Matthew Humphreys takes second fifer in fourth Test outing: Stats
What's the story
Ireland are staring at defeat in the 1st Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The third day of the match saw Ireland trail by 215 runs. Bangladesh started their first innings with a strong position at 338/1. With notable performances, the hosts declared on 587/8. Matthew Humphreys was the pick of Ireland's bowlers, taking five wickets. Here are the key stats.
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Humphreys takes five wickets
Bangladesh dominated with a 168-run opening stand. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored centuries, while Litton Das, Mominul Haque, and Shadman Islam contributed with solid half-centuries. Humphreys was Ireland's best bowler, taking five wickets for 170 runs as Bangladesh declared their innings at 587/8. Humphreys dismissed Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Hasan Murad.
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Second Test fifer for HumphreysÂ
As mentioned, Humphreys took his second five-wicket haul in his fourth Test encounter. His maiden Test fifer was against Zimbabwe. In four Tests, the Ireland spinner has raced to 13 wickets at an average of 27.07. Humphreys's 6/57 are the best bowling figures for an Irish bowler in Test cricket, bettering the previous record by off-spinner Andy McBrine.