Bangladesh are preparing to face Ireland in a three-match T20I series starting November 27 in Chattogram, with team director Abdur Razzak emphasizing the importance of regaining momentum in the shortest format. The squad, led by Litton Das, departed for Chattogram on Tuesday ahead of the series.

Razzak noted that Bangladesh comes into the series on the back of a 3-0 loss to West Indies, making this series crucial as it is the team’s final international assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February. He stressed the importance of maintaining momentum, saying, “The team that holds momentum longer ends up winning. We will try to make sure the momentum stays with us as long as possible.”

Bangladesh have played seven T20I series in 2025, winning four and losing three, and reached the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup T20. Razzak added, “It’s difficult to predict the final outcome right now. But our target will be to finish well. Of course, we want to win the series. We will try to win every match.”

Razzak also highlighted the role of former national skipper Mohammad Ashraful, who joined the team as a batting coach ahead of the Ireland series. He observed that Ashraful’s experience and focus on tactics rather than technique, along with his guidance during training and matches, is expected to have a positive impact on the squad.

The series schedule is as follows:

• 1st T20I: November 27
• 2nd T20I: November 29
• 3rd T20I: December 2

Bangladesh will aim to bounce back and build confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup.