Bangladesh moved one step closer to a dominant series sweep after a commanding performance on Day 4 of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. By stumps, Ireland were struggling at 176 for 6, still 333 runs away from an impossible target of 509. With the pitch breaking up and the spinners in complete control, Bangladesh need only four more wickets to wrap up the match.
Bangladesh Resuming the innings at 156/1 Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque continued their steady partnership. Both batters reached well-made half-centuries, showing patience and control against the Irish attack.
Shadman was the more fluent of the two, scoring a composed 78 off 119 balls dismissed by Andy McBrine. His wicket brought captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to the crease managed only 1 runs while Mominul Haque made well crafted 87 runs off 118 balls .
Mushfiqur played with freedom in the second innings as well, smashing an unbeaten 53 off 81 deliveries,With the lead soaring past 500, Shanto declared the innings at 297 for 4 before the Tea break, leaving Ireland to chase a near-impossible 509 to win.
Ireland innings began with shaky notes, Taijul trapped both openers Andrew Balbirnie (13) and Paul Stirling (9) leg before wicket within the first few overs, immediately putting Ireland under pressure.Despite losing early wickets, Ireland showed some fight in the middle order. Harry Tector(50) And Cade Carmicheal 19 both added 51 runs together stood firm, Tector playing confidently against spin and bringing up a determined half-century his fifth in Test cricket. He looked solid in defence and punished loose deliveries to keep Ireland in the contest.
Curtis Campher supported him well, and the pair added 41 important runs for the fourth wicket. Their partnership slowed Bangladesh’s momentum and forced the bowlers to work harder on a wearing pitch.
Soon after, Lorcan Tucker also fell, leaving Ireland in trouble going into the final session.
Stephen Doheny 15, was a historic moment. With this dismissal, Taijul went past Shakib Al Hasan to become Bangladesh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, reaching 249 wickets.
the end of the day, Campher continued to show great resilience. His unbeaten 34 off 93 balls kept Ireland afloat, while Andy McBrine added a quick 11 off 13 balls* to ensure the game moved to Day 5.
Ban Vs Ire 2nd Test Day 4 Match summary
Bangladesh 1st innings: 476/10 in 141.1 overs
Top performer: Liton Das 128 runs off 192 deliveries, Andy Mcbrine 6/109 in 33.3 overs
Ireland 1st innings: 265/10 in 88.3 overs
Top performer: Lorcan Tucker 75* runs off 171 balls, Taijul Islam 4/76 in 35.3 overs
Bangladesh 2nd innings: 297/4 dec in 69 overs
Top performer: Mominul Haque 87 runs off 118 deliveries , Gavin Hoey 2/84 in 17 overs
Ireland 2nd innings: 176/6 in 54 overs at the end of day 4 Play
Top performer: Harry Tector 50 runs off 80 balls, Taijul Islam 3/55 in 20 overs
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