Bangladesh hammer Ireland by 183 runs in first ODI

BANGLADESH claimed a convincing 183-run win over Ireland in the first of three one-day internationals between the sides.

Shakib Al Hasan scored 93 and Towhid Hridoy 92 as the hosts racked up 338-8 off their 50 overs.

Graham Hume was the pick of the Ireland bowlers with 4-60.

The tourists were always struggling to keep up with the required run-rate in reply, George Dockrell top-scoring with 45 as wickets fell regularly.

Having won the toss, Ireland opted to field and made an early breakthrough as Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was caught by Paul Stirling off the bowling of Mark Adair for three.

A fourth-wicket partnership of 135 between Shakib and Hridoy got their side well back on track, both batters falling