BAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction – 1st T20I, Ireland Tour of Bangladesh 2025 | 27 Nov 2025

The 1st T20I of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 brings an exciting clash between Bangladesh (BAN) and Ireland (IRE) on 27 November 2025. This match marks the beginning of the T20I leg after a dominant Test series performance from Bangladesh, while Ireland enter with the aim to reset and bounce back strongly in the shorter format.

Bangladesh will look to make full use of home conditions, relying on their explosive batting lineup and versatile bowling attack. Ireland, on the other hand, will depend on their experienced top-order and all-rounders to challenge Bangladesh in spin-friendly conditions. With both teams aiming for early momentum in the series, the opening T20I promises high-intensity cricket, offering great opportunities for fantasy players to pick high-value performers.

Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Bangladesh vs Ireland – 1st T20I, Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025
Date	27 November 2025
Venue	Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Start Time	5:30 PM IST / Local 6:00 PM
Format	T20 International (T20I)
Series	Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025/26

Pitch Report

• The Chattogram pitch is expected to be batting-friendly with even bounce, ideal for stroke-makers once they get set.
• There may be slight assistance for pacers early on, especially with new ball and possible seam/swing under lights.
• As innings progress, the surface tends to ease out — batsmen can exploit this advantage.
• A competitive first-innings total is in the range of 150–165.

Fantasy Impact: Great chance for batters to score big — top-order bats, finishers and strike bowlers will hold value. Prioritize aggressive batters, pacers who can strike early, and a couple of all-rounders.

Team Preview & Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh (BAN) – Preview

Bangladesh come into this match after a dominant Test series win over Ireland. They’ve selected a balanced T20I squad blending youth and experience.

Probable XI – Bangladesh:

• Top-order batters: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, plus aggressive batsmen
• Wicket-keeper & middle-order: Litton Das (c & WK)
• Batting depth: Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, others
• All-rounders / Bowling combinations: spin + pace options — includes players like Nasum Ahmed, seamers for early strike, and some finishing all-round bats.

Strengths: Home conditions, batting depth, ability to exploit familiar surface, varied bowling options (pace + spin).
Concerns: Recent T20I form has been shaky — a 3-0 whitewash loss at home vs West Indies recently.

Ireland (IRE) – Preview

Ireland enter this T20I series after a tough Test tour where they lost both matches. They will rely on experienced players — both batters and bowlers — to challenge Bangladesh in tough conditions.

Probable XI – Ireland:

• Top-order and experienced batters: Paul Stirling (c), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany — capable of aggressive starts.
• Wicket-keeper & middle-order: Lorcan Tucker (WK), plus other middle-order batsmen
• Bowling all-rounders / seam/spin bowlers: Mark Adair, seamers like Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy — need to strike early to disturb Bangladesh’s batting rhythm.

Strengths: Aggressive top-order, all-round options, ability to give surprises if they execute well.
Concerns: Playing away in subcontinental conditions — adaptation to spin and slow surfaces may be challenging. Lack recent good form.

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

• Historically in T20Is, Bangladesh have had upper hand — but on this tour, recent results have put both teams under pressure.
• Ireland’s recent T20 series before tour was poor.
• Bangladesh’s recent T20I form has also been inconsistent after a home series loss to West Indies.

This sets up a contest where execution and adaptability will matter more than past record.

Top Fantasy Picks

Batting Picks

• Tanzid Hasan Tamim (BAN) — aggressive opener, high strike potential in powerplay and death overs.
• Paul Stirling (IRE) — experienced opener; if he gets set, can deliver big in subcontinental conditions.
• Harry Tector (IRE) or Parvez Hossain Emon (BAN) — good middle-order batters, big upside if early wickets.

All-Rounders / Utility Picks

• Mark Adair (IRE) — bowling + handy lower-order bat potential; can fetch significant fantasy returns.
• Curtis Campher (IRE) — known for aggressive batting + light bowling; high-risk/high-reward pick.
• Bangladesh bowling all-rounder (pace/spin) — provides balance and safer baseline points.

Bowlers (Strike / Spin / Death Specialists)

• Bangladesh pacer (new-ball or death overs specialist) — early wickets or death-over control valuable in subcontinental T20.
• Ireland seam/spin options — might benefit if batters take time to settle; wicket-taking potential.

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Captain Suggestions:

• Tanzid Hasan Tamim (BAN) — aggressive top-order bat, high ceiling.
• Paul Stirling (IRE) — high-risk but high-reward; good if he fires.
• Mark Adair (IRE) — bowling + possible batting returns; safer all-round pick.

Vice-Captain Suggestions:

• Curtis Campher (IRE) — all-round upside.
• Bangladesh bowler (pace/spinner) — wicket chance + value in fantasy multipliers.
• Mid-order batter (Tector or Emon) — stable runs if top order fails.

Dream11 Strategy

Small League (SL)

• Build around a stable top-order batter (Tamim/Stirling) + 1 all-rounder + 2 bowlers (pace/spin) + 1 middle-order bat.
• Mix players from both teams to hedge risk, especially given unpredictable form.
• Use Captain: top-order batter / proven all-rounder; Vice-Captain: bowler or second batter.

Grand League (GL)

• Balanced all-round heavy strategy: 2–3 batters + 2 all-rounders + 2 bowlers to maximize points across departments.
• Consider differential picks (less popular all-rounders or lower-order batters) for upside.
• Risk-reward picks: e.g., Stirling + Adair + Campher combination, expecting high returns if they perform.

Match Prediction

Given conditions, home advantage, and team composition:

• Likely Winner: Bangladesh (BAN) — they have better home-conditions scoring potential, balanced squad, and greater familiarity with pitch & weather.
• However, Ireland (IRE) are capable of an upset — if their top-order gets going and bowlers strike early, match could tilt their way.
• Expect total around 155–165 in first innings.

Predicted Result: Bangladesh to win — but expect a competitive contest under 10-run margin.

Conclusion

The 1st T20I between Bangladesh and Ireland promises to be a fascinating contest — a mix of subcontinental batting-friendly conditions, paced bowling opportunities, and opportunity for batters and all-rounders to shine. While Bangladesh remain favorites on paper due to home advantage and balanced squad, Ireland’s experienced top-order and all-round options mean they should not be underestimated. For Dream11 cricket players: smart picks — especially aggressive batters, strike bowlers, and all-rounders — can lead to winning teams.