Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 232/6 (73.5 overs) 73.5: Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, Flatter, on off, Litton Das digs it back to the bowler..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 232/6 (73.4 overs) 73.4: Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Flighted up, outside off, Litton Das shimmies down the ground and chips it over mid off for a boundary..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 228/6 (73.3 overs) 73.3: Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, In the line of the stumps, Litton Das eases it to cover..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 228/6 (73.2 overs) 73.2: Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, Fired in, on middle, Litton Das stabs it back to the bowler..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 228/6 (73.1 overs) 73.1: Zia-ur-Rehman to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Starts full, outside off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes it to cover for a single.. Zia-ur-Rehman to share the attack. .Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 227/6 (72.6 overs) 72.6: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Quicker, outside off, Litton Das shoulders arms at it..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 227/6 (72.5 overs) 72.5: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, FOUR! First boundary of the day! Short and wide from Qais, Litton Das rocks back and guides it effortlessly through backward point for a boundary..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (72.4 overs) 72.4: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Much fuller, on off, Litton Das pushes it to cover..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (72.3 overs) 72.3: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Gives it air, on off, Litton Das stabs it back to the bowler..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (72.2 overs) 72.2: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Flatter, outside off, Litton Das leaves it alone..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (72.1 overs) 72.1: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Right on the money! Qais starts with a full ball, targeting the stumps, Litton Das blocks it back to the bowler.. All set for Day 4's action to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Litton Das will resume for Bangladesh. Qais Ahmad will start with the ball. Let's go.... A quick word from the Bangladesh pacer - Ebadot Hossain is in for a chat. He expresses happiness after taking ten wickets alongside Hasan Mahmud, explaining that their success comes from a simple plan of bowling at the top of off stump and using occasional bouncers. He highlights the strong bond and mutual support within the fast-bowling unit since 2021, noting that bowling in partnership from both ends brings them great results. Additionally, he dedicates his wicket celebration to his two-month-old daughter.. Some words from the Afghanistan bowling coach - Hamid Hassan explains that on a flat pitch, the plan is simple. To bowl straight, limit runs, and build pressure to take wickets. He praises fast bowlers Saleem Safi, Yamin Ahmadzai, and Azmat for their strong teamwork, hoping they can capture the remaining four wickets to restrict Bangladesh to around 350 to 360 runs. He notes that the team recovers well after giving away easy runs early on, and as the pitch begins to turn, he expects his spinners to make an impact while stressing that the batters must also play cleverly against Bangladesh's spin attack.. Cracks, spin and a dramatic morning ahead - The surface is deteriorating quickly, with sharp turn and variable bounce waiting to test every batter. If Bangladesh can survive the opening spell, they will dictate terms, but a few quick wickets for Afghanistan could turn this into an unforgettable battle. Let's see how it pans out.... Afghanistan eye a miracle turnaround - Afghanistan proved late yesterday that patience and aggressive line can turn things around in a flash. Zia-ur-Rehman and Qais Ahmad must carry that same energy into the first hour today, aiming to wipe out the remaining four wickets swiftly without leaking easy boundaries. When their turn to bat arrives, the Afghan top order needs to learn from their first innings mistakes by showing grit and offering solid support to skipper Rahmat Shah.. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: What to expect on Day 4 With the pitch beginning to deteriorate, batting is likely to become increasingly difficult. Bangladesh will look to build on their advantage, while Afghanistan will hope to make early inroads and bring themselves back into the contest. The changing nature of the surface could make Day 4 an important phase in deciding the outcome of the one-off Test..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: Shanto and Mushfiqur give Bangladesh a strong reply Bangladesh also made a solid start with the bat in their second innings after gaining a 106-run lead. The visitors lost a couple of early wickets, while Tanzid Hasan failed to convert his start into a substantial score. However, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the innings with half-centuries. The pair combined caution with aggression, played according to the merit of the deliveries and kept the scoreboard moving. Both batters looked set to score centuries but fell late in the day. Mushfiqur lost his wicket cheaply, while Qais Ahmad produced a sharply turning delivery to dismiss Shanto..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: Hasan reaches 50 Test wickets Hasan's impressive performance also saw him reach 50 wickets in Test cricket. He became the fastest Bangladeshi fast bowler to reach the milestone. Fellow pacer Taskin Ahmed, who was rested for the series, congratulated him on the historic achievement. "Hat-Trick! Congratulations to Hasan Mahmud on becoming the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to claim a hat-trick in Test cricket," Taskin wrote in a Facebook post..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: How Hasan Mahmud completed his hat-trick Afghanistan were 220/5 while chasing Bangladesh's first-innings total of 346 when Hasan struck in the 83rd over. He first dismissed Ismat Alam for one before Qais Ahmad edged a delivery behind. Wicketkeeper Litton Das took an excellent diving catch to his right to send Qais back to the pavilion. Hasan then trapped Zia-ur-Rehman leg-before wicket to complete his hat-trick. The on-field umpire initially turned down the appeal, but Bangladesh successfully overturned the decision on review. The fast bowler later dismissed Yamin Ahmadzai for an 11-ball duck to complete his five-wicket haul..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: Hasan Mahmud creates history with Test hat-trick Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud made history on Sunday by becoming the first pacer from his country to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. The 26-year-old achieved the feat during Afghanistan's first innings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Day 3. He also became only the third Bangladeshi bowler to take a hat-trick in the longest format. Before Hasan, leg-spin all-rounder Alok Kapali had taken a hat-trick against Pakistan in 2003, while off-spinner Sohag Gazi achieved the feat against New Zealand in 2013..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: Bangladesh take control after Afghanistan collapse Bangladesh are firmly in control of the match after Afghanistan lost their last six wickets for just 21 runs on Day 3. The hosts, who had been in a reasonable position earlier in the day, were bowled out for 240. Rahmat Shah was the standout batter for Afghanistan, producing a fine century amid the collapse. However, the other batters failed to provide much support as Bangladesh's bowlers took charge. Hasan Mahmud led the attack with a five-wicket haul, including a historic hat-trick, while Ebadot also impressed with four wickets. Bangladesh secured a first-innings lead of 106 runs..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test: Hello and welcome! Hello and welcome to the LIVE updates of Day 4 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.. Bangladesh look to seal the deal - Bangladesh learned on Day 3 that even a massive partnership cannot guarantee total safety when the ball starts gripping. With Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the crease, the visitors need sharper concentration and composed strike rotation to stop any further collapse. Their goal today is to bat Afghanistan out of the contest by stretching this lead past 375 runs, allowing their bowling attack to operate without scoreboard pressure.. Hello and welcome to Day 4 - A warm welcome to cricket fans from around the world. We are back for Day 4 of this gripping Tests encounter between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The visitors hold a commanding position with an overall lead of 329 runs, finishing yesterday at 223 for 6. Late breakthroughs by the Afghan spinners before stumps added sudden drama, setting up an electric morning session as both teams step out to define the outcome of this match.. ... DAY 4, SESSION 1 .... Moving on - That brings us to the end of a pretty entertaining 'Moving Day', with a few late strikes adding some intrigue towards the close. Bangladesh remain in a commanding position and will look to stretch their lead further on Day 4, while Afghanistan, despite that late burst, have a mountain to climb if they are to save this Test. The action resumes on Day 4 on Monday, 12 October, at 6 am GMT, so join us early for all the build-up as we could be heading into the final day of this contest. Cheers!. The hat-trick hero speaks - Hasan Mahmud says he focused on bowling straight, getting the ball to swing and letting it do its job, despite picking up just one wicket throughout the previous day. He adds that he was not nervous and was looking forward to the opportunity, sticking to the line of the stumps to make things happen. He is pleased with how things unfolded in the morning and says he was happy to be part of such a moment. He credits captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das for helping him make the right DRS call, explaining that they struggled with similar decisions in the first innings, leaving the bowlers uncertain about whether the ball was hitting the stumps. He adds that their discussion helped him trust the decision and go ahead with the review. Hasan also expresses his happiness at receiving encouragement and feedback from his teammates, adding that the support from the crowd until the final ball made the experience even more special. He feels the feedback could also benefit the spinners as the pitch wears and begins to offer more turn as the match progresses. Looking ahead, he says they will continue to follow the same process, focusing on hitting the right lengths with the new ball and maintaining their approach. He also looks forward to the upcoming World Test Championship assignments in South Africa, describing them as important Test matches.. Chaotic end to the final session - Rahim and Shanto looked in complete control for much of the final session, blending experience with assured strokeplay to take their third 100-run stand together, while Shanto brought up a well-deserved half-century. However, Afghanistan found a way back after the second drinks break, with Zia-ur-Rehman ending Rahim's stay at the crease. Shanto continued to keep the runs flowing but fell for 82, just five minutes before Stumps, undone by an unplayable delivery from Qais Ahmad. Zia then struck again on the penultimate ball of the day, removing Hasan Mahmud to give Afghanistan a timely boost after Bangladesh had threatened to run away with the game.. Rahim and Shanto steady the ship - Afghanistan struck again shortly after lunch, with Yamin Ahmadzai removing Tanzid Hasan for 31, leaving Bangladesh at 53/3. However, that proved to be their only breakthrough of the session as Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim joined forces to rebuild the innings. Shanto survived a close LBW appeal and a missed catching opportunity, while Rahim looked increasingly assured after his first-innings disappointment. The pair added an unbeaten 71-run stand for the fourth wicket, guiding Bangladesh to 124/3 at Tea and stretching their overall lead to 230 runs.. Afghanistan fold despite Rahmat's resistance - Afghanistan resumed Day 3 at 211/4, with Rahmat Shah and Ikram Alikhil looking to narrow the deficit, but Bangladesh made regular inroads to wrap up the innings for 240, conceding a 106-run lead. Rahmat completed a fighting century, finishing unbeaten on 105, but Hasan Mahmud's five-wicket haul, which also included a brillaint hat-trick, ensured the visitors could not build on their overnight position. Bangladesh then lost Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque in the morning session, with Mohammad Saleem and Yamin Ahmadzai striking one each, but Tanzid Hasan's aggressive approach helped the hosts reach 44/2 at Lunch, holding an overall lead of 150 runs.. 1.32 pm GMT - STUMPS, DAY 3! Afghanistan's late burst in the final five minutes has given them a much-needed lift, but Bangladesh remain firmly in control with a 329-run lead and four wickets still in hand. The hosts will look to add a few more runs and push the target beyond Afghanistan's reach, while the visitors will hope to carry that late momentum into the morning session, wrap up the innings quickly and keep the chase within the 350-run mark..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (71.6 overs) 71.6: Zia-ur-Rehman to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zia-ur-Rehman bowls this quicker, short and on leg, Mehidy Hasan Miraz keeps it out to the leg side. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 3!. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will face the final ball of Day 3..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (71.5 overs) 71.5: Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, OUT! TIMBER! Zia-ur-Rehman strikes now and this is another beauty. He bowls this slower through the air, full and on middle and leg, gets it to turn away sharply. Hasan Mahmud gets stuck in his crease and plays down the wrong line, getting hit on his back thigh. There is a big shout for LBW, and the finger goes up, but Hasan takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved, and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball hitting the middle stump. Bangladesh slip from 212/3 to 223/6..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.4 overs) 71.4: Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Quicker, full and on leg, Hasan Mahmud knocks it to mid on..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.3 overs) 71.3: Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Flatter, full and on middle, Hasan Mahmud blocks it out..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.2 overs) 71.2: Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Short again, on off, Hasan Mahmud punches it to cover..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.1 overs) 71.1: Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Floated, short and on middle and off, Hasan Mahmud blocks it out..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (70.6 overs) 70.6: Qais Ahmad to Hasan Mahmud, Short and around off, Hasan Mahmud punches it through covers for a single.. Bangladesh lose half their side now. Hasan Mahmud comes out to the middle..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 222/5 (70.5 overs) 70.5: Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! BOWLED'EM! A magical delivery from Qais Ahmad gets rid of the Bangladeshi skipper. This is looped up nicely, full and around off, lands on the rough and turns in a long way. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets drawn forward but tries to defend it very casually, leaving a gap between bat and pad, as the ball goes through and crashes into the middle and leg stumps. Shanto stands there in disbelief, but has to walk back in the 80s, just like Rahim..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 222/4 (70.4 overs) 70.4: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Short and on off, Litton Das stays back and works it towards square leg for a run..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.3 overs) 70.3: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Flighted, full and on middle, Litton Das prods forward and blocks it out..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.2 overs) 70.2: Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Floated, full and on off, turns away, Litton Das taps it out towards point..Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.1 overs) 70.1: Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it down to long on for a single.