Bangladesh VS Ireland: Tigers begin chase under pressure after early Irish breakthrough

DUBLIN: In the Bangladesh VS Ireland, Bangladesh faced early tension in their pursuit of a 171-run target as Ireland struck quickly in the opening overs of the second innings of the series clash at the Dublin Cricket Ground.

Chasing 171, Bangladesh lost opener Tanzid Hasan in the third over after a sharp direct hit from McCarthy caught him short of his crease. The early wicket lifted Ireland and briefly shifted the momentum, with Bangladesh reaching 40 for 1 after 4 overs.

Bangladesh found stability through Parvez Hossain Emon, launching a counter-attack with authority. Emon raced to 17 off just 8 balls, striking two boundaries and a towering six that energised the visiting supporters. Captain Litton Das played a composed hand at the other end, moving to not out 7 off 6 deliveries with a trademark cover drive.

McAdair nearly unsettled Emon with a sharp bouncer, but the left-hander replied immediately, lifting the next ball over mid-wicket for a clean six

With power hitters Saif Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, and seasoned pacer Mustafizur Rahman still to come, Bangladesh held a slight edge. However, the modest target and Ireland’s fighting spirit ensured that tension remained high.

With 96-ball 131 runs needed, the match balanced on a knife’s edge, leaving fans welcoming a gripping finish.