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Ireland lost two wickets inside the powerplay as they ended the first ten overs with 39 runs on the board in pursuit of Bangladesh’s 246 for nine in the first ODI of the three-match series in Chelmsford, England on Tuesday.
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam removed Ireland opener Paul Stirling early in the fourth over to give the Tigers their first breakthrough after the hosts scored 22.
Stirling, in his natural approach, came out aggressive as he hit two fours and a six for his 10-ball 15 but he struck a short and wide one from Shoriful to backward-point where an able Mehedi Hasan Miraz grasped onto a simple chance.
Pacer Hasan Mahmud then got into the act as he bowled a ripper to get rid of Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirinie for a nine-ball five. Hasan got one off a good length to nip back and find the top of the off-stump to leave Ireland two down for 27 after the first five overs.
