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Bangladesh vs Ireland, 1st Test

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Dominant Bangladesh complete innings win in Sylhet 

Andy McBrine's fighting half-century was not enough to make the hosts bat again

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Bangladesh on the brink of victory after Ireland's late collapse 

Skipper Najmul Shanto's hundred and a brisk 60 from Litton Das added to Ireland's woes earlier on Day 3

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Would've been better if it was a double hundred: Mahmudul Joy 

The Bangladesh opener said missing out on a maiden Test double ton hurt, but he was glad to make a strong contribution

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Shadman backs Joy to 'rewrite history' after dominant batting show 

Joy, unbeaten on a career-best 169 on his comeback Test against Ireland in Sylhet, is just 50 runs away from surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219

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Mahmudul Hasan Joy leads Bangladesh's batting dominance on Day 2 

Joy struck an unbeaten 169 while Shadman and Mominul scored 80s as Bangladesh ended the day at 338/1 in response to Ireland's 286

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Hasan Mahmud remains positive despite dropped chances 

Bangladesh put down five chances on the opening day of the first Test against Ireland at Sylhet

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Bangladesh spinners fight back after Stirling, Carmichael fifties steady Ireland 

Fifties from Stirling and debutant Carmichael lifted Ireland after an early setback, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz and debutant Hasan Murad triggered a late slide to keep Bangladesh in control on Day 1 in Sylhet

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Balbirnie draws inspiration from Zimbabwe ahead of Bangladesh Tests 

The Ireland skipper admitted Bangladesh remain favourites at home but believes Ireland have narrowed the gap since their last visit