BAN vs IRE: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 1st ODI

Bangladesh will host Ireland in the multi-format series starting on Saturday. ODIs will get underway first, followed by the T20Is and later sides will finish the proceedings with a solitary Test. Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the entire 3 ODIs.

Match Details:

Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st ODI

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: March 18th, at 1:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for BAN vs IRE, 1st ODI?

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has hosted 4 ODIs to date and is all set to host an ODI after a gap of 3 years. We can expect a balanced surface for this match. Since both side doesn’t know how the wicket plays hence bowling first is a good option.

On the occasion of the 103rd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Bangladesh Team assemble to cut a cake after practice at the SICS in Sylhet.#BCB | #Cricket pic.twitter.com/65k8LqeYoP

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 17, 2023

Recent form:

Bangladesh: Won Lost Lost Lost Won

Ireland: NR Won Lost Lost Lost

BAN vs IRE, 1st ODI Probable Winners:

Bangladesh are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs IRE, 1st ODI?

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy / Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman

Ireland

Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy / Matthew Humphreys, Ben White

Injury Updates:

As of now, there are no injury concerns. It will be added when there is an update.

Itinerary: Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2023#BCB | #Cricket | #BANvIRE pic.twitter.com/LZy67QWNmV

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 15, 2023

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for BAN vs IRE, 1st ODI?

Top Pick – Batter

Andy Balbirnie adapts himself to the conditions and takes responsibility on his shoulders. In his 89 ODIs, he has scored 2665 runs at an average of 33.31 which includes 8 centuries and 13 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Shakib Al Hasan played a key role in the last ODI series denying a 3-0 win for England. In 3 matches, he has scored 141 runs at an average of 47 and picked up 6 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Taskin Ahmed is the new bowling leader for Bangladesh. In his 54 ODIs, he has scalped 73 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 28.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Liton Das failed utterly in the ODI series against England, scoring 7 runs across 3 innings however he is fresh off from a match-winning 73 runs in his last T20I.

X-Factor:

Najmul Hossain Shanto will bat at No.3 for Bangladesh. He had a good ODI series against England where he scored 111 runs in 3 matches which includes 2 half-centuries.

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— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) March 14, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for BAN vs IRE, 1st ODI?

1. Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal (c), George Dockrell, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Andy McBrine, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

2. Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (c), Lorcan Tucker, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Andy Balbirnie, Shakib Al Hasan, Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher (vc), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mark Adair

Pre-Match Analysis:

Bangladesh are buzzing with confidence having bossed up world champions England in the T20I series 3-0 however they lost the ODI series against Three Lions 2-1. They have tweaked their squad a little from their previous series with no place for Shamim Hossain, Taijul Islam, and veteran Mahmudullah. The selectors have included Yasir Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Zakir Hasan saying it’s the best opportunity for them to try out different combinations with World Cup just a few months away. Tamim Iqbal will continue to lead the side. They have got many inform players in their ranks with the likes of Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Taskin Ahmed who is doing an exceptional job in the white ball is the main face of the bowling department. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be their integral player who is doing well lately.

Ireland on the other hand, touring Bangladesh after 15 years for a bilateral series. They were whitewashed by Bangla Tigers 3-0 back in 2008. They have a lot to prove on this tour as they have won only twice against Bangladesh in the ODIs out of their 9 meetings. Experienced batter Andy Balbirnie will continue as their skipper on this tour for all formats. Speedster Josh Little who was initially picked up only for ODIs ruled out of the series with a hamstring injury. The side mainly relies on Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, and Andy Balbirnie with the bat. George Dockrell who has completely transformed as a batter will be keen to show his potential. Mark Adair and Ben White are their go-to-go bowlers.