Paul Stirling’s 77 helps Ireland to T20 victory over Bangladesh

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Ireland's captain Paul Stirling plays a shot during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Pic: Munir Uz Zaman/AFP via Getty Images

Captain Paul Stirling struck 77 runs off 41 balls as Ireland avoided a series sweep with a seven-wicket victory in the third Twenty20 cricket international against Bangladesh on Friday.

Bangladesh was bowled out for 124 in 19.2 overs after choosing to bat first. They recovered from 61-7, thanks to Shamim Hossain’s 42-ball 51. His effort was not enough, however, as Ireland raced to 126-3 in 14 overs.