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IRELAND Women lost by 154 runs to Bangladesh in the first one-day international in Mirpur.
After winning the toss and opting to bat, the home side amassed 252 for four from their 50 overs.
Sharmin Akhter fell four runs short of a century while opener Fargana Hoque scored 61 as Bangladesh posted a strong total.
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