Hosts Ireland have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the first of three-match ODI series on Tuesday (May 9) at Chelmsford.

The weather at Cambridge's Fenners pitch has made it difficult for the visiting team to do regular practices. Even their warmup was called off because of the weather.

Bangladesh have gone for three pacers considering the wicket- Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam in their playing XI. Mustafizur Rahman has been dropped for this match.

While Ireland have also gone for the same options in pace bowling unit with three pacers. Josh Little has made his comeback in the team after his commitment in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

With the ODI Super League coming to a close after the three-game series in Chelmsford, this contest takes on increased significance for the home team. The conclusion of this series will have far-reaching consequences for a third nation, South Africa. At the most recent ODI series between these two teams, played at Sylhet, Ireland were beaten 2-0.

On the other hand, Bangladesh have already qualified, and if they win the series, they will move up to either second (with a 3-0 record) or third (with a 2-1 record). They're in the fourth position right now.

Playing XI

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

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