The second ODI of the three-game series between Ireland and Bangladesh will be played at the County Ground in Chelmsford on May 12.

After rain ended the first ODI with just 66.3 overs bowled and no result on Tuesday, Ireland and Bangladesh meet again on Friday morning in Chelmsford. Tuesday's missing result means South Africa have now qualified for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, as has Bangladesh, while Ireland must take part in a qualifying tournament. This ODI begins at 10:45 a.m. local time at the County Cricket Ground.

Ireland was close second best in the first ODI but still had plenty of time to take the lead in the first ODI before the rain started. In these conditions, they are far more competitive than they were at the beginning of the year when they played away against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh know there is still room for improvement after Tuesday's performance but will be pleased with the batting contributions from most of their players. You will expect to level up and win this game.

2nd ODI Preview

The second ODI between Ireland and Bangladesh will be held in Chelmsford on 12 May. The first game of the three-game series was abandoned due to rain and the series is currently 0-0.

Bangladesh fought first in the first game, adding 246 points to the board. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 61 runs while Najmul Hossain Shanto added 44. For Ireland, Joshua Little haunted three scalps while Mark Adair and Hume picked two wickets each. In response, Ireland were 65-3 when rain intervened and no further play was possible.

Both teams would be eyeing the second ODI to take the lead in the series. An exciting competition between them is expected here on Friday.

Pitch Report

After Bangladesh scored 246 runs on the surface of County Cricket Ground in the first ODI, Bangladesh managed well to restrain the hosts even during the run chase. Therefore, the field in question has so far served as a sports goal. However, at this venue, choosing to bowl first and chasing the target might prove to be a wise decision to win the toss.

Weather Report

Although the rain is expected to stop in the second half of the afternoon, rain is forecast for the entire morning and early afternoon on Friday.

Toss Prediction

Batting conditions appear to be better later in the day, so we expect both captains to be looking to field first before the second ODI.

Head to Head

With the first one-day international match between Bangladesh and Ireland being canceled due to rain, the duel between the two teams will continue to be held 9-2 in Bangladesh's favour.

Betting Tips

In the first one-day game played at the Chelmsford venue, play had to be abandoned at a point where there was no clear idea of ​​where the winner was likely to be. However, we expect the more experienced Bangladesh side to emerge victorious at the second ODI, taking place at the same venue. But the Irish team performed well in the first game. So you can expect a close encounter that will go to extremes.

Probable Playing XIs

Ireland 

Stephen Doheny, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Joshua Little

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Edabot Hossain.

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Ireland Key Players

Harry Tector The middle-order batter didn't look well set at 21 after hitting three fours on Tuesday. He rarely folds his wicket in this format and has an excellent ODI record.

Graham Hume The 32-year-old South African-born pace bowler has enjoyed some success for Ireland this year. He dismissed Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy in the first ODI.

Josh Little The fast bowler looks full of confidence after his IPL spell. On Tuesday he took the decisive wicket from Liton Das with just the fourth ball of the game.

Bangladesh Key Players

Najmul Hossain Shanto The left-hander was brilliant in the 2023 BPL and has not looked back in international cricket since. His ODI average this year is 42.16.

Shakib Al Hasan The all-rounder will be disappointed to be sacked after hitting 20 runs from 21 balls on Tuesday. He is a racquet and ball match winner in all international formats.

Shoriful Islam Despite being able to spray the ball either side of the wicket, he is a key wicket attacker in this format and will provide movement through the air and off the pitch at this venue.

Mushfiqur Rahim experienced Bangladeshi goalkeeper and batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to give his best in the second ODI against Ireland. In the first game he was the guests' best run-getter. He hit 61 runs in 70 deliveries and his batting was crucial in Bangladesh as he hit 246 runs on the board after the first innings.