Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Mahmudul Hasan Joy produced a superb 169 not out to put Bangladesh in command on the second day of the Sylhet Test.

The hosts reached 338 for 1 at stumps, leading Ireland by 52 runs after the visitors were bowled out for 286 earlier in the day at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Joy's authoritative innings left Ireland's bowlers searching for answers. A 168-run opening partnership between Joy and Shadman Islam, who struck 80 off 104 balls with 9 fours and a six, set the tone for the Tigers.

After Shadman's dismissal, Joy forged an unbroken second-wicket stand of 170 with Mominul Haque, who remained unbeaten on 80 from 124 balls, laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes.

Joy's strokeplay was a spectacle. H...