Bangladesh secured a commanding innings-and-47-run victory over Ireland in Sylhet, with the first Test match concluding on day four. The win was powered by Hasan Murad’s four-wicket haul and centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, with Bangladesh declaring at 587 for 8.Ireland managed to extend the match into the fourth day despite losing half their side the previous evening. Andy McBrine’s resilient half-century provided some resistance for the visitors.The morning session of day four was marked by several DRS reviews that went in Ireland’s favor. Matthew Humphreys successfully overturned a decision before falling to Taijul Islam, while McBrine survived two close reviews against Mehidy Hasan Miraz.McBrine’s partnership with captain Andy Balbirnie, who batted at number eight due to a finger injury, produced 66 runs for the seventh wicket. Their stand offered brief hope for Ireland.The post-lunch session saw quick action as Nahid Rana dismissed McBrine for 52 off 106 balls, including five fours. The dismissal came from a short delivery that McBrine pulled to Murad at midwicket.Barry McCarthy and Jordan Neill mounted a late resistance with a 54-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Neill scored 36 with seven boundaries, while McCarthy contributed 25, including a six and two fours.Ireland’s second innings began with a 301-run deficit. Paul Stirling showed some fight with 43 runs, including seven boundaries, before a hesitant run attempt led to his dismissal.The visitors’ collapse continued as Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker fell lbw to Taijul and Murad respectively. Curtis Campher’s departure, caught by Shadman Islam at cover, further deepened Ireland’s troubles.Bangladesh’s dominant first innings was highlighted by Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s 171 and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 100. Ireland’s Matthew Humphreys claimed five wickets for 170 runs.
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In the final analysis, Bangladesh’s 587 for 8 declared proved too much for Ireland, who managed 286 in their first innings and 254 in their second. Hasan Murad finished with figures of 4-60, while Taijul Islam took 3-84.The second and final match of the series will begin on Wednesday in Dhaka.
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