Bangladesh 4 wickets away from 2-0 series clean sweep:Taijul becomes BAN’s highest wicket-taker; Ireland stand 176/6 while chasing 509

On the fourth day of the second Test being played in Mirpur, Bangladesh has gained a strong hold on both the match and the series. Ireland has lost 6 wickets for 176 runs in their second innings and still needs 333 runs to win. On Saturday, Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam created a big record. By taking his 247th wicket, he surpassed Shakib Al Hasan to become Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Resuming from 156/1 on the second day, Bangladesh declared their second innings at 297/4 with the help of fifties from four batsmen. With a lead of 211 runs from the first innings, Bangladesh set a huge target of 509 runs for Ireland. Earlier, Bangladesh had scored 476 runs in their first innings thanks to a century by Mushfiqur Rahim. In response, Ireland’s team first innings was bowled out for 265 runs. Bangladesh had won the first match of the series. Now, they need only 4 wickets to win the second match. Also Read| Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni’s club after Test captaincy debut:Tea before Lunch for 1st time in 148 years, Bavuma hit by ball on Day 1 in Guwahati Excellent batting from Bangladesh, followed by a quick declaration Just before lunch, Bangladesh declared their innings at 297/4. Mominul Haque was out for 87 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten on 53*. Openers Shadman Islam (78) and Mahmudul Hasan (60) provided an excellent start with a 119-run partnership. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was also out for 12 runs. Mominul and Mushfiqur put together a quick 123-run partnership, extending the lead to over 500. Following this, Bangladesh declared their innings at a score of 297/4. Taijul delivered early blows During Ireland’s chase, Taijul dismissed captain Andy Balbirnie LBW for 13 runs in the sixth over. This was his record-breaking wicket. After this, Paul Stirling was also caught out at short leg off Taijul’s bowling. In the 20th over, Hasan Murad dismissed Cade Carmichael (19) LBW, leaving Ireland at 77/3. Fifty for Harry Tector Harry Tector steadied the Irish innings after 3 wickets. He hit three fours off Taijul Islam’s ball and completed his half-century in 78 balls. But he couldn’t last long and was caught by Mushfiqur Rahim for 50 runs. After this, Khalid Ahmed dismissed Lorcan Tucker, who had scored 75 runs in the first innings, for just 7 runs. After this, Ireland’s score was 127/5. Doheny’s three catches dropped, still got out Stephen Doheny was given three lifelines by Bangladesh. First, Hasan Murad dropped Doheny’s catch when he was on 2 runs. After this, Litton Das dropped a catch when he was on 13, and Ebadot Hossain dropped one when he was on 14 runs. However, Doheny could not capitalise on this, and Taijul dismissed him for 15 runs. Ireland’s second innings crumbles under pressure Paul Stirling hit fours early on but was soon dismissed by Taijul. For Ireland, Harry Tector scored 50 and Curtis Campher remained unbeaten on 34 runs. Taijul took 3 wickets for Bangladesh. Hasan Murad got 2 wickets.