dublin, where they defeated Bangladesh by 61 runs, showcasing that while they can challenge, Bangladesh has historically been the stronger side. Two additional matches in 2012 and 2016 ended with no results due to interruptions.
Highest Match Aggregates – Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women in WODIs
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Total Runs | Ground | Match Date |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 475 | Lahore | 13 Apr 2025 |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 390 | Mirpur | 30 Nov 2024 |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 371 | Mirpur | 2 Dec 2024 |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 350 | Mirpur | 27 Nov 2024 |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 338 | Savar (2) | 26 Nov 2011 |
Highest Team Totals – Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women in WT20Is
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Total Runs | Ground | Match Date |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 326 | Sylhet | 5 Dec 2024 |
| IRE Women | BAN Women | 303 | Dublin | 1 Jul 2018 |
| BAN Women | IRE Women | 272 | Abu Dhabi | 18 Sep 2022 |
| IRE Women | BAN Women | 269 | Dublin | 28 Jun 2018 |
| IRE Women | BAN Women | 249 | Dublin (Malahide) | 29 Jun 2018 |
Key Players to Watch: Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women
In the upcoming clash between Bangladesh Women and Ireland Women, several players from both sides are expected to play a pivotal role. Their performance could directly influence the outcome of the match.
Bangladesh Women Key Players
- Nigar Sultana (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
Nigar is not only a steady batter but also an astute leader. Her ability to anchor innings and play under pressure makes her a vital player for Bangladesh. Expect her to guide the middle order and accelerate scoring when needed. - Fargana Hoque (Top Order Batter)
Known for her consistency, Fargana can set the tone for the innings. Her aggressive stroke play combined with smart running between the wickets makes her a key threat to Ireland Women’s bowlers. - Nahida Akter (Spin Bowler)
As a frontline spinner, Nahida can control the game during the middle overs. Her variations and knack for picking crucial wickets make her a player to watch closely, especially on subcontinental pitches.
Ireland Women Key Players
- Gaby Lewis (Opening Batter & Captain)
Gaby is Ireland’s most explosive batter and often sets the foundation for big totals. Her aggressive approach at the top of the order can put Bangladesh on the back foot early in the innings. - Laura Delany (All-Rounder)
Laura contributes with both bat and ball, making her a vital asset. She can stabilize innings in tricky situations or deliver key breakthroughs with the ball. - Kim Garth (Fast Bowler / All-Rounder)
Known for her pace and ability to swing the ball, Kim can make early inroads in the powerplay and change the course of the match with timely wickets.
Final Prediction: Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women
Based on recent form, head-to-head records, and pitch conditions, Bangladesh Women are likely to win this match. They have been consistent in both ODIs and T20Is, with a strong spin attack and experienced batters like Nigar Sultana and Fargana Hoque leading the way. While Ireland Women have shown promise, especially in their recent T20I series, the conditions in Sylhet favor Bangladesh’s style of play. Expect Bangladesh Women to take control in the middle overs and finish strongly, giving them the edge over Ireland Women.
