MIRPUR: Ireland’s hopes of claiming a first Test victory were ended by Bangladesh as the hosts sealed a seven-wicket win on day four of the one-off Test.
Ireland resumed on 286-8 after but only added another six runs to their lead of 131 before being bowled out in Mirpur.
The hosts slipped to 43-2 in pursuit of 138 but Mushfiqur Rahim led his side to victory with a quickfire 51 not out.
It is Ireland’s fourth defeat from four Tests since 2018.
“We showed a lot of grit, especially yesterday. I think we all just enjoyed playing Test cricket again – the ebbs and flows of the game,” said Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie.
The win ends a run of eight defeats and one draw in Tests for Bangladesh since victory over New Zealand in January last year.
Ireland play two Tests against Sri Lanka later this month.
