The first Test begins in Christchurch on December 2.

The outcome of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and Ireland seemed almost certain after Day 4, with Ireland six down for 176 while chasing a daunting 509-run target.

Ripon Mondol picked up three wickets, Rakibul Islam claimed two as Bangladesh 'A' bowlers bundled out their Pakistan counterparts for 125  in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha on Sunday.

Rajshahi Division took a narrow 10-run lead after bundling out Rangpur Division for 258 in their first innings on Day 2 of their fifth-round National Cricket League clash at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Sunday. Pacer Abdur Rahim starred with figures of 6-72, while Abdullah Al Mamun top-scored with 64. Rajshahi were 12 without loss at stumps in their second innings.

Senior batsman KL Rahul will captain India in the upcoming three one-day internationals against South Africa in the absence of injured Shubman Gill as the selectors announced the team Sunday.

Bangladesh wrapped up their Test commitments for 2025 with a commanding 217-run victory over Ireland on Sunday, despite some gritty resistance from Curtis Campher and the Irish tailenders, who batted out almost two sessions on day five of the second Test.

For Ireland, opportunities are still a luxury; for Bangladesh, milestones are a testament to endurance and experience.

Middle-order batter Shamim Hossain and pacer Taskin Ahmed have been left out as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its squad for the three-match T20 International series against Ireland.

“Really lucky to share this dressing room, and in the near future we will have a great team," said Mushfiqur.

Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 to guide South Africa to a commanding 489 all out on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.

Hasan Murad ended Ireland's stubborn resistance, picking up the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries to bowl out the Irish for 291 and seal a 217-run victory for Bangladesh on Day 5 of the second Test and seal the two-match series 2-0 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.

Akbar Ali-led Bangladesh A will take on Pakistan Shaheens in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha today. The match would get underway at 8:30 pm Bangladesh Time.

"It is simple. Brainless batting and bowling lost England the match."

“Congratulations Taijul. I can see you get to 400 Test wicket by the time you finish your career. Good luck,” Shakib wrote in a Facebook post.

Bangladesh are in pole position to whitewash Ireland in the ongoing two-match Test series, which is hardly surprising when playing at home against a new Test side.

The hosts made it two wins out of two after their opening win against Zimbabwe.

It was an eventful start to the fifth round of National Cricket League matches across different venues on Saturday. Soumya Sarkar notched up his career-best first-class score, domestic veteran Marshall Ayub etched his name into the 10,000-run club, and Shuvagata Hom matched Shakib Al Hasan in rare feat.  

"Little bit shell-shocked, it was pretty phenomenal from Head," Stokes said.

"Little bit shell-shocked there. Travis Head was phenomenal, jeez that was some knock," England captain Ben Stokes said.