Bangladesh scored 338 runs in 50 overs for 8 wickets against visiting Ireland in the first ODI match against Ireland at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored the highest 93 runs off 89 balls followed by Towhid Hridoy 92 runs from 85 balls.

Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim’s 44 off 26 runs helped the Tigers to reach the record score of the team at this venue.

Ireland bowler Graham Hume bagged 4 wickets.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Ireland opted to field first.

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