AFG vs BAN: Afghanistan scored 211/4 against Bangladesh on the second day of the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi, as the visitors built a first-innings total of 346 before the hosts began their reply at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh resumed Day 2 at 317/8 and added valuable runs to their overnight score, eventually being bowled out for 346 in 92.3 overs. Nayeem Hasan remained unbeaten on 35 off 67 deliveries, helping the visitors push their total beyond the 340-run mark. Taijul Islam was the final wicket to fall, while Afghanistan’s bowlers worked to wrap up the innings.

Abdul Malik-Rahmat Shah leads Afghanistan’s resistance

Afghanistan’s response began with an early setback as Hasan Mahmud dismissed Sediqullah Atal for 17. However, Abdul Malik steadied the innings with a composed half-century, showing patience against Bangladesh’s bowling attack.

Shahidullah Kamal contributed 20 before Ebadot Hossain removed him, leaving Afghanistan needing another partnership to rebuild their innings. Malik then joined Rahmat Shah at the crease, and the pair put together a determined stand to frustrate Bangladesh.

Malik (62) brought up his maiden Test half-century and continued to anchor the innings, while Rahmat (84*) provided support at the other end. Their partnership helped Afghanistan recover from the loss of two early wickets and remain competitive.

With Afghanistan trailing by 135 runs at stumps, the hosts still had significant work to do to erase Bangladesh’s advantage. The next day’s play will be crucial, with Afghanistan needing to build partnerships and avoid further setbacks to keep the contest evenly poised.

Brief Scores: Bangladesh 346 (Tanzid Hasan 83, Shadman Islam 67, Litton Das 53; Mohammad Saleem and Yamin Ahmadzai among the wickets); Afghanistan 211/4 (Rahmat Shah 84, Abdul Malik 62; Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain among the wickets). Afghanistan trail by 135 runs at stumps on Day 2.

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