Bangladesh taste first victory beating Ireland by six wkts

Former champions Bangladesh tasted their first victory in their second Group A match of the 16-team ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup'24, beating Ireland by six wickets at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Monday, reports UNB.
Bangladesh, the champions of 2020, made a frustrating start in global youth cricket, losing to defending champions India by a 84-run in their first match at Bloemfontein in South Africa on Saturday.
In the day's match, chasing a target of 236 runs, Bangladesh faced no trouble to reach their ultimate goal, scoring 239 runs for the loss of four wickets in 46.5 overs, featuring two good partnerships in the first and fifth wicket stands.
Ahrar Amin and Shihab James scored an unbeaten 109 runs in the 5th wicket partnership to carry the team towards victory, while Ashiqur Rahman Shibli and Adil Bin Siddik laid a good foundation scoring 90 runs in 19.1 overs in the opening stand.
Opener Ashiqur Rahman Shibli contributed 44 runs off 60 balls, featuring three boundaries, while another opener, Adil Bin Siddik, scored 63-ball 36 runs, also hitting three fours.
Number five Ahrar Amin made an unconquered 45 runs off 63 balls, hitting three fours and a six, while number six Shihab James scored an unconquered 55 runs off 54 balls with five fours.
Later, Shihab was adjudged the man of the match.
Earlier, Chowdhury Md Rizwan and Ariful Islam scored 21 and 13 runs, respectively, for Bangladesh.
Scott Macbeth grabbed two Bangladesh wickets for 41 runs.
Earlier, sent into bat first, Ireland, riding on a polished 90 runs by Kian Hilton, scored a modest total of 235 runs for 8 in the stipulated 50 overs.
Two down Kian Hilton furnished his 113-ball, 90-run innings with 11 fours and a six.
Besides, opener Jordan Naill scored 47-ball 31 runs, hitting five fours; Scott Macbeth contributed 53-ball 27 runs, featuring two boundaries; and John McNally made 24-ball 23 runs with a boundary. These were the other main contributors for Ireland.