Ireland's Lorcan Tucker smashes his 4th fifty in Tests: Stats
What's the story
Lorcan Tucker stood out with a gutsy knock of an unbeaten 75 as Ireland posted 265/10 versus Bangladesh in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Tucker, who survived two lbw shouts which included a successful review on Day 2, remained unscathed with his side being 98/5 at stumps. He stood out with a fine knock on Friday.
Knock
Tucker bails Ireland out with two partnerships
Tucker walked out on Day 2 when Ireland were 84/4 in the 27th over. Soon, Ireland lost Harry Tector to be reeling at 94/5. Stephen Doheny joined forces with Tucker and the two added an 81-run stand for the 6th wicket. Ireland were 175/7 next before Jordan Neill forged a 74-run stand alongside Tucker, who remained unbeaten on 75 from 171 balls.
Stats
Tucker averages 67.50 against Bangladesh
Tucker's knock of 75* had 7 fours. He has now raced to 696 runs from 9 Tests at an average of 46.40. This was his 4th Test fifty. He also owns a hundred. As per ESPNcricinfo, in three Tests against Bangladesh, Tucker has amassed 270 runs at an impressive 67.50. This was his maiden fifty against the Tigers (100s: 1).