Bangladesh’s spinners controlled most of the opening day in Sylhet, but multiple missed catches allowed Ireland to reach 270 for 8 at stumps. Ireland could have been bowled out on the first day, yet Bangladesh’s fielding lapses proved costly.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to take pacer Hasan Mahmud with the national squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. However, he will return home once the tournament officially begins, a reliable BCB source confirmed to Cricfrenzy.
Bangladesh's bowlers, who played a pivotal role in the T20 series whitewash against the West Indies, have been rewarded with career-best rankings. Sheikh Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain and Hasan Mahmud have all achieved their highest ratings to date.
A sensational final over by Hasan Mahmud sealed a dramatic 7-run victory for Bangladesh against the West Indies. Defending 10 runs in the last over, Hasan dismissed both Rovman Powell and Alzarri Joseph, ensuring a memorable win for the Tigers.