Ban vs Ireland Day 4th 1st test at Sylhet international cricket team Bangladesh wrapped up a commanding innings and 47 run victory over Ireland, take lead 1-0 in two matches test series,showcasing a complete team performance built on batting excellence and a ruthless spin attack. The hosts asserted their dominance from the outset, piling up an imposing first-innings total before dismantling Ireland twice on a surface tailor-made for spin.
Ireland resumed the morning session still trailing by 215 runs with five wickets in hand. Their faint hopes of extending the match rested heavily on the overnight pair of Andy McBrine and Matthew Humphreys. However, the sharply turning pitch offered little comfort against Bangladesh relentless spin trio.
The visitors, to their credit, showed resilience as McBrine anchored the innings with a fighting half-century (52). Useful lower-order contributions from Jordan Neill and Barry McCarthy helped Ireland stretch the contest into the afternoon. McBrine determined knock stood out as a rare moment of resistance amid the mounting pressure created by Bangladesh bowlers.
Ireland were eventually bowled out for 254 in their second innings, well short of making Bangladesh bat again. The foundations of the victory were laid by Bangladesh massive first-innings score of 587/8 declared
Bangladesh commanding innings and 47 runs victory over Ireland take 1-0 lead in two matches test series.
Hasan Murad shines on Debut
The highlight of the final day belonged to debutant left-arm spinner Hasan Murad, who delivered a stunning performance to seal the win. Building on his first-innings breakthroughs,
He finished with 4 for 60 in the second innings and an impressive match haul of six wickets, marking a memorable first appearance in Test cricket. Taijul Islam get 3 wickets while 2 wickets for Nahid Rana .
Ban vs Ire match summary 1st Test
Toss : Ireland won the toss and Opted to bat first
Ireland 1st innings : 286/10 in 92.2 overs
Top performer : Paul Stirling 60 runs off 76 deliveries , Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3/50 in 23 overs
Bangladesh 1st innings : 587/8 dec in 141 overs
Top performer : Mahmudul Hasan Joy 171 run off 286 balls, Matthew Humphreys 5/170 in 43 overs
Ireland 2nd innings : 254/10 in 70.2 overs
Top performer : Andy Mcbrine 52 off 106 deliveries, Hasan Murad 4/60 in 14 overs
Result: Bangladesh won by an innings and 47 runs take 1-0 lead in two matches test series
Player of the match: Mahmudul Hasan Joy 171 runs off 286 balls