Colombo: Shakib-al Hasan's all-round effort went in vain as Ireland beat Bangladesh by five runs to win their World T20 warm-up match, in Colombo, on Monday.
Asked to bat first Ireland posted 164 for six. Bangladesh ended at 159 for nine in their 20 overs.
Defending champions England outclassed Australia with a nine-run victory .
Summarised scores
England 172/6 in 20 ovs (A. Hales 52). Australia 163/6 in 20 ovs (M. Hussey 71). England won by 9 runs
Ireland 164/6 in 20 ovs (P. Stirling 71; Shakib 2/21). Bangladesh 159/9 in 20 ovs (Shakib-al Hasan 52; K. 'Brien 3/24). Ireland won by 5 runs
South Africa 186/6 in 20 ovs (AB de Villiers 54). New Zealand 177/8 in 20 ovs (R. Taylor 75; D. Steyn 4/25). South Africa won by 9 runs
Afghanistan 122/7 in 20 ovs ( A. Stanikzai 53; F. Edwards 3/24). West Indies 125/2 in 15.5 ovs (C.Gayle 65). West Indies won by 8 wkts
