Bangladesh declared at 587/8 on Day 3, with skipper Shanto scoring a fluent century
Bangladesh spinners exploited Sylhet pitch, reducing Ireland to 86/5 in 2nd innings
Follow Day 4 live updates as Bangladesh aim to seal the win and Ireland fight
BAN Vs IRE 1st Test, Day 4 Live: Day 3 saw Bangladesh pile on the pressure with a mammoth first-innings total of 587/8 declared. Post-tea, Bangladesh unleashed their spinners, and Ireland crumbled under the scorecard pressure. Hasan Murad, on debut, impressed with two wickets, while Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz kept the pressure tight. Ireland, having already conceded a 301-run lead, lost half their side in 29 overs of their second innings. With Andy McBrine and Matthew Humphreys at the crease, the visitors face a daunting task to avoid an innings defeat. Follow live score and ball-by-ball commentary.
Bangladesh Vs Ireland Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 4: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Bangladesh continued their dominance in Sylhet, leaving Ireland reeling at 86/5 in their second innings and trailing by 215 runs. With spin wreaking havoc and the hosts in full control, Ireland need a miracle to avoid a Day 4 defeat.
Bangladesh Vs Ireland Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 4: Playing XIs
Bangladesh XI: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad.
Ireland XI: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Jordan Neill, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young
