Joy’s century seals Wolves whitewash

Mahmudul Hasan Joy's century helped the Bangladesh Emerging team get a six-run win in the fifth and final one-dayer at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and complete a 4-0 series whitewash against Ireland Wolves.

The first match was canceled due to Covid-19-related issues.

Chasing a target of 261, Ireland came agonisingly close before eventually ending up on 254 for 9 in 50 overs.

Needing eleven runs off the last over, Ireland kept their hopes alive by a thread. Benjamin White needed to hit a six off the last ball off Rejaur Raja to tie the game but the right-hander could only manage to score a single from a leg-bye.

Opener Stephen Doheny was the top scorer for Ireland with 81. Bangladesh skipper Saif bagged three wickets.

Irelan, who had played a four-day game and four unofficial ODIs, were supposed to play two T20 games but had to cut their tour short due to Covid-19 restrictions in their country.

They will return after playing just a sole T20 scheduled to take place tomorrow.