The spin duo of Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3 for 50) and debutant Hassan Murad (2 for 47) played a crucial role in regaining control for Bangladesh, limiting Ireland to 270/8 on the first day of the opening Test in Sylhet. After choosing to bat, Ireland stumbled out of the gate, but a solid 96-run partnership between half-centurions Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael gave them a much-needed boost. However, a late collapse in the latter half of the day allowed Bangladesh to make a strong comeback with the ball. Skipper Andrew Balbirnie was dismissed just four balls into the innings when Hasan Mahmud struck in his first over, trapping the veteran LBW for a duck. Stirling and Carmichael then formed a solid partnership, both reaching fifties and making the early setback seem like a minor detail in the morning session. The bowlers did create opportunities, but unfortunately, all three chances were missed, allowing the Irish pair to settle in. Yet, just three balls into the afternoon session, Stirling fell victim to some extra bounce. Nahid Rana, who had seen two chances go begging earlier, finally got his wicket as Shadman Islam redeemed himself after lunch. Mehidy then joined the fray, delivering a double blow from the other end as Harry Tector was trapped LBW for just one run. Also Read | Shreyas Iyer Doubtful for India vs South Africa ODI Series Ireland’s Debutants Shine Before Bangladesh’s Late Wicket Fightback Ireland's debutant, Carmichael, stepped up to the plate again, reaching a 110-ball fifty while forming a 53-run partnership with Curtis Campher before he was dismissed. Campher then built another 53-run stand, this time with Lorcan Tucker, pushing their total past the 200-run mark shortly into the final session. However, Bangladesh's bowlers fought back. Murad claimed his first international wicket with a delivery that turned sharply, inducing an outside edge to the first slip. Tucker attempted to take him on, slog-sweeping the spinner for a six before getting stumped later in the over for 41. Miraz picked up his third wicket by sending Andy McBrine back to the pavilion in quick succession, leaving Ireland at 222/7 after they had been comfortably placed at 203/4 at one point. From there, another Irish debutant stepped in to face the challenge.