Bangladesh Completes 3-0 ODI Series Win Over Ireland

Bangladesh completed a 3-0 whitewash over Ireland in the ODI series, enhancing their prospects for direct qualification to the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. In the final match, Bangladesh chased down Ireland's total of 185 with a commanding seven-wicket victory, highlighted by a record 143-run partnership between Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque. Akhter scored 72 and Hoque contributed 61, both continuing their strong form throughout the series. Bangladesh’s bowlers excelled, with Fahima Khatun leading the attack with 3 for 43. This series victory places Bangladesh in seventh position in the ICC Women’s Championship standings, just three points behind Sri Lanka for a qualifying spot. The success was marked by consistent performances, including a previous significant win by 154 runs and a five-wicket victory in the earlier matches.