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BAN vs IRE statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 1st Test

Soumyajit Dutta

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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in a two-match Test series hosted by the Bengal Tigers. The first Test will be played from November 11 to 15 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with live action starting at 9:30 AM IST.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh will return to Test cricket after a long break, with their recent white-ball form fluctuating. Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the team will rely heavily on spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to make an impact. Pacers Nahid Rana and Ebadot Hossain are also expected to play key roles, as the Sylhet pitch is known to offer good pace and bounce. 

Shanto will lead the batting unit, with Shadman Islam expected to continue his strong form. Experienced campaigners Mominul Haque and Litton Das will add depth to the middle order as Bangladesh aim to clinch victory in the opening match of the two-Test series.

Ireland

Ireland, on the other hand, will enter the series having played only one Test in 2025 and with a comparatively inexperienced squad against Bangladesh. The team will rely on captain Andy Balbirnie, along with seasoned batters Paul Stirling and Harry Tector, to provide stability. 

Meanwhile, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker, and Andy McBrine will look to contribute with both bat and ball as Ireland prepare to challenge a slightly underprepared Bangladesh side.

BAN vs IRE head-to-head overview in Tests

Bangladesh and Ireland have played only one Test match to date, and in that match, Bangladesh have emerged as the winner.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium pitch report

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is regarded as a batting-friendly venue for Test matches, offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. 

The surface provides even bounce early on, benefiting both batters and seamers. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to dry out, assisting spinners with more turn and grip. Given its tendency to deteriorate later, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first.

Bangladesh and Ireland's probable playing XI

Bangladesh

Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud

Ireland

Cade Carmichael, Stephen Doheny, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Humphreys

Top run scorers in BAN vs IRE Tests

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Mushfiqur Rahim: 177 runs

Mushfiqur Rahim tops the charts in Bangladesh vs Ireland Test matches with 177 runs from two innings at a stunning average of 177.00. His knock included a century and a fifty, striking 22 boundaries and a six to dominate the Irish bowling attack.

Lorcan Tucker: 145 runs

Lorcan Tucker stands second among the highest run-getters with 145 runs from two innings at an average of 72.50. He showcased fine form with a composed century, anchoring Ireland’s batting effort against Bangladesh.

Harry Tector: 106 runs

Harry Tector ranks third with 106 runs from two innings, averaging 53.00 in the fixture. He displayed consistency with two fifties, scoring 13 boundaries and two sixes across his innings.

Top wicket-takers in BAN vs IRE Tests

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Taijul Islam: 9 wickets

Taijul Islam was the standout bowler in Bangladesh vs Ireland Tests, claiming 9 wickets for 148 runs across two innings. His brilliant figures of 5/58 in an innings and 9/148 in the match came at an impressive average of 16.44 and an economy of 2.11.

Andy McBrine: 7 wickets

Ireland’s Andy McBrine led his team’s bowling effort with 7 wickets for 170 runs in the match. He registered superb innings figures of 6/118, finishing with an average of 24.28 and an economy rate of 4.12.

Ebadot Hossain: 5 wickets

Ebadot Hossain provided key breakthroughs for Bangladesh, picking up 5 wickets for 91 runs across two innings. His best figures of 3/37 came at a tidy average of 18.20 and an economy rate of 3.37.

BAN vs IRE key stats

Bangladesh's key records

  • Bangladesh return to red-ball cricket after a long gap, having featured in 28 white-ball games since their last Test in June. 
  • Bangladesh have a poor record in Test cricket, winning only 23 out of 154 matches with a low win-to-loss ratio of 0.205. 
  • At home, Bangladesh's record is equally disappointing, with just 14 wins in 81 matches and a win-to-loss ratio of 0.264.
  • Shadman Islam has scored 284 runs in 7 innings in 2025, averaging 40.6 with a strike rate of 55.7, including one century and one fifty, with a highest score of 120.
  • Litton Das has scored 141 runs in 4 innings in 2025, averaging 35.2 with a strike rate of 62.1, including one half-century and a top score of 90.
  • In 2025, Taijul Islam bowled 168.5 overs across 7 innings, taking 20 wickets at an average of 26.8 and an economy rate of 3.17. 
  • This year, Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled 104.2 overs in 5 innings, taking 15 wickets at an impressive average of 16.6 and an economy rate of 2.39.

Ireland's key records

  • Ireland has played only nine limited-overs matches since their previous Test outing in February.
  • Ireland has a disappointing record in Test matches, winning only 3 out of the 10 they have played, with a win-to-loss ratio of 0.4. 
  • Ireland's away record is equally poor, with just 1 victory from 6 matches played.
  • Harry Tector has scored 896 runs in 14 innings at an average of 43.6, with a top score of 85 and four half-centuries.
  • Paul Stirling has accumulated 652 runs in 16 innings at an average of 58.6, including one century and one fifty, with a top score of 103.
  • Andy McBrine has scored 918 runs in 17 innings at an average of 54.8, with a top score of 90 and four half-centuries.
  • Lorcan Tucker has scored 895 runs in 14 innings at an impressive average of 63.8, including one century and three fifties, with a highest score of 108.

Records that can be broken in BAN vs IRE 1st Test

  • Spinner Taijul Islam stands just nine wickets away from equalling Shakib Al Hasan’s national record of 246 Test wickets, the most by a Bangladeshi bowler. 
  • Mominul Haque, Bangladesh’s leading century-maker in Tests, will look to end his century drought, with his last hundred coming in September last year.
  • Litton Das is 71 runs away from completing 3,000 Test runs in his career. After facing 23 more deliveries, he will also reach the milestone of 5,000 balls faced in Test cricket. 
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto is just four boundaries short of completing 250 fours in his Test career. 
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz is three boundaries away from the same milestone of 250 fours. 
  • Taijul Islam needs six more boundaries to complete 100 in his Test career. 
  • Nayeem Hasan is two wickets away from reaching 50 Test wickets.
  • Ebadot Hossain needs eight wickets to achieve the same landmark.
  • Andy Balbirnie is 24 runs short of completing 500 runs in his Test career. 
  • Harry Tector needs 109 more runs to reach the 500-run milestone in Tests. 
  • Paul Stirling is just two boundaries away from completing 50 fours in his Test career. 
  • Andy McBrine is one wicket away from becoming Ireland’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 26 wickets.