Coach heinrich malan

Coach Heinrich Malan: Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan reflected on the team’s performance against Bangladesh in the ongoing T20I series and said the players have made clear strides despite limited cricket in recent months. Ireland head into the decisive third T20I against Bangladesh with renewed confidence after a strong start to the series in Chattogram and a near-miss in the second match.

The touring side opened with an emphatic 39-run victory before Bangladesh clawed back in a tense finish to level the contest, setting up a high-stakes finale as both teams sharpen their preparations for the T20 World Cup in 2026.

Malan believes that the back-and-forth nature of the ongoing T20I series has been invaluable for the team’s long-term plans. Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, he said, “When we started this series, we were clear that it was part of our T20 World Cup build-up. We obviously haven't had the amount of cricket that we would have wanted throughout the year, but that's in the past. We’re now just focusing on where we're at.”