The one-off Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan ended in a draw on the Day 5 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das was adjudged the Player of the Match. He scored 53 in the first innings and notched up 102 in the second innings and captured altogether nine dismissal including eight catches. He made a world record by this performance.
Electing to bat first, the Tigers piled up a mammoth total of 346 in the first innings on the second day (Saturday).
In reply, Afghanistan scored 240 in the first innings on the third day (Sunday).
Later, Bangladesh declared their second innings making a massive 372 for the loss of seven wickets on the fourth day (Monday) and set a target of 479 runs to win for Afghanistan in the second innings.
Chasing 479 runs to win, Afghanistan fought back scoring 346 for the loss of eight wickets before the umpires drew the bails for the fifth and final day.
Afghanistan resumed their first innings with the over-night score of 132 for the loss of three wickets. Sadiqullah Atel and Hashmatullah Shahidi resumed their innings with the over-night score of 35 and 19 runs respectively.
Hashmatullah was retired hurt when Afghanistan’s score was 136 for the loss of three wickets.
Sadiquullah Atal played the key role to save his team from certain defeat. He knocked a patient 111. He hit nine fours and three sixe in his 332-ball innings before he was caught at the short leg by Tanzid Hasan off Taijul Islam when Afghanistan’s total was 281 for the loss of seven wickets.
Number-7 batter Qais Ahmed was the other batter of Afghanistan who got success against the superb bowling attack of Bangladesh bowlers.
Qais remained unbeaten with 49 runs before the umpire pocketted the bails on the last day.
Ebadot Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed three wickets each for 50 and 73 runs respectively.