Bangladesh and Afghanistan are facing off in a one-off Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh put themselves in a commanding position after taking a 106-run first-innings lead and declaring their second innings at 372/7, setting Afghanistan a challenging target of 479 runs.
Afghanistan have struggled to keep up with the required scoring rate in their fourth innings, with Bangladesh’s bowlers continuing to take wickets at regular intervals. Amid the pressure, Litton Das produced a brilliant moment behind the stumps to help Ebadot Hossain break through and give Bangladesh another important breakthrough.
Litton Das pulls off a stunning catch to dismiss Ikram Alikhil
The dismissal came when Ebadot Hossain bowled a short delivery angled towards the leg stump. Ikram Alikhil attempted to move inside the line and pull the ball towards fine leg, but he only managed to glove it behind. Litton reacted instantly, taking a couple of steps to his right before diving full stretch to complete an outstanding catch with his right glove. He tumbled to the ground but held on to the ball, prompting his teammates to rush over and celebrate the breakthrough.
Ebadot also saluted the wicketkeeper in appreciation of the effort. Alikhil departed for 33 off 69 deliveries, having struck five boundaries. The wicket came at 77.1 overs in Afghanistan’s second innings and added to Litton’s impressive work behind the stumps, following a couple of excellent catches in the first innings.
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Bangladesh push for victory as Afghanistan face a daunting chase
Bangladesh had earlier posted 346 in their first innings, with Tanzid Hasan scoring 83 and Shadman Islam contributing 67. Afghanistan responded with 240, led by Rahmat Shah’s 105, but Hasan Mahmud’s five-wicket haul and Ebadot’s four wickets gave Bangladesh a significant lead. The hosts strengthened their position in the second innings through half-centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, while Litton himself scored a century.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz added an unbeaten 52 before Bangladesh declared at 372/7. Afghanistan began their chase under pressure and continued to lose wickets as Bangladesh searched for a series of breakthroughs. Sediqullah Atal offered determined resistance at the other end, but Litton’s brilliant catch of Alikhil gave Bangladesh another opportunity to close in on victory.
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