Bangladesh completed a comprehensive victory of 217 runs against Ireland on the final day of the second Test in Dhaka to seal a 2-0 BAN vs IRE series win. Hasan Murad struck the crucial blows on day five as Ireland’s dogged resistance finally ended in their impossible 509-run chase. Curtis Campher resisted valiantly with 71 not out off 259 balls, batting for over six hours, but the result was never in doubt.
Murad and Taijul Shine With Four Wickets Each
Both Hasan Murad and Taijul Islam picked up four wickets each as the duo ripped through the Ireland lower order. Murad wrapped up the match with the wickets of Gavin Hoey and No.11 Matthew Humphreys off successive deliveries. Taijul had earlier accounted for overnight batter Andy McBrine for 21 and played a big role throughout the game.
Taijul Reaches Historic 250-Test-Wicket Milestone
In a noteworthy achievement, Taijul Islam crossed the 250-mark in Test wickets to become only the sixth left-arm spinner to do so. He also overtook Shakib Al Hasan’s 246 wickets to become the leading Test wicket-taker for Bangladesh—an essential highlight of the BAN vs IRE clash.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s Ton Steals the Show in his 100th Test
Mushfiqur Rahim celebrated his 100th Test in style with a well-crafted century, one of the key batting performances that set Bangladesh on the path to dominance in the match and, eventually, the series.
Ireland’s Grit on the Final Day
Still, Ireland had fought gallantly regardless of the outcome. Campher and Hoey frustrated Bangladesh through a resistant partnership that consumed well over 31 overs. They took Ireland into lunch at 263 for 8, soaking up pressure with composure to play out overs. Jordan Neill also played some attacking strokes, including a six off Murad, before he was bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz soon after the second new ball was taken.
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Murad Seals Win in a Jiffy
After hours of resistance from Ireland, Murad needed just two balls to finish the match in the final session. His back-to-back strikes ensured Bangladesh completed a convincing Test and series victory in the BAN vs IRE encounter.
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