Ireland had no answer to an unbroken century stand between Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful and opener Shariar Nafees as the hosts won the first one-day international in Mirpur by eight wickets.

Bangladesh need a minor miracle if they are to deny South Africa a series whitewash after the hosts were dismissed for 143 in the third and final one-day international in Mirpur.

Bangladesh beat Bermuda by seven wickets in a rain-affected match in World Cup Group B to claim the last place in the Super Eight.