IRE VS BAN 1ST TEST

So, that is all from this game. A dominating performance from Bangladesh in home conditions. The action moves to Dhaka for the second match but expect similar conditions as we saw here at Sylhet. Ireland will look to level the series. Join us on the 19th of this month for the second Test. Join us at 3.30 am GMT and earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh's skipper. He says the opening partnership was tremendous and hopes they will contribute in the next match as well. On Hasan Murad, Najmul Hossain Shanto says he has been waiting for a long time, Murad is doing well in first-class cricket and reckons he is an exciting bowler. Shares they want to play on a sporting wicket, on all four days, it was a pretty good wicket.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says he is a bit disappointed but happy to contribute to the team's success. Mentions it was pretty good to bat on these conditions. Reckons he tried to score boundaries after reaching his century but Mominul Haque told him to play sensibly. Ends by saying they are excited for the next match as Mushfiqur Rahim will play his 100th Test.

Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland says they enjoy every challenge. Credits Bangladesh for the way they played and feels they put them on the back foot right from the start. He is happy with his team for the way they fought today. Tells skills wise, Bangladesh are brilliant in home conditions but in testing conditions, he is satisfied with how his team played. Reckons his team will play well if they are exposed to more international cricket.

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In the second and concluding session, Ireland counterattacked and tried to cut the deficit pretty quickly but Bangladesh stuck with their spinners to finish the proceedings. Ireland showed a tremendous fight in the second innings. They'll look to learn from it and replicate a similar performance in the second match and put in an even contest.

Against the odds and a formidable 301-run deficit, Ireland staged a fightback in the opening session of Day 4, led by Andrew Balbirnie and Andy McBrine. McBrine was superb, reaching his fifth Test half-century to anchor the innings and prevent a collapse. Despite the favourable turning conditions for Bangladesh's bowlers, the hosts struggled with the DRS, having four dismissal attempts denied. However, the visitors were a bit lucky on a couple of occasions. Ireland scored a crucial 107 runs in the session.

Ireland shuffled their deck in the third innings, sending out Cade Carmichael alongside Paul Stirling due to an injury to Andy Balbirnie. But the massive 301-run mountain proved too high to climb, as Carmichael, the debutant, fell quickly for just 5. Stirling and Harry Tector briefly showed resilience, adding 47 runs, but a moment of brilliance from Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto changed everything where he ran out Stirling directly from first slip! That dismissal triggered a painful collapse for the tourists. The wickets began to tumble in clusters, and by the close of play on Day 3, Bangladesh had seized complete control, reducing Ireland to a desperate 85 for five.

In response, Bangladesh didn't just bat, they built a fortress. The tone was set by a relentless 168-run opening partnership between Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shadman Islam. After Shadman fell for 80, Mahmudul went on to register a colossal 171. He wasn't alone, though. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century, and Mominul Haque added a fluent 82. This incredible collective effort marked a first for Bangladesh where all four top-order batters crossed the 50-run mark. With a quick fifty from Litton Das and contributions from the lower order pushing the total past 587/8, Shanto declared the innings, securing a formidable 301-run lead.

In the first innings, Ireland were all out for 286. It was a tough start for the tourists, who had chosen to bat first and immediately lost their skipper Andy Balbirnie for a duck. Though a solid 96-run stand between Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael steadied the ship, and the middle order chipped in, the innings ultimately belonged to the hosts' spin and seam attack. Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the charge with three wickets, ably supported by two each from Taijul Islam, Hasan Murad, and Hasan Mahmud.

Ireland's performance on Day 4 was indeed fantastic, but Bangladesh's dominating play ultimately sealed the game for them. The hosts' spinners were on top right throughout the game. However, Andy McBrine's resolute fifty and quick cameos from Jordan Neill and Barry McCarthy pushed the inevitable from Bangladesh a bit further. Bangladesh take the lead in the 2-match Test series. Let's recap how the game unfolded.

Decision overturned and Bangladesh have won it. Taijul Islam ends with three wickets. Flat and around off, spinning away slightly. McCarthy leans across to defend but seems to miss it. Litton Das appeals after taking it but the umpire is unmoved. Bangladesh take the review. UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the outside edge. Bangladesh win by an innings and 47 runs.

Decision overturned and Bangladesh have won it. Taijul Islam ends with three wickets. Flat and around off, spinning away slightly. McCarthy leans across to defend but seems to miss it. Litton Das appeals after taking it but the umpire is unmoved. Bangladesh take the review. UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the outside edge. Bangladesh win by an innings and 47 runs.

Full ball, outside off, McCarthy drives it to deep cover for a couple of runs.

An arm ball on middle, Craig Young looks to defend but splices it to cover.

Tossed up on off, Craig Young leans and blocks besides his pads.

Craig Young is the last man in.