AFG vs IRE, Test: Adair’s career-best fifer helps Ireland take control against Afghanistan on Day 1

Ireland all-rounder Mark Adair took five wickets as Afghanistan was left reeling on the opening day of the their one-off Test at the Tolerance Oval here on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old bowled almost 16.5 overs, giving 39 runs and taking five wickets in what was his best-ever bowling figures in international cricket. Afghanistan, as a result, was sent packing for 155 in the first innings.

Ireland rode on a patient 60-run partnership by Curtis Campher and Harry Tector until the former, batting at 49, was caught behind by Rahmanullah Gurbaz off a delivery from Zia-ur-Rehman.

At Stumps on Day 1, Ireland trails Afghanistan by 55 runs and has six wickets in hand.