Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Only Test, Oct 9, 2026: commentary
| Bangladesh | 346 | 92.3 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 240 | 89.1 ov |
| Bangladesh | 372/7 | 105.2 ov |
| Afghanistan | 346/8 | 142.0 ov |
Match Drawn
Result
Match Drawn
What the reporting says
Towhid Hridoy is picked in Bangladesh's Test squad for the one-off match against Afghanistan in the UAE starting October 9.
Hridoy made 350 not out for Bangladesh A against South Africa A in an unofficial Test in Potchefstroom.
Nahid Rana has not played since July due to a side strain suffered in Zimbabwe.
Taskin Ahmed misses the Test under Bangladesh's workload management policy.
Jaker Ali returns to the squad while Amite Hasan is dropped.
Sri Lanka meet Nepal in an Asian Games quarter-final on Tuesday; Malaysia play Bangladesh the same day.
Facts taken from the stories linked beside them, each from a sentence in the original.
AFG 2ND
- 142.0
Over 142. 12 runs. Bowler: Taijul Islam. Afghanistan: 346/8(rr 2.44)
- 141.6
SIX! Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's it! The match ends in a draw! Afghanistan have fought hard to keep Bangladesh at bay, with Sediqullah Atal leading the resistance with a magnificent century, while Rahmat Shah also made a valuable contribution with the bat. With the ball, Ebadot Hossain and Mehidy Hasan played crucial roles, claiming three wickets apiece. Both teams had their moments, but neither could force a result. A gripping contest of patience, skill and determination brings the one-off Test to a hard-fought finish!
- 141.5
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Rahim.
- 141.4
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Hasan.
- 141.3
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs.
- 141.2
SIX! Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
- 141.1
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chowdhury.
- 141.0
Over 141. no runs. Bowler: Mehidy Hasan. Afghanistan: 334/8(rr 2.37)
- 140.6
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short leg for no runs, fielded by Anik.
- 140.5
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Tamim.
- 140.4
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Das.
- 140.3
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Tamim.
- 140.2
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Tamim.
- 140.1
Mehidy Hasan to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, Played to short leg for no runs, fielded by Anik.
- 140.0
Over 140. no runs. Bowler: Taijul Islam. Afghanistan: 334/8(rr 2.39)
- 139.6
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Showrab.
- 139.5
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, fielded by Showrab.
- 139.4
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
- 139.3
APPEAL! Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire is not convinced.
- 139.2
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
- 136.6
OUT! Caught. Mehidy Hasan to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg, caught by Showrab. Eight down! The pressure is mounting for Afghanistan.
- 118.4
OUT! Caught. Taijul Islam to Sediqullah Atal. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to leg gully, caught by Tamim. A magnificent innings from Atal comes to an end.
- 105.4
OUT! Caught. Mehidy Hasan to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Mahmud. Mehidy gets a big wicket for Bangladesh.
- 97.4
OUT! Caught. Mehidy Hasan to Ismat Alam. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Shanto, by Das.
- 77.1
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Ikram Alikhil. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Das. Liton Das pulls off a blinder! Ebadot strikes at a crucial moment to break this vital partnership.
- 42.1
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Das. Ebadot Hossain delivers a crucial blow as Rahmat Shah's resistance is over.
- 6.3
OUT! Caught. Hasan Mahmud to Shahidullah Kamal. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Das. Hasan Mahmud Strikes.
- 1.1
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Abdul Malik. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Das. Ebadot gets his man.
BAN 2ND
- 105.2
Over 106. 1 run. Bowler: Saleem Safi. Bangladesh: 372/7(rr 3.51)
- 105.2
OUT! Caught. Saleem Safi to Litton Das. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Alikhil. Edged and gone! That brings an end to the Bangladesh innings as Shanto signals the declaration, setting Afghanistan a massive target of 479 runs to win this Test. Litton Das played a magnificent knock of 102, while Mehidy Hasan provided excellent support with an unbeaten 52. Bangladesh have put themselves in a commanding position, and now the challenge shifts to Afghanistan's batters. Join us in a few minutes as Afghanistan begin their chase of this daunting target!
- 105.1
Saleem Safi to Mehidy Hasan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Alam.
- 105.0
Over 105. 5 runs. Bowler: Qais Ahmad. Bangladesh: 371/6(rr 3.53)
- 104.6
Qais Ahmad to Litton Das. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, Played to deep square leg for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 104.5
FOUR! Qais Ahmad to Litton Das. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
- 104.4
Qais Ahmad to Mehidy Hasan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Akbar.
- 104.3
Qais Ahmad to Mehidy Hasan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.
- 104.2
Qais Ahmad to Mehidy Hasan. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, leading edge back to bowler for no runs.
- 104.1
Qais Ahmad to Mehidy Hasan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
- 104.0
Over 104. 6 runs. Bowler: Saleem Safi. Bangladesh: 366/6(rr 3.52)
- 103.6
FOUR! Saleem Safi to Litton Das. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
- 103.5
Saleem Safi to Mehidy Hasan. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmadzai.
- 103.4
Saleem Safi to Mehidy Hasan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
- 103.3
Saleem Safi to Litton Das. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.
- 103.2
Saleem Safi to Litton Das. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 103.1
Saleem Safi to Litton Das. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 103.0
Over 103. 3 runs. Bowler: Qais Ahmad. Bangladesh: 360/6(rr 3.50)
- 102.6
Qais Ahmad to Litton Das. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Shahidi.
- 102.5
Qais Ahmad to Litton Das. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
- 71.5
OUT! L.B.W. Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar to Hasan Mahmud. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, hit pad. Up goes the finger!
- 70.5
OUT! Bowled. Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed. What a delivery from the spinner! The batter is completely deceived.
- 65.2
OUT! Caught. Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar to Mushfiqur Rahim. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Kamal. Zia-ur-Rehman breaks the crucial partnership.
- 14.6
OUT! Caught. Yamin Ahmadzai to Tanzid Hasan. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Kamal. Another opener is gone.
- 10.4
OUT! Caught. Yamin Ahmadzai to Mominul Haque. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Atal. That's Lunch on Day 3. Bangladesh are in a commanding position after a productive morning session, tightening their grip on the contest. Afghanistan's bowlers have managed to strike twice, but the hosts have managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over, with Tanzid Hasan looking composed at the crease in his unbeaten 24. Plenty remains at stake as both sides prepare to resume proceedings in the afternoon session.
- 7.3
OUT! Caught. Saleem Safi to Shadman Islam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Zurmatai. Saleem Safi breaks the opening stand.
AFG 1ST
- 89.1
Over 90. no runs. Bowler: Ebadot Hossain. Afghanistan: 240/10(rr 2.67)
- 89.1
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Saleem Safi. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Das. Afghanistan have been bowled out for 240, losing their last six wickets for 21 runs. Rahmat Shah stood tall with a fighting unbeaten century but Hasan Mahmud was the star, ripping through the lower order with a hat-trick on his way to claiming five wickets, whilst Ebadot Hossain chipped in with four. Bangladesh now have a strong lead of 106 runs after the first innings and will now aim to build on their advantage and strengthen their position in the match. Join us shortly as the action continues!
- 89.0
Over 89. 14 runs. Bowler: Hasan Mahmud. Afghanistan: 240/9(rr 2.70)
- 88.6
FOUR! Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
- 88.5
FOUR! Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
- 88.4
Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for no runs, fielded by Islam.
- 88.3
SIX! Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 88.2
Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, left for no runs, fielded by Das.
- 88.1
Hasan Mahmud to Rahmat Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
- 88.0
Over 88. 3 runs. Bowler: Ebadot Hossain. Afghanistan: 226/9(rr 2.57)
- 87.6
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Mahmud.
- 87.5
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for no runs, fielded by Das.
- 87.4
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Hasan.
- 87.3
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Rahim.
- 87.2
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to deep backward point for no runs.
- 87.1
Ebadot Hossain to Rahmat Shah. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Mahmud.
- 87.0
Over 87. 2 runs. Bowler: Hasan Mahmud. Afghanistan: 223/9(rr 2.56)
- 86.6
APPEAL! Hasan Mahmud to Saleem Safi. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Das, appeal made for Caught. Not a convincing appeal!
- 86.5
Hasan Mahmud to Saleem Safi. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Das.
- 86.4
OUT! Caught. Hasan Mahmud to Yamin Ahmadzai. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Das. Five-wicket haul for Hasan Mahmud!
- 82.5
OUT! L.B.W. Hasan Mahmud to Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, hit pad. Three reds on ball tracking! Hasan Mahmud becomes the first Bangladeshi pacer to claim a Test hat-trick.
- 82.4
OUT! Caught. Hasan Mahmud to Qais Ahmad. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Das. Hasan Mahmud is on a hat-trick!
- 82.3
OUT! Bowled. Hasan Mahmud to Ismat Alam. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Off stump goes for a walk!
- 81.5
OUT! Bowled. Ebadot Hossain to Ikram Alikhil. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, missed. The bails are flying! Ebadot Hossain has absolutely nailed it.
- 46.4
OUT! Stumped. Mehidy Hasan to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, missed, by Das.
- 45.5
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Abdul Malik. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Das. That's a brilliant catch from Litton Das.
- 20.4
OUT! Caught. Ebadot Hossain to Shahidullah Kamal. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Mahmud. In the air and taken.
- 10.2
OUT! Caught. Hasan Mahmud to Sediqullah Atal. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Tamim. Edged and gone.
BAN 1ST
- 92.3
Over 93. 3 runs. Bowler: Yamin Ahmadzai. Bangladesh: 346/10(rr 3.72)
- 92.3
OUT! Caught. Yamin Ahmadzai to Ebadot Hossain. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Akbar. Bangladesh are all out for 346 in their first innings, setting the opening benchmark of this one-off Test against Afghanistan. After resuming Day 2 at 317 for 8, they managed to add 29 more runs before losing their final two wickets. Nayeem Hasan remained unbeaten, playing a valuable hand to push Bangladesh past the 340-run mark. Saleem Safi was the pick of the Afghan bowlers, finishing with four wickets, while Yamin Ahmadzai claimed three. Join us shortly for the next innings.
- 92.2
Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Atal.
- 92.1
Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Atal, fielded by Zurmatai.
- 92.0
Over 92. 3 runs. Bowler: Saleem Safi. Bangladesh: 343/9(rr 3.73)
- 91.6
Saleem Safi to Ebadot Hossain. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, outside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Hussainkhil.
- 91.5
Saleem Safi to Nayeem Hasan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Kamawal.
- 91.4
Saleem Safi to Nayeem Hasan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, inside edge to short fine leg for 2 runs, overthrow by Alikhil.
- 91.3
Saleem Safi to Nayeem Hasan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Atal.
- 91.2
Saleem Safi to Nayeem Hasan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
- 91.1
Saleem Safi to Nayeem Hasan. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 91.0
Over 91. 5 runs. Bowler: Yamin Ahmadzai. Bangladesh: 340/9(rr 3.74)
- 90.6
Yamin Ahmadzai to Ebadot Hossain. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 90.5
Yamin Ahmadzai to Ebadot Hossain. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 90.4
Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Akbar.
- 90.3
FOUR! Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played past deep backward point for 4 runs.
- 90.2
Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Kamal.
- 90.1
Yamin Ahmadzai to Nayeem Hasan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Alikhil.
- 90.0
Over 90. no runs. Bowler: Saleem Safi. Bangladesh: 335/9(rr 3.72)
- 89.6
Saleem Safi to Ebadot Hossain. Yorker, down leg side on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
- 89.3
OUT! Caught. Saleem Safi to Taijul Islam. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved, caught by Alikhil. Another one bites the dust.
- 79.6
OUT! Bowled. Saleem Safi to Hasan Mahmud. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, missed. Second wicket of the over.
- 79.1
OUT! Caught. Saleem Safi to Litton Das. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Ahmadzai. What a catch!
- 72.2
OUT! Bowled. Ismat Alam to Mehidy Hasan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge. Chopped on!
- 50.4
OUT! Caught (Sub). Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip. Skipper departs.
- 49.5
OUT! Bowled. Yamin Ahmadzai to Mushfiqur Rahim. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, missed. Cleaned him up.
- 47.4
OUT! Caught. Yamin Ahmadzai to Mominul Haque. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Zurmatai. A soft dismissal.
- 37.5
OUT! Caught. Saleem Safi to Shadman Islam. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Akbar. Big fish departs for a good knock.
- 22.5
OUT! Caught. Ismat Alam to Tanzid Hasan. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge, caught by Alikhil. A much-needed wicket for Afghanistan.