Bangladesh's dominant display on day four of their five-day Test series against Ireland ended with a comprehensive first-Test victory by an innings and 47 runs. The hosts sealed the win after lunch, leaving the tourists struggling to respond to Bangladesh's relentless bowling attack.
Ireland had started day four with an ominous position at 86-5 in their second innings - still facing a 215-run deficit - but showed remarkable spirit in fighting back. However, despite some valiant efforts from players like Andy McBrine and Andrew Balbirnie, the tourists ultimately succumbed to Bangladesh's might.
Andy McBrine led the fight on Friday with his fifth Test half-century, which has moved him into second place on Ireland's men's Test run-scorer list. He survived a couple of scares when given out in successive balls that were overturned on review, but batted with confidence, helping Ireland through to lunch.
However, Bangladesh continued to take wickets and sealed their thumping win after lunch. Taijul Islam then sealed victory for the hosts by removing Barry McCarthy for 25 as Ireland was all out for 254.
The second match of the two-Test series starts in Dhaka on Wednesday. Andrew Balbirnie said his team must be "better for longer" and acknowledged that Bangladesh showed how to get a big first innings score, which put them on the back foot throughout the game.
Ireland had started day four with an ominous position at 86-5 in their second innings - still facing a 215-run deficit - but showed remarkable spirit in fighting back. However, despite some valiant efforts from players like Andy McBrine and Andrew Balbirnie, the tourists ultimately succumbed to Bangladesh's might.
Andy McBrine led the fight on Friday with his fifth Test half-century, which has moved him into second place on Ireland's men's Test run-scorer list. He survived a couple of scares when given out in successive balls that were overturned on review, but batted with confidence, helping Ireland through to lunch.
However, Bangladesh continued to take wickets and sealed their thumping win after lunch. Taijul Islam then sealed victory for the hosts by removing Barry McCarthy for 25 as Ireland was all out for 254.
The second match of the two-Test series starts in Dhaka on Wednesday. Andrew Balbirnie said his team must be "better for longer" and acknowledged that Bangladesh showed how to get a big first innings score, which put them on the back foot throughout the game.
they just showed so much class and teamwork, it's like a beautiful thing to watch. i mean, irish guys are playing their hearts out, but sometimes you gotta give it up for the home team when they're on fire 
. taijul islam is like a rockstar out there, he just kept picking wickets all day 
. and that's the thing, bangladesh didn't just win this game, they set an example for the rest of the world. gotta respect that 
. anyway, can't wait to see what the next match has in store 
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! they played like champs! taijul islam sealed it for them with that last wicket 
. ireland fought hard but just couldn't keep up with bangladesh's bowling 
. can't wait for the next match in dhaka! 
. Still, you can't deny the strength of Bangladesh's bowling attack - that Taijul Islam is a game-changer 
. Bring it on, I say! Can't wait to see what Dhaka has in store 
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btw can u imagine playing cricket in such heat? 38 degrees celsius is like, what?! 
i need to get myself a new aircon for my home lol
, he batted so confidently and got them through to lunch. And then Bangladesh just took over after that 
? they just couldn't cope with that Bangladeshi attack 
. 215 runs down and they still went out there thinking they could bat it out 
, but Ireland's spirit was the one getting worn out 
is on fire 
. can't wait for the next match, hopefully Ireland's gonna come out stronger 
they just annihilated ireland 1-47 runs what can you say? it's like their bowling attack is unbeatable right now 
and andy mcbrine's 5th test half century was impressive too 
! They totally dominated the game and Ireland just couldn't keep up 
, he took down Barry McCarthy with such ease 
! The Irish team has to step up their game for the next match in Dhaka 
, they need to be "better for longer" 
. Bangladesh's got this series in the bag and I'm loving every minute of it 
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