Paul Stirling lit up the opening match of the Bangladesh Tour of Ireland 2026 with the fastest half-century of his T10 career, racing to 50 in just 15 balls. The Irish captain unleashed a relentless assault on Bangladesh’s bowling attack, finishing with 52 off 16 deliveries, including seven towering sixes. His explosive innings all but ended the chase within the powerplay, setting up Ireland’s emphatic eight-wicket victory. Stirling capped off a memorable all-round performance by also claiming a wicket, earning a well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Check the full match scorecard : Bangladesh vs Ireland – Match 1
