Tigers beat Ireland by 44 runs

Bangladesh beat Ireland by 44 runs in their second warm-up match today at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium ahead of the World T20.

Bangladesh scored 179 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs, thanks to blistering half-centuries by ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim.

Shakib and Mushfique scored 58 and 59 runs respectively off just 32 and 30 balls in an unbroken 116-run fourth wicket partnership.

In reply, Ireland stumbled to 135 for the loss of eight wickets after 20 overs.

Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib were the pick of the bowlers, each claiming two scalps.

Bangladesh beat UAE by four wickets in their first warm-up match.

They will face Afghanistan in the first match of the World T20 on March 16 at the Mirpur Sher-e Bangla Stadium in the capital.