BAN vs IRE Prediction, Test Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Bangladesh will cross swords with Ireland in the first Test of the two-match series at theSylhet International Cricket Stadium, starting on Tuesday, November 11.

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Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh suffered a defeat to Sri Lanka away from home in a two-match Test series by 0-1 in June 2025. On the other hand, Ireland, led by Andrew Balbirnie, secured a win over Zimbabwe in the only Test in February 2025.

BAN vs IRE, Test Series 2025, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs Ireland, Test Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 9:30 AM IST, November 11 to 15

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

BAN vs IRE, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue is 265. The team batting first won three games out of four matches played at this venue. We can expect spinners to do well on this surface as the game progresses.

BAN vs IRE, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Probable XIs

Bangladesh

Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Nahid Rana.

Ireland

Stephen Doheny, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young.

BAN vs IRE, Test Series 2025, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Bangladesh.

These two sides played only one Test against each other, with Bangladesh coming out on top by seven wickets in April 2023. With the hosts boasting a heavy spin line-up and exceptional batting order, we can anticipate Bangladesh coming out on top quite comfortably.

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