Bangladesh crush Ireland by 217 runs to complete 2-0 Test series sweep in Dhaka

Bangladesh wrapped up a dominant 2-0 Test series win over Ireland on November 27, 2025, crushing them by 217 runs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The victory, sealed in just four days, wasn’t just about the margin—it was a statement. After winning the first Test by an innings and 47 runs in Sylhet, Bangladesh showed no mercy in the second, bowling out Ireland for 291 in their first innings and then putting up 476 of their own. The series sweep was never in doubt, but the way they did it—combining patient batting with disciplined bowling—revealed a team hitting its stride.

Das Hits Milestone as Bangladesh’s Batting Shines

The backbone of Bangladesh’s 476 was a masterclass in composure. Litton Das became the first Bangladeshi batter since 2018 to reach 3,000 Test runs, doing so with a composed 100 off 158 balls—his fourth Test century. Seven fours and two sixes, no panic. He was the anchor, but not alone. Shadman Islam notched his eighth Test fifty (50 off 76), and Mominul Haque chipped in with 63, showing why he remains the team’s most reliable top-order presence. Mushfiqur Rahim, on the cusp of retirement, was unbeaten on 99 at stumps on Day 1—a near-perfect reminder of his enduring class.

The fall of wickets told a story of steady accumulation, not collapse. The 100-run opening stand between Joy and Islam, the 100-run fourth-wicket partnership between Mominul and Mushfiqur—these weren’t fireworks. They were foundations. And when the new ball came at 80.1 overs, Bangladesh had already built a 251-run lead. The innings ended with a flurry, but the damage was done long before.

Ireland’s Batting Struggles Continue

Ireland’s reply was a study in frustration. Andy McBrine, their most consistent bowler, took three wickets—including the crucial dismissals of Joy, Islam, and Mominul—but even he couldn’t stem the tide. Their own batting, once again, lacked depth. Harry Tector’s 50 was their only real resistance, a gritty knock that felt like a lone candle in a storm. Sean Doheny, dropped on 2 by Hasan Murad, never capitalized. And when the final wicket fell at 291, it was clear: Ireland’s top order remains brittle, and their middle order still lacks the grit to rebuild.

Referrals didn’t help. A failed LBW review against Litton Das at 76.5 overs was a turning point—Bangladesh kept their referrals, Ireland lost theirs. By the time Tector and McBrine tried to stitch something together, the damage was irreversible. Ireland’s 291 was their lowest total in Bangladesh since 2023, and their 11th failure to pass 300 in 20 Test innings abroad.

A Legacy of Dominance

This wasn’t just a series win. It was a continuation of history. Since their lone Test meeting in 2023—where Bangladesh won by 155 runs and Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker became the sixth wicketkeeper ever to score a debut century—Bangladesh has outclassed Ireland in every format. In ODIs, Bangladesh has won 11 of 16. In T20Is, it’s 5-2. The gap isn’t just in rankings; it’s in execution. Bangladesh’s home conditions, their growing depth in spin, and their mental toughness in multi-day cricket are now clear advantages.

What’s striking is how little Ireland has improved since 2023. Their bowling attack remains one-dimensional. Their fielding still has lapses. And their top order, despite flashes of talent, still crumbles under pressure. McBrine is their only consistent performer. Tector is promising. But they lack a true #3, a finisher, a leader. They’re still waiting for their first Test win outside Ireland and Scotland.

What’s Next?

For Bangladesh, the focus shifts to the ICC Future Tours Programme. They’ll host a high-stakes series against a top-tier side next—likely South Africa or New Zealand—after this confidence-boosting sweep. Litton Das, now with 3,000 Test runs, is poised to lead the next generation. Mushfiqur Rahim, nearing the end, has handed the baton. The team’s spin trio—Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, and the emerging Nasum Ahmed—look increasingly formidable.

Ireland’s next assignment? A two-Test tour of Zimbabwe in early 2026. They’ll need to fix their batting order, improve their fielding, and find a way to compete in high-pressure situations. Right now, they’re still a team in transition—talented, but not yet ready for the top tier.

Key Moments That Defined the Match

• Day 1: Bangladesh reached 292/4 at stumps, with Mushfiqur Rahim on 99* and Litton Das on 47*.
• Referral 4 (122.6 overs): Litton Das’s LBW review against Ireland was successful—Bangladesh’s only successful DRS appeal of the match.
• 100-run stand between Mominul Haque (47) and Mushfiqur Rahim (52) on Day 1 steadied the innings after early losses.
• Andy McBrine’s 3/68 was Ireland’s only highlight with the ball.
• Shadman Islam’s 50 off 76 balls was his eighth Test fifty, tying him with Tamim Iqbal for most by a Bangladeshi batter under 28.