After losing the toss in the only Test against Ireland, Bangladesh started fielding. The Tigers got off to a great start with three pacers. In controlled bowling, Shariful Islam and Ebadat Hossain hunted the two openers of the Irish in the beginning. Bangladesh got off to a great start at the Mirpur Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (April 4). The visiting Ireland lost 2 wickets to score only 27 runs due to the skill of the pacers. Ireland lost their first wicket for 11 runs. Murari Cummins was trapped leg before by Shariful Islam. He managed to score 5 runs off 10 balls after Shariful, Ebadat Hossain also got a wicket with the ball in hand. He dismissed James McCullum in his second over.

Ebadat’s outswinger hit the edge of McCullum’s bat and was caught by Nazmul Hossain Shanta at first slip. Shanta, however, could not collect the ball at the first opportunity. The left-hander took control of the ball by juggling several times. Till writing this report, after 12 overs, Ireland’s collection is 29 runs for 2 wickets. Andrew Balberney is batting for 9 runs. Accompanying him is Harry Tactor waiting to open the run book. Meanwhile, 6 people made their debut in the Ireland team in this match. One of whom has no first-class match experience. Made Test debut for Ireland; By Murray Cummins, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, White, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume, and Ben White.