CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Captain Liton Das’ half-century led Bangladesh to a Twenty20 series-tying win against Ireland on Saturday.

Liton’s 57 off 37 balls helped Bangladesh reach 174-6 and a four-wicket victory after Ireland posted a challenging 170-6.

The third and deciding T20 is on Tuesday.

Despite losing opener Tanzid Hasan cheaply, Bangladesh appeared on course for a comfortable win as Liton and Parvez Hossain took control of the chase.

They added 60 runs with Parvez contributing 43 before being dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep.

Liton then received support from Saif Hasan, who made 22.

Liton raised his 20th T20 half-century in style, slog-sweeping left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys for a six over long-on off 34 balls.

However, his dismissal sparked a collapse as

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