Openers Shadman, Joy ease Tigers into control with unbeaten century stand

Bangladesh's first innings got off to a flying start as openers Shadman Islam (58)* and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (50)* powered the hosts to 109 without loss at lunch on the second morning of the first Test against Ireland in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Both openers looked assured at the crease, bringing up their fifties in style and making batting look easy on a surface that had offered turn earlier. Their unbroken stand came at a brisk rate of 4.44 runs per over, with Shadman striking eight fours and a six, bringing up his fifty in 49 deliveries, while Joy played a measured yet fluent knock featuring seven boundaries and a six in 72 balls so far.

Earlier in the morning, Bangladesh wrapped up Ireland's first innings for 286, taking just 14 balls to claim the last two wickets.

Taijul, Hasan strike as Ireland fold early

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed one wicket each as Bangladesh wrapped up Ireland's first innings early on the second day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Resuming the day at 270 for eight, Ireland were dismissed for 286, facing just 14 balls on the morning of Day 2.

Bangladesh ended the opening day with a sense of relief after their spinners engineered a superb comeback in the final session.

The hosts delivered an impressive bowling performance after tea, seizing four crucial wickets to derail the visiting side. Ireland, who had been cruising at 203 for four, were suddenly pegged back by the relentless spin attack of Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, and pacer Hasan Mahmud. Mehedi Hasan Miraz was the standout, claiming three of the wickets on the day, while Hasan Mahmud and Taijul Islam took two wickets each.