Ireland's Andy McBrine records his second Test fifer: Key stats
What's the story
Ireland spinner Andy McBrine made a mark with a five-wicket haul in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The Irish spinner took six wickets as the hosts racked up 476 across 141.1 overs in the first innings. Notably, McBrine's previous and only other Test fifer also came against Bangladesh away from home, in 2023. Here are the key stats.
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The pick of Ireland's bowlers
Although Bangladesh saw a 52-run opening stand, McBrine gave them back-to-back blows in the form of Shadman Islam (35) and Mahmudul Hasan Joy (34). With Najmul Hossain Shanto falling to McBrine, Bangladesh were down to 95/3. After Bangladesh crossed 200, the Irish spinner dismissed Mominul Haque (63). While Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das scored tons, McBrine returned to dismiss Hasan Murad and Khaled Ahmed.
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Career-best returns for McBrine
McBrine took six wickets for 109 runs in 33.1 overs (3 maidens), his career-best innings returns in Test cricket. His previous best was 6/118, also against Bangladesh in the 2023 Mirpur Test (same venue). With 2 fifers in 11 Tests, McBrine has raced to 32 wickets at an average of 40.43. His best match figures, as of now, read 7/75.