Harry Tector is an Irish professional cricketer, born on 6 December 1999.
He made his full international debut for the Ireland national cricket team in September 2019.
Over the years, he has become one of Ireland’s key batsmen — known for his attacking style, consistency, and ability to score quickly in limited‑overs cricket.
What happened in IRE vs BAN 2025 (1st T20I)?
In the first match of the 2025 T20I series between the Bangladesh national cricket team (BAN) and Ireland, played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, Ireland beat Bangladesh by 39 runs.
Ireland innings
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Ireland posted 181/4 in 20 overs.
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Key contributions:
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Paul Stirling: 21 (18) — solid start.
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Tim Tector: 32 (19) — brisk batting that powered the innings.
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Harry Tector: unbeaten 69 (45 balls), smashing five sixes + one four, strike rate ~153.33 — the backbone of Ireland’s total.
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Lorcan Tucker: 18 (14), timely hitting down the order.
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Lower-order hitters, including Curtis Campher and George Dockrel, added useful runs to push the score beyond 180.
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Bangladesh chase
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Bangladesh managed 142/9 in their 20 overs.
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Bangladesh’s innings collapsed early — four wickets down within powerplay overs.
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Notable performances: the batting line included players like Tawhid Hridoy and Mustafizur Rahman in the squad, but Bangladesh could not mount a serious challenge.
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On the bowling front, the debutant spinner Matthew Humphreys stole the show — claiming a career‑best 4 wickets for 13 runs (4‑13) to dismantle Bangladesh’s batsmen.
As a result, Ireland won by 39 runs, giving them a strong start to the series.
Why was this match important?
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It ended a 14‑month T20I winless streak for Ireland.
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It reaffirmed Harry Tector’s status as a key wicket in Ireland’s batting lineup — his 69* was his best in recent times.
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Matthew Humphreys’ 4‑13 introduced a new bowling threat for Ireland, giving more balance to their attack.
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It showed that even with the pressure of overseas conditions, Ireland can post a competitive total and defend it efficiently.
Who are the other players you mentioned — and how do they fit in?
You asked about keywords like Tim Tector, Paul Stirling, Matthew Humphreys, Lorcan Tucker, Tawhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman, plus “live match score” context. Here’s how they connect:
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Tim Tector — Harry’s younger brother, also played in this match and scored 32 off 19 balls. Good showing from the Tector brothers together.
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Paul Stirling — Veteran opener for Ireland, gave a quick start with 21 off 18.
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Matthew Humphreys — Emerging bowler for Ireland; his 4‑13 broke Bangladesh’s chase early. Lorcan Tucker — Provided valuable lower‑order runs (18 off 14) to boost the total.
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Tawhid Hridoy — Bangladesh batter, part of the squad — though in this match, Bangladesh’s top order collapsed; Bangladesh couldn’t chase.
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Mustafizur Rahman — Experienced Bangladesh seamer. Though in this match the wickets went to other bowlers, his presence adds weight to the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Using these names in your content helps cover many angles: batting depth, bowling variations, youth + experience mix.
What does this mean for upcoming matches & series?
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Ireland now has momentum — confidence from this win could drive them to push for a series lead.
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Bangladesh will likely rethink — their top order collapse shows vulnerability to disciplined bowling. They may adjust strategy or player combinations.
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For fans — matches between Ireland and Bangladesh are becoming competitive; expect exciting batting displays from both sides, plus balanced bowling.
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For players like Harry Tector — such innings raise their value and reputation for future tournaments, and for bowlers like Matthew Humphreys — this performance can cement their spot.
