Ireland completed a flawless 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh in the Bangladesh Tour of Ireland 2026, sealing the final T10 international with a thrilling 13-run victory. Captain Paul Stirling produced a breathtaking all-round performance, smashing a career-best 87 off just 23 balls before returning to claim two crucial wickets, leading Ireland to another memorable triumph.

After being asked to bat, Ireland wasted no time imposing themselves on the contest. Although George Ross Adair departed for a quick 10, Paul Stirling turned the innings into a one-man exhibition of power-hitting. The Irish skipper unleashed a relentless assault on Bangladesh's bowlers, striking three fours and an astonishing twelve sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 378.26. Every bowler struggled to contain him as he dominated the powerplay and continued clearing the boundary with remarkable consistency.

Stirling received valuable support from Lorcan Tucker, who blasted 20 from just six deliveries, while Curtis Campher added a rapid 24 off seven balls to keep the scoring rate soaring. The finishing touches came from Harry Tector, who remained unbeaten on 50 from only 18 balls, bringing up his half-century in spectacular fashion with four boundaries and five sixes. Ireland eventually posted a mammoth 202/4, their highest total of the series and one of the biggest scores recorded in T10 cricket.

Bangladesh faced a daunting chase but responded with fearless intent. Openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon attacked from the outset, adding 64 runs for the opening wicket in just over three overs. Tanzid smashed 38 from 11 balls, while Emon contributed 33 from 13, giving Bangladesh genuine hope of pulling off a record chase.

Ireland fought back brilliantly through their experienced bowling attack. Joshua Little dismissed Tanzid before Paul Stirling removed both Emon and Towhid Hridoy in quick succession to derail Bangladesh's momentum. The decisive spell, however, came from Barry McCarthy, who once again showcased his class by claiming 3 wickets for just 12 runs, dismissing Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan and Afif Hossain to leave Bangladesh reeling at 95/6.

Despite the collapse, Saif Hassan refused to surrender. Continuing the outstanding form he displayed throughout the series, he hammered an unbeaten 60 off just 19 deliveries, launching nine sixes to keep Bangladesh's hopes alive. Taskin Ahmed added a sensational late cameo of 30 from only seven balls, but the required rate proved too steep. Matthew Humphreys removed both Taskin and Nasum Ahmed in the closing stages, ensuring Bangladesh finished on 189/8, falling 13 runs short of the target.

Paul Stirling's magnificent contribution with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award after scoring 87 runs and taking 2 wickets. Barry McCarthy once again delivered an economical and wicket-filled spell, while Harry Tector's unbeaten half-century ensured Ireland crossed the 200-run mark.

The comprehensive victory completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep for Ireland. Their explosive batting lineup consistently overwhelmed Bangladesh across all three matches, while the bowling unit repeatedly delivered at crucial moments. For Bangladesh, Saif Hassan emerged as the standout performer of the tour with another explosive unbeaten half-century, but the visitors were ultimately unable to overcome Ireland's relentless aggression and superior all-round performances throughout the series.