Bangladesh's Hasan Murad claims 12 wickets in debut Test series
What's the story
Bangladesh recorded a comprehensive 217-run victory against Ireland in the second and final Test match in Dhaka. Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad was instrumental in breaking through Ireland's defense on the final day of play, dismissing Gavin Hoey and Matthew Humphreys in consecutive deliveries. He overall took four wickets in the final innings to finish his debut Test series with 12 scalps.
Bowling brilliance
Murad wraps up the game for Bangladesh
Murad and Taijul Islam were the stars of Bangladesh's bowling attack in the final innings, each taking four wickets. On the final day, Ireland started on 176/6 with Campher showing resilience. The pair of Campher and Hoey batted for over 31 overs before Murad struck twice in quick succession, dismissing Hoey and Matthew Humphreys in consecutive deliveries to seal the win for Bangladesh. Cade Carmichael (19) and Harry Tector (50) fell to Murad on Day 4.
Stats
Six wickets in the game for Murad
Overall, Murad claimed six wickets in the game (2/53 and 4/44). He took a four-fer in the series opener as well. The 24-year-old finished his maiden Test series with 12 scalps at a fine average of 17. Overall, he has raced to 177 wickets from 41 First-Class games at 22.40. This includes 14 five-wicket hauls besides seven four-fers.
Summary
How did the game pan out?
Bangladesh's first innings saw them post a massive total of 476, thanks to stellar centuries from Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das. Ireland were bowled out for 265 in their first innings, with Lorcan Tucker top-scoring with a brave 75*. Earlier, Bangladesh had declared their second innings at 297/4, setting a daunting target of 509 runs for Ireland. Despite Campher's fighting 71*, the visitors were all out for 291.