Bangladesh won the 1st Test of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 by an innings and 47 runs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium — with Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s magnificent 171 and spinners running through Ireland twice powering one of their most commanding home Test victories. Here is a breakdown of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard:
Disclaimer: All scorecard data, match statistics, bowling figures and player performances in this Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team match scorecard article are sourced from Cricbuzz (Match ID 135041), ESPN Cricinfo (Match 1506012), Wisden, and CricketAddictor. Minor variations in ball counts and economy rates may exist across different scoring systems. Head-to-head statistics are estimates based on publicly available records — for official figures, refer to ESPNCricinfo’s head-to-head data tool. This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Match Snapshot — Everything You Need at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | 1st Test — Ireland Tour of Bangladesh 2025 |
| Dates | November 11–14, 2025 (4 Days) |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Result | Bangladesh won by an innings and 47 runs |
| Bangladesh Score | 587/8 declared (141 overs) |
| Ireland 1st Innings | 286/10 (92.2 overs) |
| Ireland 2nd Innings | 254/10 (70.2 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Mahmudul Hasan Joy (BAN) — 171 |
| Day 2 Summary | BAN 338/1 in 85 overs (Mahmudul 169*, Mominul 80*) |
| Day 3 Summary | IRE 2nd innings 86/5 in 29 overs |
| Umpires | Ahsan Raza (PAK), Sam Nogajski (AUS) |
| TV Umpire | Richard Illingworth (ENG) |
| Match Referee | Andy Pycroft (ZIM) |
| Series | Ireland Tour of Bangladesh 2025-26 |
Setting the Scene — Bangladesh Vs Ireland in Sylhet
Here’s the thing about Bangladesh national cricket team vs Ireland cricket team Tests — they don’t happen very often. Ireland only became a Full Member of the ICC in 2017, and their tours of the subcontinent are still relatively rare. So when they landed in Sylhet for the first time for a Test match, there was genuine excitement — and genuine curiosity about how they’d handle Bangladesh’s spin-heavy home conditions.
The answer? They tried valiantly. But Bangladesh were in full control from virtually the first session onwards.
This bangladesh national cricket team vs ireland cricket team match was a showcase of home advantage done right — a flat pitch that turned sharp for spinners, Mahmudul Hasan Joy playing the innings of his life, and Ireland battling gamely without ever truly threatening to upset the order of things.
Ireland 1st Innings — 286 All Out: Gritty, but Not Enough
Chasing a mountain of 587, Ireland showed character in their first dig. They didn’t roll over. They competed. And for large chunks of the innings, they looked like a side capable of making the match interesting.
Ireland 1st Innings Full Batting Scorecard
| Batter | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Balbirnie | lbw b Hasan Mahmud | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Paul Stirling | c Shadman b Nahid Rana | 60 | 76 | 9 | 0 | 78.94 |
| Cade Carmichael | c Shanto b Mehidy Miraz | 59 | 129 | 7 | 0 | 45.73 |
| Harry Tector | lbw b Mehidy Miraz | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Curtis Campher | c Shanto b Hasan Murad | 44 | 94 | 4 | 2 | 46.80 |
| Lorcan Tucker | st †Litton b Hasan Murad | 41 | 80 | 3 | 2 | 51.25 |
| Andy McBrine | st †Litton b Mehidy Miraz | 5 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Jordan Neill | lbw b Taijul Islam | 30 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 50.00 |
| Barry McCarthy | b Hasan Mahmud | 31 | 64 | 4 | 0 | 48.43 |
| Matthew Humphreys | lbw b Taijul Islam | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Craig Young | not out | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Extras | (lb 4, w 5) | 9 | ||||
| TOTAL | 92.2 Overs | 286 |
Ireland 2nd Innings — 254 All Out: A Fight, But Bangladesh Wins Big
Following on 301 runs behind, Ireland returned to bat in their second innings with nothing to lose and a lot of pride to play for.
And for large parts of the second innings, they played some genuinely admirable cricket.
Ireland 2nd Innings Full Batting Scorecard
| Batter | How Out | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | run out (Litton Das/Shanto) | 43 | 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade Carmichael | b Nahid Rana | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | lbw b Taijul Islam | 18 | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Curtis Campher | c Shadman b Hasan Murad | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Lorcan Tucker | lbw b Hasan Murad | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Andy McBrine | c Hasan Murad b Nahid Rana | 52 | 106 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 70.2 Overs | 254 |
Bangladesh Bowling (2nd Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Mahmud | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2.50 |
| Nahid Rana | 8 | 40 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Taijul Islam | 23.2 | 84 | 3 | 3.60 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 19 | 48 | 0 | 2.53 |
| Hasan Murad | 14 | 60 | 4 | 4.29 |
Andy McBrine’s 52 off 106 balls in the second innings was a highlight — a gritty, fighting knock from a lower-order batter that gave Ireland some late momentum. But Hasan Murad’s 4 for 60 and Taijul Islam’s 3 for 84 dismantled Ireland’s resistance, and they fell 47 runs short of making Bangladesh bat again.
Bangladesh won by an innings and 47 runs — completely and comprehensively.
Bangladesh vs Ireland — Series Context & H2H Stats
The bangladesh national cricket team vs ireland cricket team timeline in Tests only began recently, but the broader series tells an interesting story:
Ireland Tour of Bangladesh 2025 — Series Results
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 11–14, 2025 | Sylhet | Bangladesh won by innings & 47 runs |
| 2nd Test | Nov 19, 2025 | Dhaka (Mirpur) | Bangladesh won by 217 runs |
| 1st T20I | Nov 27, 2025 | Fatullah | Ireland won by 39 runs |
The bangladesh national cricket team vs ireland cricket team Test series ended 2-0 in Bangladesh’s favour — an expected result given home conditions and Bangladesh’s superior experience at Test level. However, Ireland’s 39-run T20I victory (181/4 vs Bangladesh’s 142/9 at Bir Sreshtho Stadium) showed that in shorter formats, the gap is much narrower.
Bangladesh vs Ireland — Quick Head-to-Head Stats
The overall bangladesh national cricket team vs ireland cricket team stats across all formats show Bangladesh’s strong dominance in bilateral series:
| Format | Played | Bangladesh Wins | Ireland Wins | NR/Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ODIs | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Conclusion
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team match scorecard from Sylhet in November 2025 told a clear story — Bangladesh are a well-oiled Test machine at home, and Ireland, while still growing into Test cricket, are capable of competitive cricket in spells.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s 171 was the innings of the match. Bangladesh’s 587/8d was the total of the series. And Ireland’s never-say-die attitude — staying in there for 70+ overs in the second innings despite the deficit — showed what this Irish side is made of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the result of the Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st Test 2025?
Bangladesh won by an innings and 47 runs. Bangladesh scored 587/8d, while Ireland were bowled out for 286 (1st innings) and 254 (2nd innings) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from November 11–14, 2025.
2. Who was the Player of the Match in the Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st Test?
Mahmudul Hasan Joy of Bangladesh was named Player of the Match for his career-best innings of 171 that anchored Bangladesh’s massive total of 587/8 declared.
3. Who were Ireland’s best performers in the Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st Test?
Paul Stirling scored 60 in the first innings. Cade Carmichael scored 59 in the first innings. Andy McBrine scored 52 in the second innings. Matthew Humphreys took 5 for 170 — the best bowling figures for Ireland in the match.
4. Did Bangladesh win the Test series against Ireland in 2025?
Yes. Bangladesh won the two-match Test series 2-0 against Ireland in 2025. They won the first Test in Sylhet by an innings and 47 runs, and the second Test in Dhaka (Mirpur) by 217 runs.
5. Did Ireland beat Bangladesh in any match during the 2025 tour?
Yes — Ireland beat Bangladesh by 39 runs in the 1st T20I (November 27, 2025) at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Ireland scored 181/4 while Bangladesh were restricted to 142/9.
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