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Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Score, 1st Test Day 1 (Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Ireland National Cricket Team): The first Test of the ongoing two-match series between Bangladesh and Ireland is taking place at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Najmul Hossain Shanto is leading the hosts, whereas the visitors are playing the series opener under the leadership of Andrew Balbirnie. The ongoing match isn’t part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. Bangladesh last played a Test match in June 2025 against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club but suffered a humiliating defeat by an innings and 78 runs, whereas Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by 63 runs in their last Test match played in Bulawayo from February 6 to 10 in 2025. Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (C), Stephen Doheny (WK), Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Matthew Humphreys, Liam McCarthy, Cade Carmichael, Gavin Hoey, Jordan Neill, Graham Hume