Bangladesh seal seven-wicket Test win over Ireland
Ireland remain without a win in Test cricket after Bangladesh secured a seven-wicket victory on day four of the one-off Test in Mirpur.
Andy Macbrine Sport News
Bangladesh beat defiant Ireland in one-off test
Bangladesh defeated Ireland by seven wickets in their one-off test on Friday, comfortably chasing down the 138 runs needed for victory on the fourth day in Mirpur after an inspired fightback by the touring side a day earlier.
Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 4 Live Score: Ireland Look To Extend Lead vs Bangladesh
BAN vs IRE, One-Off Test Live Updates: Ireland resume their second innings at 286/8 against Bangladesh on Day 4 of the one-off Test, leading the hosts by 131 runs in Dhaka. Andy McBrine was unbeaten on 71 at stumps and the visitors will look to extend their lead over the hosts. Earlier, debutant Lorcan Tucker on Thursday became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century, leading a tenacious fightback against Bangladesh. Tucker made 108 off 162 balls before falling to the bowling of Ebadot Hossain, with Shoriful Islam taking the catch at extra cover. The 26-year-old Tucker hit 14 fours and a six during his time at the crease.(LIVE SCORECARD)
BAN vs IRE, Day 3: Lorcan Tucker's Debut Hundred Leads Ireland Fightback In Dhaka
Debutant Lorcan Tucker became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century, ably assisted by Andy McBrine's unbeaten 71, to lead a tenacious fightback against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Thursday. Ireland reached 286-8 at stumps on the third day to lead the hosts by 131 runs after resuming on a precarious 27-4 in the one-off Test. Tucker made 108 off 162 balls before falling to the bowling of Ebadot Hossain, with Shoriful Islam taking the catch at extra cover. The wicketkeeper-batsman hit 14 fours and a six during his time at the crease and was brilliantly assisted by Harry Tector and McBrine in partnerships of 72 and 111 to put the pressure back on Bangladesh.
Tucker hits Ireland's second Test century to lead fight in Bangladesh
Lorcan Tucker became Ireland's second Test centurion as his side battled hard on day three against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Score: Bangladesh In Control Against 4-Down Ireland
BAN vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Bangladesh eye innings win after making a quick work of Ireland's top order on Wednesday to leave the tourists flailing at 27-4 on day two of their one-off Test in Dhaka. Left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam. Mushfiqur Rahim's knock of 126 put the hosts on the front foot after early wobbles in the first innings and the hosts were still 128 runs ahead at stumps. Andy McBrine claimed 6-118, becoming only the second Irish bowler to take five Test wickets, to help close out the first innings in the final session. But Ireland's batsmen spoiled his party with four quick wickets before the day was done. (Live Scorecard)
Mushfiqur Rahim's Ton, Spin Attack Gives Bangladesh Edge In Ireland Test
Bangladeshi left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam made quick work of Ireland's top order on Wednesday to leave the tourists flailing at 27-4 on day two of their one-off Test in Dhaka. Mushfiqur Rahim's knock of 126 put the hosts on the front foot after early wobbles in the first innings and Bangladesh were still 128 runs ahead at stumps. "We were served up a few bad balls, so it was good that the boys were ready and willing to put them away," said Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons.