The hosts posted a first-innings lead worth 155 in Dhaka as centurion Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Shakib Al Hasan’s 159-run stand guided Bangladesh to 369 all out. Off-spinner Andy McBrine had a day to remember as he claimed figures of six for 118 – a new national record – with the Tigers losing their last five wickets for just 38. Bangladesh were ruthless in their brief spell in the field, subjecting their opponents to trial by spin and coming back with a damning verdict. Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie was next to fall, punching at Taijul but getting his angles wrong as the ball zipped through and flicked his off stump. The day started with Mark Adair dismissing Mominul Haque but Bangladesh saw their class acts in the middle order live up to their billing.

Source: The Herald April 05, 2023 18:11 UTC