At the end of Day 2 of the second Test at Mirpur Stadium, the visiting Ireland trailed by 378 runs. After bowling out Bangladesh for 476 runs, the visitors lost 5 wickets to reach 98 runs.

Paul Stirling top-scored with 27 and captain Balbirnie scored 21 runs for the team.

Bangladesh’s successful bowler Hasan Murad took 2 wickets. Besides, Mehedi Hasan Miraj, Taijul Islam and Khaled took one wicket each. Earlier, Bangladesh started the second day’s play at 292 runs on the previous day.

Mushfiqur Rahim, who came into the field with only 1 run regret on the first day, completed the desired century in the second over. However, he could not last long. He was dismissed for 106 runs.

Liton Das, who became aggressive after Mushfiqur’s dismissal, also got his century. He scored 128 runs. Bangladesh eventually managed to score 476 runs.

Ireland’s most successful off-spinner McBrien took 6 wickets.

Brief scores:

Bangladesh 1st innings: 476, Mushfiqur 106, Liton 128, Mominul 63, Miraj 47, McBrien 6/109.

Ireland 1st innings: 98/5