BAN vs IRE 2nd Test: An earthquake halted play at Shere Bangla National Stadium during the second test in the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 in Dhaka.

Play was halted in Mirpur at the Shere Bangla National Stadium during the first session on day three of the second test match between Bangladesh and Ireland as an earthquake struck Dhaka on Friday.

The commentators said that they felt tremors in the commentary box as the Irish players emerged from their dressing room and gathered near the boundary rope.

Spectators in the stands also felt the shake, but after a momentary halt in proceedings, play resumed.

On Day 03, the Ireland cricket team displayed a calm disposition despite losing two wickets and managed to score 113 runs.

Stephen Doheny and Lorcan Tucker, who walked out under some pressure with Ireland at 98/5, capitalised on inconsistent bowling to accumulate a significant number of boundaries.

Earlier on Day 02, centuries from Bangladesh batters helped Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das place Bangladesh in a commanding position.

Resuming at 340 for 5, Bangladesh went on to post 476 in their first innings, thanks to a crucial 123-run partnership between the seasoned players.

Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 99 runs on day 01, reached his 13th test century with a quick single and became only the eleventh cricketer to score a hundred in the 100th test.

He was eventually dismissed for 106 by debutant Matthew Humphreys. Litton Das aggressively reached his century, hitting a six and a four to get to triple figures.

Andy McBrine claimed his second 6-wicket haul in Tests. Humphreys and Gavin Hoey each took two wickets, making it the first time Ireland’s spinners claimed all ten wickets in a test innings.

However, Ireland’s batting was not up to the mark as they slipped to 98 for 5 by stumps. Paul Stirling added up 27 runs before Stephen Doheny and Lorcan Tucker tried to stabilise the innings. However, Bangladesh remained firmly in control at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.