Eire beat Bangladesh by 12 runs within the first recreation of a three-match T20 worldwide collection in Sylhet.
Eire received the toss and registered a powerful 169-5 after a century partnership between Leah Paul and captain Gaby Lewis.
Orla Prendergast then took three wickets and Arlene Kelly two as Eire produced a terrific comeback with the ball after the hosts’ speedy begin of their reply.
The second match of the collection takes place on Saturday with the ultimate recreation subsequent Monday.
Eire misplaced the one-day worldwide collection between the edges 3-0 earlier this month, with a facet that had a median age of just below 23.
Having determined to bat first, Eire misplaced Amy Hunter (10) early of their innings.
Lewis, who changed Laura Delany as Eire captain earlier than this tour, got here in at quantity three and hit 60 from 42 balls earlier than she was bowled by Fariha Islam Trisna.
It was Paul who stole the present for Ed Joyce’s facet nevertheless, as she managed 79 not out off 45 balls – her first T20 half-century – together with two sixes and 10 fours.
Prendergast and Delany each fell cheaply however Eire’s whole meant Bangladesh wanted to supply their highest T20 run chase to win.
