Bangladesh crush Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in Sylhet
Bangladesh wrapped up a commanding victory in the first Test against Ireland, winning by an innings and 47 runs on the fourth day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh wrapped up a commanding victory in the first Test against Ireland, winning by an innings and 47 runs on the fourth day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy came close to his first double century but fell short in the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet.
Bangladesh took full control of the first Test in Sylhet, leaving Ireland reeling at 86 for 5 in their second innings on Day 3. The visitors still trail by 215 runs and will need a remarkable effort to avoid an innings defeat over the next two days.
Bangladesh dominated both with bat and ball on the second day of the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the opening day of the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet.
Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Bangladesh enjoyed a dominant second day in Sylhet, finishing on 338 for 1 at stumps in the first Test against Ireland.
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.
A steady day of Test cricket unfolded in Sylhet, where Ireland’s patient batting was matched by Bangladesh’s disciplined spin attack.
Ireland opener Ross Adair has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a knee bone stress injury.
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said his team is drawing confidence from Zimbabwe’s three-wicket win over Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this year as they prepare for the first Test of the two-match series beginning Tuesday at the same venue.
Mushfiqur Rahim is on the verge of becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches. If all goes according to plan, the former national captain will reach the milestone during the Test series against Ireland.