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Tigresses secure T20 series win over Ireland

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Update: 2018-06-29 09:58:51
Tigresses secure T20 series win over Ireland

Second women's Twenty20 international, Dublin (Malahide):
Ireland 124-8 (20 overs): C Joyce 60, Delaney 20; Alam 2-15, Akter 2-18
Bangladesh 125-6 (19.1 overs): Sultana 51, Hoque 36; Delaney 2-21, Metcalfe 2-26
Bangladesh won by four wickets

Bangladesh moved into an unassailable 2-0 lead over Ireland in the women's T20 series thanks to a four-wicket victory at Malahide of Dublin city in Ireland on Friday (June 29).

Cecelia Joyce hit 60 and captain Laura Delaney added 20 as the hosts posted 124/8, with Jahanara Alam and Nahida Akter both taking two wickets.

Opener Shamima Sultana scored 51 to help Bangladesh reach 125-6 with five balls to spare.

The final game takes place at Pembroke in Dublin on Sunday.

BDST: 1958 HRS, JUNE 29, 2018
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