Bangladesh Beat Ireland Easily With Big Innings Victory At Sylhet

Bangladesh achieved a powerful victory over Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in the Sylhet Test, finishing the match inside four days. Their performance throughout the game was controlled, confident, and dominant. From disciplined batting to effective bowling, Bangladesh managed every phase of the Test with authority. Ireland tried to stretch the match into the fourth day, but the hosts were always far ahead, making the final outcome expected.

The foundation of Bangladesh’s win came from their huge first-innings total, shaped by centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Both players batted with patience and confidence, adding crucial partnerships and giving Bangladesh complete control. Their efforts created a massive 301-run lead, leaving Ireland with very little room to recover. The calm and disciplined batting display showed Bangladesh’s growth in the longer format.

Young spinner Hasan Murad played an important role in guiding Bangladesh to victory. He took four vital wickets that broke Ireland’s resistance at crucial moments. Murad’s accuracy, variation, and control troubled the Irish batters throughout both innings. Taijul Islam and the rest of the bowling unit supported him well, maintaining pressure with tight lines and smart field placements. Bangladesh’s bowlers worked together effectively, ensuring Ireland never built long partnerships.

Ireland began their second innings 301 runs behind, facing a near impossible task. However, players like Andy McBrine, Andy Balbirnie, and Jordan Neill tried to fight back. McBrine scored a determined 52, showing good composure under pressure. Balbirnie, despite a finger injury, contributed 38 in a brave effort. Together they added a 66-run stand that offered temporary stability. Later, McCarthy and Neill added 54 runs for the ninth wicket, delaying the result but unable to change the match.

Much of Ireland’s difficulty started on Day 3, when they lost five wickets and allowed Bangladesh to tighten their grip on the match. Paul Stirling was run out for 43, while Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker were trapped lbw by the spinners. Curtis Campher fell to a sharp catch by Shadman Islam. These dismissals weakened Ireland’s chances and left their lower order with too much to do heading into Day 4.

Ireland survived several moments thanks to successful DRS reviews early on Day 4. These decisions bought them more time at the crease and slowed Bangladesh’s progress. However, the reviews did not shift the game’s direction. Balbirnie’s innings eventually ended lbw on umpire’s call as the ball clipped leg stump, marking the fall of the last major resistance for Ireland.

Bangladesh’s tactical approach played a big role in their success. They built a huge first-innings score, then used their spinners to maintain constant pressure. Their bowlers were rotated smartly, field placements were aggressive, and opportunities were created regularly. Ireland’s batters struggled against Bangladesh’s spin attack and could not form long partnerships. This efficient strategy gave Bangladesh complete control from start to finish.

The victory demonstrated Bangladesh’s increasing confidence in home conditions, with strong contributions from both experienced and young players. Ireland, on the other hand, faced difficulties against spin and will need to adapt better to subcontinental surfaces in future matches. For Bangladesh, the dominant performance reinforces their rising reputation in Test cricket and highlights their ability to win convincingly with a united team effort.