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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-off Test, Day 4

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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...

10:39 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:35 (IST) Oct 12

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.

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10:35 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:35 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:35 (IST) Oct 12

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.

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10:34 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:34 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:34 (IST) Oct 12

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.

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10:34 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:33 (IST) Oct 12

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.

10:29 (IST) Oct 12

... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...

19:31 (IST) Oct 11

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!

19:21 (IST) Oct 11

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.

19:17 (IST) Oct 11

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.

19:11 (IST) Oct 11

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.

19:10 (IST) Oct 11

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.

19:02 (IST) Oct 11

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.

19:01 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (71.6 overs)

Score after

overs

223 - 6

Runs Scored: 0

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz 0 (1)
Litton Das 5 (13)

Zia-ur-Rehman23-3-55-2

Overs71.6

Score223 - 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!

19:00 (IST) Oct 11

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will face the final ball of Day 3.

18:58 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/6 (71.5 overs)

Overs71.5

Score223 - 6

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.

18:58 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.4 overs)

Overs71.4

Score223 - 5

Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Quicker, full and on leg, Hasan Mahmud knocks it to mid on.

18:58 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.3 overs)

Overs71.3

Score223 - 5

Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Flatter, full and on middle, Hasan Mahmud blocks it out.

18:57 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.2 overs)

Overs71.2

Score223 - 5

Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Short again, on off, Hasan Mahmud punches it to cover.

18:57 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (71.1 overs)

Overs71.1

Score223 - 5

Zia-ur-Rehman to Hasan Mahmud, Floated, short and on middle and off, Hasan Mahmud blocks it out.

18:56 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 223/5 (70.6 overs)

Score after

overs

223 - 5

Runs Scored: 0

10010(W)1

Hasan Mahmud 1 (1)
Litton Das 5 (13)

Qais Ahmad7-0-36-1

Overs70.6

Score223 - 5

Qais Ahmad to Hasan Mahmud, Short and around off, Hasan Mahmud punches it through covers for a single.

18:55 (IST) Oct 11

Bangladesh lose half their side now. Hasan Mahmud comes out to the middle.

18:54 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 222/5 (70.5 overs)

Overs70.5

Score222 - 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.

18:54 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 222/4 (70.4 overs)

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Score222 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Short and on off, Litton Das stays back and works it towards square leg for a run.

18:53 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.3 overs)

Overs70.3

Score221 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Flighted, full and on middle, Litton Das prods forward and blocks it out.

18:53 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.2 overs)

Overs70.2

Score221 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Floated, full and on off, turns away, Litton Das taps it out towards point.

18:53 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 221/4 (70.1 overs)

Overs70.1

Score221 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it down to long on for a single.

18:52 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 220/4 (69.6 overs)

Score after

overs

220 - 4

Runs Scored: 0

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Litton Das 4 (10)
Najmul Hossain Shanto 81 (189)

Zia-ur-Rehman22-2-55-1

Overs69.6

Score220 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, Slows it up, full and on off, Litton Das strides out and keeps it out to the off side.

18:51 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 220/4 (69.5 overs)

Overs69.5

Score220 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dragged back, around leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks it towards square leg for a single.

18:51 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (69.4 overs)

Overs69.4

Score219 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slows it up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto steps across and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

18:51 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (69.3 overs)

Overs69.3

Score219 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.

18:50 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (69.2 overs)

Overs69.2

Score219 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto turns it to the leg side.

18:50 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (69.1 overs)

Overs69.1

Score219 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Floated, short and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto nudges it to short mid-wicket.

18:49 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (68.6 overs)

Score after

overs

219 - 4

Runs Scored: 0

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Litton Das 4 (9)
Najmul Hossain Shanto 80 (184)

Qais Ahmad6-0-33-0

Overs68.6

Score219 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Flighted, full and outside off, Litton Das reaches out and drills it to extra cover.

18:49 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (68.5 overs)

Overs68.5

Score219 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Slows it up, full and around off, Litton Das leaves it alone.

18:49 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 219/4 (68.4 overs)

Overs68.4

Score219 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Drags his length back, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto moves back and swats it to long on for a run.

18:49 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 218/4 (68.3 overs)

Overs68.3

Score218 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Floated, full and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.

18:45 (IST) Oct 11

It looks like Litton Das is having a bit of a headache and has asked for some medical attention. An ice pack has been applied to the back of his neck. He is also splashing some water on his face. We are good to go again.

18:43 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 218/4 (68.2 overs)

Overs68.2

Score218 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Tossed up, full and on middle, Litton Das drives it to the left of mid on and sets off for a single. Yamin Ahmadzai gets to the ball quickly and scores a direct hit at the bowler's end, but Das has made his ground.

18:42 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 217/4 (68.1 overs)

Overs68.1

Score217 - 4

Qais Ahmad to Litton Das, Darts in a yorker, on off, Litton Das jams it down the pitch.

18:42 (IST) Oct 11

Qais Ahmad is back on.

18:41 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 217/4 (67.6 overs)

Score after

overs

217 - 4

Runs Scored: 0

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Litton Das 3 (5)
Najmul Hossain Shanto 79 (182)

Zia-ur-Rehman21-2-54-1

Overs67.6

Score217 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, Flatter, full and on middle, Litton Das clips it through mid-wicket for a quick run.

18:41 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 216/4 (67.5 overs)

Overs67.5

Score216 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Litton Das, Looped up, full and on middle, Litton Das is solid in his defense.

18:40 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 216/4 (67.4 overs)

Overs67.4

Score216 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Drags his length back, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it down to long on for a single.

18:39 (IST) Oct 11

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN Live Score: 215/4 (67.3 overs)

Overs67.3

Score215 - 4

Zia-ur-Rehman to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Flighted, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it on the front foot.

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

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