It was only some big hitting by Canning in the final over that took Ireland beyond 140. Canning struck back-to-back sixes, and a four to help her team garner 21 runs in the last over.
Six of the seven bowlers they employed on the day returned with wickets. Left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla was the pick of the lot, claiming three for 26 in her four overs.
In reply, Maguire gave Ireland the perfect start, as she bowled Dilara Akter on the third ball of the innings, with Bangladesh still to get off the mark.
However, the Asian side soon found their way back as Juairiya Ferdous and Sharmin Akhter put on 77 runs for the second wicket. Ferdous found her range, hitting 10 fours for a brisk half-century, but Akhter used up 40 balls for 27.
The wind was knocked out of Bangladesh’s sails after Ferdous fell to Lara McBride. In her second spell, left-arm spinner Maguire ran through the Bangladesh middle order, dismissing Akther, captain Nigar Sultana and all-rounder Sobhana Mostary in the space of two overs. Bangladesh lower-order did not have enough firepower in the death overs to cross the finish line.
