Eire beat Bangladesh by 12 runs within the first recreation of a three-match T20 worldwide sequence in Sylhet.
Eire gained the toss and registered a powerful 169-5 after a century partnership between Leah Paul and captain Gaby Lewis.
Orla Prendergast then took three wickets and Arlene Kelly two as Eire produced a terrific comeback with the ball after the hosts’ fast begin of their reply.
The second match of the sequence takes place on Saturday with the ultimate recreation subsequent Monday.
Eire misplaced the one-day worldwide sequence between the groups 3-0 earlier this month, with a aspect that had a mean age of just below 23.
Having determined to bat first, Eire misplaced Amy Hunter (10) early of their innings.
Her fellow opener Lewis, who changed Laura Delany as Eire captain earlier than this tour, hit 60 from 42 balls earlier than she was bowled by Fariha Islam Trisna having shared a 107-run stand with Paul.
It was Paul who stole the present for Ed Joyce’s aspect, ending on 79 not out off 45 balls – her first T20 half-century – together with two sixes and 10 fours.
Prendergast and Delany each fell cheaply however Eire’s complete meant Bangladesh wanted to provide their highest T20 run chase to win.