Bangladesh scored 52 for two in 17 overs in reply to Ireland Provincial Eleven's 194, according to the message received here late last night.

Opener Mohammad Rafique returned for a duck in the second over while his partner Athar Ali Khan was out after scoring 13 in a rain-interrupted match at the Malahide Cricket Club ground.

Faruque Ahmed and vice-captain Aminul Islam were at the crease to guide Bangladesh to the coast. Bangladesh made four changes in the line-up that played the first match against Ireland in Belfast on June 5. Faruque replaced Minhazul Abedin while Atiar Rahman gave Khaled Masood a break behind the wicket. Young leg-spinner Tanveer Khan made his debut for the national team and Zakir Hasan came in for left arm seamer Morshed Ali Khan.

Earlier, batting first, the provincial selection of Ireland were restricted to 194 for five in the stipulated 50 overs. Khaled Mahmud, Mohammad Rafique and Naimur Rahman captured one wicket each for the tourists.

Bangladesh lost their tour opener against the Irish national side by four wickets.