Live Update: The aggressive Litton took Bangladesh’s lead to over 400 on the fourth morning. Afghanistan’s bowlers created a number of chances before lunch on the fourth day but none were taken. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj took five wickets in a ten-ball game, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the trophy after Australia the Ashes, England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Women’s Ashes, Taunton, 18th July 2023 A general view of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd match, Jaipur, 17th October 2006 A general view of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Citals, IPL 2024, Mullanpur, 23rd March 2024 Haryana Cricket Association Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli, Haryana vs. Rajasthan, 1st Semi-Final, Ranji Trophy 2011-12, Rohtak, 1st Day, 10th January 2012 Litton Das batted aggressively, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, only Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th Day, 12th October 2026 Lunch Bangladesh 346 and 337 for 6 (Shanto 82, Litton 81*, Mushfiqur 81, Mehidy 38*, Zia 2-86, Ahmadzai 2-96) lead Afghanistan by 240 runs to 443. Bangladesh beat all of Afghanistan in a first wicketless session on the fourth day in Abu Dhabi and increased their batting lead in the single Test by 443 runs, with Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz putting together a 114-run partnership for the unbroken seventh wicket in just over 26 overs.
Litton was unbeaten with 81 off 96 balls with 11 fours, while Mehidy was 38 not out. Both players also created numerous chances, but Afghanistan could not citalize on any of them. The session started ominously for Afghanistan after Litton stroked Qais Ahmad throughout, followed by a grounder to Zia-ur-Rehman in the next over.
Litton’s first reprieve came when he was 14 and his bowling lead passed from Qais into the hands of fielder Shahidullah. When Litton was 26, Qais then bowled one of his own bowlers. Litton continued to hit the Afghan bowlers after they accepted the new ball, perhs hinting at a statement from Bangladesh at one point.
He pushed Yamin Ahmadzai halfway before smashing Mohammad Saleem beyond the point. Soon after, he reached his second half-century in the game. Mehidy supported Litton well and he also took his chance.
Sediqullah Atal let a Mehidy get past him at slip after Ahmadzai was bowled and then debated with wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil about the ball having passed between them. At the boundary, Bangladesh took a lead of 400 runs. Litton played another fairly straight drive to Ahmadzai and on the next ball the bowler threw a huge shot but it was disallowed.
Replays showed Litton passed the ball inside. On the third day, too, it was Bangladesh that covered most of the journey. Before lunch, they initially beat Afghanistan for 240, with Hasan Mahmud taking five wickets, including a hat-trick, and Ebadot Hossain four.
Rahmat Shah stood firm as Afghanistan scored their fourth Test century. Bangladesh, who were leading by 106 runs after the first innings rallies, struggled as they slipped to 53 for 3. But Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto rescued them with a fourth wicket partnership of 159 runs.
Both made it in the last six overs of the day as Afghanistan finally fought back, but they have since completely lost that momentum. The Afghan bowlers created a number of chances before lunch on the fourth day but none of them were converted. Litton Das batted aggressively, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 4, October 12, 2026. This throw at close range and just outside off, he attempts a hasty move and succumbs to the short ball trick, is pulled straight towards square leg and Zia makes a spectacular dive and Saleem loved it; totally excited about the celebration. He definitely deserves this wicket!
Afghanistan finally achieves a breakthrough at lunchtime; The tactics change, the goalkeeper comes into play and Tanzid, who has fought so well so far, has to go and will not get a fast hundred for Bangladesh in the Tests. A shorter, crisp throw that nibbled slightly on the sixth line of the off-stump and he tried a slight edge which the keeper caught beautifully! Yamin gets his first and Afghanistan gets their third wicket!
On a length shot and a shot from it, he took a step forward and pushed it in the air to get it to short cover and the fielder took a clean catch, Rahmat caught it on his throat and Yamin was absolutely thrilled! A soft, hasty shot release could be a lack of concentration as he only tried to control his shot at the last moment. Training just keeps getting better for the home team! It was a clever delivery, a lovely leg-break convert from a wide line and he launched an adventurous inside-out attack, gaining an advantage to slip past the defender and having to make the long walk back to the dressing room; Bangladesh will be released!
Afghanistan continues to make great progress! Tremendous fightback. That’s the beauty of Test cricket; Things can change so quickly. Broken tree stumps, what a sight for Yamin!
He outwitted him with a sharp blow in the middle and had no idea how to deal with it. When the bat fell the stumps were already churned; it is huge. Breakthrough, the veteran goes there without disturbing the scorers. Great delivery to the new batsman!
Afghanistan is back with a bang this session! Wow, the emotion, that goal meant everything to Yamin. This is a phenomenal catch! throws a bouncer whiff down the middle and he reared up so quickly he picked it up and went for the hook, but Yamin quickly moved left and took a fabulous diving catch into deep square!
This is exactly what the Afghans were looking for, closer to the tree stumps! Officially into the tail now. Close and break the stumps!
Short contact and back into the shadows around the line as he sat deep in his crease and tried to cut him weakly, not quite confident in defense and ended up cutting him at the stumps. Nicely positioned and Afghanistan continues to score goals. They plied enormous pressure in the last 30 minutes and were rewarded for it; It’s a huge gate.
The standing guard also helps. Destroy him with a yorker! Once again excellent set-up! I played a couple of shorter ones, challenged his outside edge and finished with a perfectly curled yorker that completely messed up the stumps!
Great delivery and Saleem loved every moment of the short ball down leg, playing the swing and failing to connect. The wicketkeeper asks for the catch but the umpire remains unmoved. Rahmat Shah sends him up.
Ultra Edge is coming, hello! As the ball flies past the gloves there is a slight spike. The original decision is reversed and the team on the field is pumped. The credit goes to the goalkeeper who managed to convince his ctain to reconsider the decision.
Awesome stuff from Afghanistan! Slower ball does the trick! Suggested seam movement and longer ball, throw to middle leg and Ebadot awkwardly places the entire face of the bat inside the line of the ball, a massive G between the bat and only manages to connect the outside part of the bat, sending a regulation catch to the point fielder who lunges forward and puts it in a pocket with sure hands.
Yamin gets his first and Afghanistan gets their third wicket! On a length shot and a shot from it, he took a step forward and pushed it in the air to get it to short cover and the fielder took a clean catch, Rahmat caught it on his throat and Yamin was absolutely thrilled! A soft dismissal, rushing into the shot, could be a loss of concentration as he tried to stop his shot at the last moment. Broken tree stumps, what a spectacle for Yamin!
He outwitted him with a sharp blow in the middle and had no idea how to deal with it. When the bat fell the stumps were already churned; it is huge. Breakthrough, the veteran goes there without disturbing the scorers. Great delivery to the new batsman!
Afghanistan is back with a bang this session! Wow, the emotion, that goal meant everything to Yamin. A slower ball is enough! Suggested seam movement and longer ball, throw to middle leg and Ebadot awkwardly places the entire face of the bat inside the line of the ball, a massive G between the bat and only manages to connect the outside part of the bat, sending a regulation catch to the point fielder who lunges forward and puts it in a pocket with sure hands.
This throws on a short length and just outside the offside, he pulls in a hurry and succumbs to the short ball trick, is pulled straight to square leg and Zia takes a spectacular diving catch and Saleem was thrilled; totally excited about the celebration. He definitely deserves this wicket! That is a phenomenal catch!
throws a bouncer whiff down the middle and he reared up so quickly he picked it up and went for the hook, but Yamin quickly moved left and took a fabulous diving catch into deep square! This is exactly what the Afghans were looking for, closer to the tree stumps! Officially into the tail now.
Demolishes him with a yorker! Once again excellent set-up! I played a couple of shorter ones, challenged his outside edge and finished with a perfectly curled yorker that completely messed up the stumps!
Great delivery and Saleem loved every moment of the short ball down leg, playing the swing and failing to connect. The wicketkeeper asks for the catch but the umpire remains unmoved. Rahmat Shah sends him up.
Ultra Edge is coming, hello! As the ball flies past the gloves there is a slight spike. The original decision is reversed and the team on the field is pumped. The credit goes to the goalkeeper who managed to convince his ctain to reconsider the decision.
Awesome stuff from Afghanistan! Afghanistan finally achieves a breakthrough at lunchtime; The tactics change, the goalkeeper comes into play and Tanzid, who has fought so well so far, has to go and will not get a fast hundred for Bangladesh in the Tests. A shorter, crisp throw that nibbled slightly on the sixth line of the off-stump and he tried a slight edge which the keeper caught beautifully!
Close and break the stumps! Short contact and back into the shadows around the line as he sat deep in his crease and tried to cut him weakly, not quite confident in defense and ended up cutting him at the stumps. Nicely positioned and Afghanistan continues to score goals.
They plied enormous pressure in the last 30 minutes and were rewarded for it; It’s a huge gate. The standing guard also helps. Training just keeps getting better for the home team! It was a clever delivery, a lovely leg-break convert from a wide line and he launched an adventurous inside-out attack, gaining an advantage to slip past the defender and having to make the long walk back to the dressing room; Bangladesh will be released!
Afghanistan continues to make great progress! Tremendous fightback. That’s the beauty of Test cricket; Things can change so quickly. Shortly before midday, Afghanistan finally achieved a breakthrough; The tactics change, the goalkeeper comes into play and Tanzid, who has fought so well so far, has to go and will not get a fast hundred for Bangladesh in the Tests.
A shorter, crisp throw that nibbled slightly on the sixth line of the off-stump and he tried a slight edge which the keeper caught beautifully! This throws on a short length and just outside the offside, he pulls in a hurry and succumbs to the short ball trick, is pulled straight to square leg and Zia takes a spectacular diving catch and Saleem was thrilled; totally excited about the celebration. He definitely deserves this wicket!
Yamin gets his first and Afghanistan gets their third wicket! On a length shot and a shot from it, he took a step forward and pushed it in the air to get it to short cover and the fielder took a clean catch, Rahmat caught it on his throat and Yamin was absolutely thrilled! A soft dismissal, rushing into the shot, could be a loss of concentration as he tried to stop his shot at the last moment. Broken tree stumps, what a spectacle for Yamin!
He outwitted him with a sharp blow in the middle and had no idea how to deal with it. When the bat fell the stumps were already churned; it is huge. Breakthrough, the veteran goes there without disturbing the scorers. Great delivery to the new batsman!
Afghanistan is back with a bang this session! Wow, the emotion, that goal meant everything to Yamin. Training just keeps getting better for the home team! It was a clever delivery, a lovely leg-break convert from a wide line and he launched an adventurous inside-out attack, gaining an advantage to slip past the defender and having to make the long walk back to the dressing room; Bangladesh will be released!
Afghanistan continues to make great progress! Tremendous fightback. That’s the beauty of Test cricket; Things can change so quickly. Slide in and break the stumps!
Short contact and back into the shadows around the line as he sat deep in his crease and tried to cut him weakly, not quite confident in defense and ended up cutting him at the stumps. Nicely positioned and Afghanistan continues to score goals. They plied enormous pressure in the last 30 minutes and were rewarded for it; It’s a huge gate.
Standing also helps. This is a phenomenal catch! throws a bouncer whiff down the middle and he reared up so quickly he picked it up and went for the hook, but Yamin quickly moved left and took a fabulous diving catch into deep square! This is exactly what the Afghans were looking for, closer to the tree stumps!
Officially into the tail now. Demolishes him with a yorker! Once again excellent set-up!
I played a couple of shorter ones, challenged his outside edge and finished with a perfectly curled yorker that completely messed up the stumps! Great delivery and Saleem loved every moment of the short ball down leg, playing the swing and failing to connect. The wicketkeeper asks for the catch but the umpire remains unmoved.
Rahmat Shah sends him up. Ultra Edge is coming, hello! As the ball flies past the gloves there is a slight spike. The original decision is reversed and the team on the field is pumped.
The credit goes to the goalkeeper who managed to convince his ctain to reconsider the decision. Awesome stuff from Afghanistan! Slower ball does the trick!
Suggested seam movement and longer ball, throw to middle leg and Ebadot awkwardly places the entire face of the bat inside the line of the ball, a massive G between the bat and only manages to connect the outside part of the bat, sending a regulation catch to the point fielder who lunges forward and puts it in a pocket with sure hands. Edged and taken at first slip! A loose shot from Atal at the end that bites the dust.
The longer ball moves from outside, away from the body and the outside edges towards the first slip fielder and Tanzid catches it well at waist level on the slip cord. Atal looks dispointed and trudges back to the shelter. Hasan Mahmud dismisses Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, only Test, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026. Feathers to LKD!
Ebadot makes the breakthrough again! A fuller touch outside the sixth off-stump channel, a bit more bounce off the pitch and Abdul Malik throws everything to play the wide-cover drive but ends up only managing to kiss the outside part of the bat and LKD dives full-stretch to his right side to devour it in a single attempt. The bouncy ball is enough and Shahidullah has to go!
At the end, play a no-hitter against the short pitch, moving his bat away from his body and bringing the leading edge toward the deep, fine leg area. Hasan Mahmud sprints and les forward to hold on, a brilliant effort from deep. Ebadot makes the breakthrough and presents his characteristic salute celebration!
Ebadot Hossain salutes after the dismissal of Shahidullah, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, only Test, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026. This is a beautiful piece of bowling from Miraz that completely outclassed Shahidi! He floated a lengthy ball over the stumps, abruptly left the field with extra bounce, moved away as Shahidi stepped forward to play that ball over the line, missing the line and the length entirely. The batsman turns and rushes to tuck his bat into the crease, but LKD is behind the stumps in a flash, grabs the peach of a delivery and cuts through the bails in a flash.
knock him out with a pearl! Ebadot finally gets the right line and length. Complete and start in the canal.
Bends devilishly and Alikhil goes looking for him a little in front of his block. He leaves a g and the ball bursts. Ebadot is on its third and Afghanistan was shaken relatively early on the third day!
Timbbberrrr and Bangladesh now all over Afghanistan! Go back a length into the canal and it remains somewhat deep. Alam is also pinched a little and is unable to react in time.
The bullet passes through the tip of his blade and falls. As day three begins, both Bangladeshi leaders are present and Afghanistan is now more than in trouble! Oh my days, it’s a world and a half!
Returns a length in the channel. Pinch something and Qais has no choice but to play it. However, he does this while trped in a crouch and only manages to gain a healthy advantage.
Litton stretches to his right, extends his right glove and extends it a few inches across the turf. What a catch, and Afghanistan is now in shock! big, big lbw shout, not given!
And Bangladesh review! Drama in Abu Dhabi! Return of a length in the channel and sudden withdrawal.
Akbar gets caught near the crease and plays all around. Was it too high? Three reds, the ball crashes and Mahmud grabs the story.
First Bangladesh pacer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket and Bangladesh’s dream start just got better! Huge, huge chime shot from behind and Mahmud has five! Yamin has reviewed!
Length in the sixth channel of the off-stump and it moves away late. Yamin’s foot gets stuck in the concrete and he hits it very tentatively. This seems to be transferred to the goalkeeper, even if he doesn’t share this opinion.
Well, bad luck for the Afghanistan review. Clear spike when the ball is off the bat and Mahmud has a five-wicket haul on the day! This time it was gone, and Afghanistan was bundled out for 240!
Excellent bowling. Full just outside off. Threatens to enter the field before leaving it.
Saleem has no choice but to push him and he tickles him all the way to the goalkeeper. Ebadot finishes with four points and Bangladesh takes a big lead in the first round! Ebadot Hossain completes Afghanistan innings, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026 Hasan Mahmud dismisses Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Test only, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026 Beaten and caught at first slip!
A loose shot from Atal at the end that bites the dust. The longer ball moves from outside, away from the body and the outside edges towards the first slip fielder and Tanzid catches it well at waist level on the slip cord. Atal looks dispointed and trudges back to the shelter.
Timbbberrrr and Bangladesh now all over Afghanistan! Go back a length into the canal and it remains somewhat deep. Alam is also pinched a little and is unable to react in time.
The bullet passes through the tip of his blade and falls. As day three begins, both Bangladeshi leaders are present and Afghanistan is now more than in trouble! Oh my days, it’s a world and a half!
Returns a length in the channel. Pinch something and Qais has no choice but to play it. However, he does this while trped in a crouch and only manages to gain a healthy advantage.
Litton stretches to his right, extends his right glove and extends it a few inches across the turf. What a catch, and Afghanistan is now in shock! big, big lbw shout, not given!
And Bangladesh review! Drama in Abu Dhabi! Return of a length in the channel and sudden withdrawal.
Akbar gets caught near the crease and plays all around. Was it too high? Three reds, the ball crashes and Mahmud grabs the story.
First Bangladesh pacer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket and Bangladesh’s dream start just got better! Huge, huge chime shot from behind and Mahmud has five! Yamin has reviewed!
Length in the sixth channel of the off-stump and it moves away late. Yamin’s foot gets stuck in the concrete and he hits it very tentatively. This seems to be transferred to the goalkeeper, even if he doesn’t share this opinion.
Well, bad luck for the Afghanistan review. Clear spike when the ball is off the bat and Mahmud has a five-wicket haul on the day! Ebadot Hossain salutes after dismissing Shahidullah, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, only Test, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026 Ebadot Hossain ends the innings in Afghanistan, Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh, only Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026 The bouncing ball does its job and Shahidullah has to go!
At the end, play a no-hitter against the short pitch, moving his bat away from his body and bringing the leading edge toward the deep, fine leg area. Hasan Mahmud sprints and les forward to hold on, a brilliant effort from deep. Ebadot makes the breakthrough and presents his characteristic salute celebration!
Feathers it to LKD! Ebadot makes the breakthrough again! A fuller touch outside the sixth off-stump channel, a bit more bounce off the pitch and Abdul Malik throws everything to play the wide-cover drive but ends up only managing to kiss the outside part of the bat and LKD dives full-stretch to his right side to devour it in a single attempt.
knock him out with a pearl! Ebadot finally gets the right line and length. Complete and start in the canal.
Bends devilishly and Alikhil goes looking for him a little in front of his block. He leaves a g and the ball bursts. Ebadot is on its third and Afghanistan was shaken relatively early on the third day!
This time it was gone, and Afghanistan was bundled out for 240! Excellent bowling. Full just outside off.
Threatens to enter the field before leaving it. Saleem has no choice but to push him and he tickles him all the way to the goalkeeper. Ebadot finishes with four points and Bangladesh takes a big lead in the first round!
This is a beautiful piece of bowling from Miraz that completely outclassed Shahidi! He floated a lengthy ball over the stumps, abruptly left the field with extra bounce, moved away as Shahidi stepped forward to play that ball over the line, missing the line and the length entirely. The batsman turns and rushes to tuck his bat into the crease, but LKD is behind the stumps in a flash, grabs the peach of a delivery and cuts through the bails in a flash.
Edged and taken at first slip! A loose shot from Atal at the end that bites the dust. The longer ball moves from outside, away from the body and the outside edges towards the first slip fielder and Tanzid catches it well at waist level on the slip cord.
Atal looks dispointed and trudges back to the shelter. Hasan Mahmud dismisses Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026 The bouncing ball does its job and Shahidullah has to go! At the end, play a no-hitter against the short pitch, moving his bat away from his body and bringing the leading edge toward the deep, fine leg area.
Hasan Mahmud sprints and les forward to hold on, a brilliant effort from deep. Ebadot makes the breakthrough and presents his characteristic salute celebration! Ebadot Hossain salutes after the dismissal of Shahidullah, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Individual Test, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026. Feathers to LKD!
Ebadot makes the breakthrough again! A fuller touch outside the sixth off-stump channel, a bit more bounce off the pitch and Abdul Malik throws everything to play the wide-cover drive but ends up only managing to kiss the outside part of the bat and LKD dives full-stretch to his right side to devour it in a single attempt. This is a beautiful piece of bowling from Miraz that completely outclassed Shahidi!
He floated a lengthy ball over the stumps, abruptly left the field with extra bounce, moved away as Shahidi stepped forward to play that ball over the line, missing the line and the length entirely. The batsman turns and rushes to tuck his bat into the crease, but LKD is behind the stumps in a flash, grabs the peach of a delivery and cuts through the bails in a flash. knock him out with a pearl!
Ebadot finally gets the right line and length. Complete and start in the canal. Bends devilishly and Alikhil goes looking for him a little in front of his block.
He leaves a g and the ball bursts. Ebadot is on its third and Afghanistan was shaken relatively early on the third day! Timbbberrrr and Bangladesh now all over Afghanistan!
Go back a length into the canal and it remains somewhat deep. Alam is also pinched a little and is unable to react in time. The bullet passes through the tip of his blade and falls.
As day three begins, both Bangladeshi leaders are present and Afghanistan is now more than in trouble! Oh my days, it’s a world and a half! Returns a length in the channel.
Pinch something and Qais has no choice but to play it. However, he does this while trped in a crouch and only manages to gain a healthy advantage. Litton stretches to his right, extends his right glove and extends it a few inches across the turf.
What a catch, and Afghanistan is now in shock! big, big lbw shout, not given! And Bangladesh review!
Drama in Abu Dhabi! Return of a length in the channel and sudden withdrawal. Akbar gets caught near the crease and plays all around.
Was it too high? Three reds, the ball crashes and Mahmud grabs the story. First Bangladesh pacer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket and Bangladesh’s dream start just got better!
Huge, huge chime shot from behind and Mahmud has five! Yamin has reviewed! Length in the sixth channel of the off-stump and it moves away late.
Yamin’s foot gets stuck in the concrete and he hits it very tentatively. This seems to be transferred to the goalkeeper, even if he doesn’t share this opinion. Well, bad luck for the Afghanistan review.
Clear spike when the ball is off the bat and Mahmud has a five-wicket haul on the day! This time it was gone, and Afghanistan was bundled out for 240! Excellent bowling.
Full just outside off. Threatens to enter the field before leaving it. Saleem has no choice but to push him and he tickles him all the way to the goalkeeper.
Ebadot finishes with four points and Bangladesh takes a big lead in the first round! Ebadot Hossain completes Afghanistan innings, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026, it’s straight forward and Saleem has something to show for his hard work! Hit the track outside.
Islam tackles it, but does not show the necessary conviction in trying to achieve it with six people. He doesn’t last either and the ball goes to Rahmat to be caught at deep square leg. The short ball trick works and Bangladesh loses their first wicket!
One hasty shot and Tanzid can’t believe what he’s done! Around the wicket, he hits the deck hard and gets a slight inward movement from a wide line, he sits deep in the crease and presses it, giving Shahidullah an easy catch on the slip line and he has to take the long route back to the pavilion. Excellent fiery bowling; Saleem and Yamin withstood pressure from both sides. Yamin Ahmadzai struck at the start of the second session, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, only Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026. A change of perspective brings a change in fortunes!
Forced full length by the outside hitter. Mominul floats over, but does so with minimal footwork. A clear lead and Atal, standing from the first slip, rushes to the right and takes advantage of a great opportunity.
And there will be lunch on the third day too! Qais silenced the opposition, myself included, around the wicket and bowls a gem from a broken leg, lots of flight and he came back wild, squeezing through the gate as Shanto came forward and couldn’t take the rip and the bite, went past the inside edge and rattled the stumps, great throw and stunning strike out of the gate! He fought really hard and it was a big blow!
A little relief and respite for Afghanistan as we proach the end of the game. Around the wicket, drawn short and angled inwards, he tries to lift it up and over the keeper’s head and ends up over his head with a top edge that Hashmat calmly caught at the first slip. An opportunity to pick a few quick wickets; That should motivate them.
Zia also had a little more bounce. Clever change of length, he plays a little fuller and drifts at first glance, then pulls away late and beats his striker defense: LBW assessed, but he wants to take his chance and is sent up. Tracking the ball suggests it lands on the line, hits the line, and hits to the top of center and outside the off. This is another morale-boosting blow for Afghanistan, who will be looking for more as they head to the stumps. How often do you see this HPen in Test cricket?
The wickets fall in the final moments as dusk falls. Yamin Ahmadzai struck early in the second session, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, only Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026. A change in perspective brings a change in fortune! Forced full length by the outside hitter. Mominul floats over, but does so with minimal footwork.
A clear lead and Atal, standing from the first slip, rushes to the right and takes advantage of a great opportunity. And there will be lunch on the third day too! One hasty shot and Tanzid can’t believe what he’s done!
Around the wicket, he hits the deck hard and gets a slight inward movement from a wide line, he sits deep in the crease and presses it, giving Shahidullah an easy catch on the slip line and he has to take the long route back to the pavilion. Excellent fiery bowling; Saleem and Yamin were under pressure from both sides and Saleem has a lot to show for his hard work! Hit the track outside.
Islam tackles it, but does not show the necessary conviction in trying to achieve it with six people. He doesn’t last either and the ball goes to Rahmat to be caught at deep square leg. The short ball trick works and Bangladesh loses their first wicket!
A little relief and respite for Afghanistan as we proach the end of the game. Around the wicket, drawn short and angled inwards, he tries to lift it up and over the keeper’s head and ends up over his head with a top edge that Hashmat calmly caught at the first slip. An opportunity to pick a few quick wickets; That should motivate them.
Zia also had a little more bounce. Clever change of length, he plays a little fuller and drifts at first glance, then pulls away late and beats his striker defense: LBW assessed, but he wants to take his chance and is sent up. Tracking the ball suggests it lands on the line, hits the line, and hits to the top of center and outside the off. This is another morale-boosting blow for Afghanistan, who will be looking for more as they head to the stumps. How often do you see this HPen in Test cricket?
The wickets fall in the final moments as the twilight begins to take hold of Qais silencing the opposition, myself included, around the wicket and throwing a gem from a broken leg, lots of running and he came back wild, sneaking through the gate as Shanto came forward and couldn’t take the rip and the bite, shot over the inside edge and rattled the stumps, great throw and a stunning strike from the wicket! He fought really hard and it was a big blow! goes straight to the top and Saleem has something to show for his work!
Hit the track outside. Islam tackles it, but does not show the necessary conviction in trying to achieve it with six people. He doesn’t last either and the ball goes to Rahmat to be caught at deep square leg.
The short ball trick works and Bangladesh loses their first wicket! A change in perspective brings a change in fate! Forced full length by the outside hitter.
Mominul floats over, but does so with minimal footwork. A clear lead and Atal, standing from the first slip, rushes to the right and takes advantage of a great opportunity. And there will be lunch on the third day too!
One hasty shot and Tanzid can’t believe what he’s done! Around the wicket, he hits the deck hard and gets a slight inward movement from a wide line, he sits deep in the crease and presses it, giving Shahidullah an easy catch on the slip line and he has to take the long route back to the pavilion. Excellent fiery bowling; Saleem and Yamin withstood pressure from both sides. Yamin Ahmadzai struck at the start of the second session, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Individual Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026. A little relief and reprieve for Afghanistan as we proach the end of the game.
Around the wicket, drawn short and angled inwards, he tries to lift it up and over the keeper’s head and ends up over his head with a top edge that Hashmat calmly caught at the first slip. An opportunity to pick a few quick wickets; That should motivate them. Zia also had a little more bounce. Qais silenced the opposition, myself included, around the wicket and bowls, a gem from a broken leg, lots of flight and he came back wild, squeezing through the gate as Shanto came forward and couldn’t take the rip and bite, went past the inside edge and shook the stumps, great delivery and a stunning shot from the keep!
He fought really hard and it was a big blow! Clever change of length, the ball is a little fuller and he gets carried away with his looks, then pulls away late and beats his front defense: he’s rated lbw, but he wants to take his chance and is sent up. Tracking the ball suggests it lands on the line, hits the line, and hits to the top of center and outside the off. This is another morale-boosting blow for Afghanistan, who will be looking for more as they head to the stumps.
How often do you see this HPen in Test cricket? Wickets that fell in the final moments as dusk fell created a number of chances for the Afghan bowlers before lunch on day four, but none were taken. Litton Das batted aggressively, Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 4, October 12, 2026. Hasan Mahmud has now taken five wickets in four different countries and has gone where few bowlers – and not just from Bangladesh – have failed. Afghanistan Tail, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026 Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto give Bangladesh a big lead after the attack from Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain. Bangladesh ended the third day of the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi with a lead of 329 runs and four second innings wickets in hand. Hasan Mahmud dismissed Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026. Afghanistan managed to beat Bangladesh’s 346 all out and were only 135 at stumps on the second day. Rahmat Shah rises and over, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Day 2, Abu Dhabi, October 10, 2026 Yamin Ahmadzai struck twice in the second session, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 1, October 9, 2026 Yamin Ahmadzai struck early in the second session, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 3, October 11, 2026 Afghanistan bowlers scored a series of Am On the fourth day we had the opportunity before lunch, but none were taken. Litton Das fought aggressively, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Test only, Abu Dhabi, Day 4, October 12, 2026 The win in Darwin is still fresh in the memory but Bangladesh is more than a form of worry as Afghanistan hope for a fresh start under the new leadership of Rahmat Shah. Rahmat Shah collected an important fifty, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Test only, Colombo, Day 4, February 5, 2024 AFG vs BAN 2026/27, Test match report only AFG vs BAN, October 9-13, 2026 – Aggressive Litton takes Bangladesh’s 400 lead on fourth morning AFG vs BAN 2026/27, Afghanistan match report Bangladesh: Afghanistan’s bowlers created a number of chances before lunch on day four but none were taken. The Afghan bowlers created a number of chances before lunch on the fourth day but none of them were converted. Cash-free conditions as Mahmud continues to raise the bar. Mohammad Isam is the Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84 Day 4 – Session 1: Bangladesh lead by 443 runs.
The conditions pose no hurdles as Hasan Mahmud continues to raise the bar. Mushfiqur and Shanto give Bangladesh a big lead after Mahmud and Ebadot dismantled Afghanistan. Rahmat and Malik, in their 50s, are leading Afghanistan’s strong response. Afghanistan’s fast bowlers struggle after Bangladesh’s good start
