DHAKA, Nov 23, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto credited his bowlers for showing remarkable composure and patience in dislodging Ireland's last four wickets, which briefly raised hopes of an unlikely escape for the visitors on the final day of the second Test.

The bowlers eventually completed the job to seal a 217-run victory and a 2-0 series sweep at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Chasing an improbable 509 for victory, Ireland's lower order-led by a steadfast Curtis Campher-made Bangladesh work hard for every breakthrough before folding for 291. Campher remained unbeaten on a fighting 71.

Shanto also acknowledged Ireland's spirited resistance.

"I think that's the beauty of Test cricket... There's no such thing as a small team or a big team. They played very good cricket," he said at the post-match press conference. "There is no denying the fact that the way they challenged us on a wicket like this on the fifth day is impressive, and we have to give them credit."

He added that the bowlers' discipline ultimately secured the win. "At the same time, I would say the way our bowlers bowled with patience is also really creditable. Taijul, Miraz, Murad, Khaled, Ebadot-everyone bowled with responsibility. It's something to savour."

The Test marked the first match in two and a half years at Mirpur to stretch into a fifth day, a contrast to the venue's reputation for producing early-breaking surfaces heavily favouring spin. This time, the pitch offered a fair contest for both batters and bowlers.

Mushfiqur Rahim, playing his 100th Test, celebrated the milestone with a century, while Liton Das struck 128 as Bangladesh posted 476 in the first innings. Irish offspinner Andy McBrine was the standout bowler with figures of 6-109, preventing the hosts from reaching 500.

Taijul and Murad then combined to bowl out Ireland for 265, giving Bangladesh a commanding 211-run lead. Instead of enforcing the follow-on, Bangladesh batted again and declared at 297-4, setting Ireland a target of 509.

A win was always unlikely for Ireland, but they batted through three sessions to raise hopes of saving the Test until Murad struck twice in two deliveries to end their resistance.

"It feels good. Of course it feels good. I did not expect it. To be honest, we did not expect it either," Shanto said. "The Test went into the fifth day. It takes a lot of effort to take ten wickets in an innings. This is the beauty of Test cricket, and all of us enjoyed this match very much."