Bangladesh Outclass Ireland , Final-Day Spin Show Completes 2–0 Test Sweep

Bangladesh wrapped up a commanding victory on Day 5 of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, securing a 2–0 series sweep. The hosts displayed complete control throughout the match, with their spinners  dismantling the Irish batting lineup.

Ireland entered Day 5 in a dire position. Chasing a mammoth target of 509, they started the morning at 176 for 6, still needing 333 runs with only four wickets left. Their only path to survival was to bat out an entire day against a relentless spin attack—something extremely difficult on a turning Dhaka pitch.

Overnight batters Curtis Campher (34*) and Andy McBrine (11*) carried Ireland’s hopes, but Bangladesh struck almost immediately. In just the second over of the morning, off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped McBrine lbw for 15. That wicket opened the door for Bangladesh, who sensed an early finish.

The Irish tail was exposed far sooner than they would have liked, and Bangladesh did not waste time tightening their grip. The pitch offered sharp turn and bounce, and the home side’s spinners were disciplined and accurate from ball one.

Curtis Campher tried hard to hold the innings together, showing courage and patience, with Jordan Neill put 48 runs partnership after dismissed Andy Mcbrine (21),  Then with Gavin Hoey(37) add 54 runs partnership for the 9th wicket but it’s not enough and Hasan Murad took Final wicket, Ireland Bowled out on 291/10 , Curtis Campher steady unbeaten on 71.

Hasan Murad 4/44 and Taijul Islam 4/104  picked up wickets for Bangladesh while One wicket for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Khaled Ahmed.

Bangladesh vs Ireland match summary

Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and Opted to bat first

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: 291/10 in 113.3 overs

Top performer:  Curtis Campher 71* runs off 259 deliveries , Hasan Murad 4/44 in 22.3 overs

Result: Bangladesh won by 217 runs

Player of the match: Mushfiqur Rahim 106 (214) & 53* (81)

Player of the series: Taijul Islam 4 innings and 13 wickets