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Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st Test Predictions - Shadman Islam to drive Tigers to rare Test win

Simon Lewis
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The upcoming Test match between Bangladesh and Ireland brings excitement as both teams are eager to demonstrate their prowess. Although Bangladesh recently suffered a 1-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka, they hope to capitalize on their experience to secure a victory against a resurgent Ireland. Ireland comes into the match with momentum, having won their last three Tests. The head-to-head favors Bangladesh, who won their last encounter. Key players to watch include Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam and Ireland’s Andy Balbirnie. Bangladesh's latest squad change includes Mahmudul Hasan Joy, while Ireland introduces several uncapped players.

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  • Shadman Islam has scored 120, 76 & 46 runs in his last five Test innings.
  • Andy Balbirnie has scored 80, 50, 58 & 82* runs in his last five innings.
  • Can Bangladesh claim a second Test win over Ireland?
Shadman Islam
Shadman Islam pulls against Zimbabwe (Getty Images).

Bangladesh vs Ireland Predictions


Bangladesh comes into this series on the back of a 1-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka. Ireland have won their last three Tests, but against lower-ranked Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, so I’m backing Bangladesh to bank a win in this Test.

  • Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam top-scored with 46 off 93 balls in Bangladesh’s last Test, against Sri Lanka.
  • Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto has scored seven Test centuries in 70 innings (ave 31.19).
  • Ireland’s Andy Balbirnie has scored five half-centuries in his 20 Test innings.
  • Ireland’s Andy McBrine scored 90* off 132 balls in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Head-to-Head


Bangladesh won the only previous Test between the two sides, back in 2023. Bangladesh dominated the match, winning by seven wickets. Ireland lost their first seven Test matches, but have won their last three (Afghanistan once, Zimbabwe twice). Bangladesh have become a lot more competitive as a Test nation but are struggling to put wins together: they have won just eight Tests since 2020.

Bangladesh Form


Bangladesh suffered their second defeat in four Tests when they lost to Sri Lanka by an innings and 78 runs in June. 

Bangladesh got off to a shaky start but never fully recovered, scoring 247 in their first innings before Sri Lanka racked up 458 ahead of rolling Bangladesh for 133 to wrap up a innings-plus victory. 

Bangladesh’s top score in the match was Shadman Islam’s 46, on the back of his scores of 120 & 76 in the previous two Test. Mushfiqur Rahim was the best batter across both innings (35 & 26) in the 2nd Test, having starred with the bat in the previous two Tests, scoring 40, 163 & 49.

Taijul Islam starred with the ball in that 2nd Test defeat, taking 5/131 on the back of figures of 6/60 and 3/42 against Zimbabwe at Chattogram.

Bangladesh Team News


Mahmudul Hasan Joy has been called-up as the only change from the previous Test series against Sri Lanka.

Ireland Form


Ireland made it three wins on the bounce when they beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in February.   

Andy McBrine was Player of the Match after his innings stabilising 90*, adding figures of 3/59 and 1/69 with the ball. Andy Balbirnie top-scored with 66 in the second innings, and comes into the match on the back of whiteball scores of 50, 58 & 82* in his last three innings. 

Barry McCarthy has innings figures of 3/48, 3/42 & 4/75 after his first three Tests.

Ireland Team News


Ireland’s 15-man Test squad for their two-Test series against Bangladesh includes uncapped batters Cade Carmichael and Stephen Doheny, allrounder Jordan Neill, left-arm seamer Liam McCarthy and legspinner Gavin Hoey.

Verdict

I am backing Bangladesh to win. I am also backing Shadman Islam to top score for Bangladesh.

Andy Balbirnie is a good bet to top score for Ireland.
      
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