Ireland vs Bangladesh – 1st One-Day International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Ireland vs Bangladesh taking place? Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 – 10:45 (UK)
Where is Ireland vs Bangladesh taking place? Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
What channel is Ireland vs Bangladesh on? Viewers in Ireland can watch this match live on Premier Sports
Where can I stream Ireland vs Bangladesh? Viewers in Ireland can stream this match live via the Premier Sports App, whilst viewers in the UK can stream this match through Viaplay
LAST MEETING
Bangladesh beat Ireland by ten wickets
THE PREDICTION
If Ireland are to qualify automatically for the ICC Cricket World Cup later this year, they must sweep Bangladesh in this three-match ODI series in Chelmsford, starting on Tuesday. It’s the first men’s international be played at the home of Essex County Cricket Club since 1999 and it will be significantly different than the sub-continental conditions that saw Bangladesh dominate when these two nations collided early this year. The boundaries are notoriously short at Chelmsford and the pitches prepared will be a paradise for the batters, so expect a high-scoring contest. This may just play into Ireland’s hands, with Bangladesh perhaps needing time for their players to adapt to conditions and the return of fast bowler Josh Little serves as a huge boost for the ‘Boys in Green’. Therefore, provided the weather plays ball, Ireland are worth backing to take the spoils in this opening ODI.
