First Test between Bangladesh and IrelandHeld at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Day 3 witnessed a spectacular batting display as Bangladesh planted a mammoth spot to multiply from the day after. Mahmudul Hasan Sevinci and Najmul Hossain Shanto. After Ireland posted 286 against a competitive all-out, Bangladesh’s batsmen took command of the match, setting the tone for a dominant victory.
The double centuries set Foundation’s 1st for Bangladesh’s dominancef Test
Joy was the star of Bangladesh’s innings, scoring an outstanding 171 runs off 286 balls with 14 fours and 4 sixes. Joy’s innings belied patience and controlled aggression as the early wickets first consolidated and then accelerated effectively to establish Bangladesh’s commanding position. His career-best score laid a rock-solid foundation and Ireland’s bowling attack, which contained his command, stifled.
Bangladesh’s top 3 batsmen in the 1st innings against Ireland 🏏#Mahmudulhasanjoy #Mominulhaque #Shadmanislam #Bangladeshcricket pic.twitter.com/lblcnlbpmg
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Brightening up the joy was Shanto, who had a near-century of 100 off 114 balls, including 14 fours. Shanto’s innings was crucial, especially as he took Bangladesh past the 550-mark after the departure of the earlier batsmen. Mominul Haque (82) and Litton das (60). The partnership between Joy and Shanto was the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s formidable innings and reflected the growing confidence and maturity in Test cricket.
Najmul Hossain Shanto departs after scoring his 8th test#Najmulhossainshanto #Bangladeshcricket pic.twitter.com/qbxnbmgvoo
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Including contributions from other key players Mushfigur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Mirazand Hassan Murad Crucial before Bangladesh declared 587/8, a score that put them in control of the match.
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Bangladesh go for a resounding victory over Ireland
Ireland’s first innings though half-centuries Paul Stirling (60) and a debutante Cade Carmichael (59)A commanding setup fell short due to Bangladesh’s tight bowling and fielding efforts. Bangladesh bowlers, lead Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan MahmudHe applied consistent pressure to restrict Ireland to 286.
Responding with such a mammoth total, Bangladesh then struck early in Ireland’s second innings on Day 3, reducing the visitors to 1 for 1 at a brisk pace. This early progress was tested in the Bangladesh Test, with Ireland 280 runs out and facing a tough fight against the hosts’ strong bowling arm.
The Sylhet pitch, initially a friendly pitch, started helping the Bangladesh spinners, adding to the difficulties for Ireland’s batsmen. Bangladesh’s strong batting display coupled with disciplined bowling turned the tide in their favour.
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