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Bangladesh enjoyed a productive and dominating first day in the second Test against Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Electing to bat first, the hosts finished Day 1 strongly, reaching a total of 292 for the loss of four wickets in 90 overs, with veteran Mushfiqur Rahim agonizingly close to a monumental century.
Top Order Lays the Foundation
The home side built their innings on solid contributions from the top order, ensuring wickets fell steadily but not disastrously.
- Openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy (34) and Shadman Islam (35) provided a stable, albeit cautious, start to the proceedings.
- Mominul Haque continued his reliable form, striking a classy 63 runs to anchor the middle order before falling later in the day. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was the only top-order batsman unable to convert his start.
The McBrine Factor and Mushfiqur’s Resilience
The day’s success for Ireland rested solely on the shoulders of spinner Andy McBrine, who claimed all four wickets to fall.
- Despite McBrine’s consistent pressure, the Bangladesh innings was ultimately defined by the unbreakable fifth-wicket stand.
- Mushfiqur Rahim, who is playing his historic 100th Test match, was the picture of resilience, crafting a magnificent innings to stand poised at 99 not out at the close of play.
- Wicketkeeper Litton Das provided perfect support, reaching an aggressive 47 not out off 86 balls to ensure the partnership remained intact until stumps.
Summary of Play
Bangladesh’s decision to bat first paid off, setting a strong platform on a Mirpur pitch expected to offer turn later in the game. The hosts will aim to push their total past 450 tomorrow, with Mushfiqur needing only one run to claim his century and a historic milestone.
At Stumps, Day 1: Bangladesh 292/4 (Mushfiqur Rahim 99*, Mominul Haque 63; Andy McBrine 4 wickets).
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