Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s career-best, unbeaten 169, put Bangladesh in complete control on Day 2 of the Sylhet Test against Ireland. The hosts closed at 338 for 1, holding a 52-run lead after Ireland were dismissed for 286 earlier in the day.
Opening with Shadman Islam, Mahmudul added 168 for the first wicket before continuing his dominance in a 170-run unbroken stand with Mominul Haque, who remained unbeaten on 80. Mahmudul’s innings featured 14 boundaries and four sixes, showcasing elegant drives and confident strokeplay through the off side.
Shadman contributed a fluent 80, rotating strike effectively to keep the scoreboard ticking, while Mominul’s composed knock anchored Bangladesh’s surge. Earlier, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s 3 for 50 helped clean up Ireland’s innings, where Paul Stirling (60) and debutant Murray Carmichael (59) top-scored.
