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Match Report: Day 2 – Litton’s Brilliance Overshadows McBrine’s Heroics in Dhaka
The second day of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, was a study in contrasts: brilliant individual performances against the backdrop of Bangladesh’s steady control.
The hosts continued to build on their Day 1 foundation, anchored by a historic moment and an explosive century.
Bangladesh Innings: Centuries Define Dominance
Bangladesh, resuming their innings, extended their dominance thanks to two crucial milestones:
- Mushfiqur’s Historic Ton: Mushfiqur Rahim, playing his landmark 100th Test, wasted little time in reaching his century, nudging the ball wide of square leg in the first session. He became only the 11th batter in history to score a hundred in his 100th Test, finishing a commendable 106 runs before falling caught at second slip off Matthew Humphreys.
- Litton Das Unleashed: Following Mushfiqur’s dismissal, Litton Das took control. Batting aggressively, particularly against the spinners, Das brought up his fifth Test century and pushed the scoring rate quickly. He was eventually removed for a magnificent 128 runs off 192 balls, featuring powerful sweeps and lofted drives.
- Late Fire: Key lower-order contributions came from Mehidy Hasan Miraz (47) and Ebadot Hossain, who smashed several boundaries and a six late on, pushing Bangladesh’s first-innings total to a commanding position before they were finally bowled out for 436 runs (from context, based on the last dismissal at 436).
Ireland Bowling: McBrine’s Six-Wicket Haul
The Irish bowling effort was entirely shouldered by off-spinner Andy McBrine, who delivered a heroic spell despite the flat pitch.
- McBrine’s Persistence: McBrine was responsible for all the damage on Day 1 and continued his discipline on Day 2, finishing with a hard-earned six-wicket haul (6/115). He consistently challenged the batsmen, exploiting minimal movement and bounce.
- Support Roles: Young leg-spinner Gavin Hoey claimed his maiden Test wicket, while Matthew Humphreys also proved effective, removing both centurions (Mushfiqur and Litton) to end their dominant period.
Ireland’s Batting Reply
Ireland faced a massive deficit and the immediate threat of spin on the deteriorating Mirpur pitch. The early loss of Paul Stirling (from the previous session, caught by Khaled Ahmed) set a nervous tone for the innings. Ireland’s batsmen must now show immense application to avoid being forced into a follow-on.
At Stumps, Day 2: Ireland trails Bangladesh by a significant margin.
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