Bangladesh moved firmly ahead in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in the UAE, ending Day 3 on 223/6 and leading by 329 runs.
After Rahmat Shah’s fighting century of 101 helped Afghanistan reach 240 in their first innings, Bangladesh recovered from early trouble through a substantial fourth-wicket partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Both batters registered half-centuries as Bangladesh built a strong position heading into the fourth day.
Match Analysis
Bangladesh Build 329-Run Lead asMushfiqur and Shanto Shine Despite Rahmat Shah’s Fighting Hundred
Bangladesh seized control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Day 3 in the UAE, building an imposing 329-run lead after an impressive middle-order recovery.
Afghanistan resumed their first innings looking to reduce Bangladesh’s total of 346, with Rahmat Shah leading the resistance.
The experienced batter reached a well-deserved century, scoring 101 from 215 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.
Despite his outstanding contribution, Afghanistan were bowled out for 240, handing Bangladesh a valuable 106-run first-innings advantage.
Bangladesh then encountered early difficulties in their second innings, losing two wickets before lunch and reaching the interval on 44/2.
Afghanistan maintained the pressure, reducing Bangladesh to 74/3 after 22 overs.
However, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a determined batting partnership to restore Bangladesh’s control.
Mushfiqur led the recovery with positive strokeplay, reaching his half-century from 73 balls, while Shanto adopted a patient approach to provide stability at the other end.
By tea, Bangladesh had progressed to 124/3, with the partnership beginning to frustrate Afghanistan’s bowlers.
The pair continued their impressive stand during the final session, taking Bangladesh beyond 150 and then 200.
Shanto brought up his half-century from 135 deliveries, while Mushfiqur continued to accumulate runs.
Their fourth-wicket partnership exceeded 150 runs, transforming Bangladesh’s position after the early loss of three wickets.
Afghanistan fought back late in the day, claiming three wickets before stumps, but Bangladesh remained firmly ahead.
The visitors finished Day 3 on 223/6 from 72 overs, holding a substantial 329-run advantage with four second-innings wickets remaining.
Bangladesh will aim to extend their lead on Day 4 before attempting to put Afghanistan under pressure in the final innings.
Match Summary
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3
Bangladesh 346/10 (92.3 ov) & *223/6 (72 ov)
Stumps : Day 3 – BAN lead by 329 runs.
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Match Stats
Fall of Wickets
1-124 (Tanzid Hasan Tamim – 22.5 ov) 2-184 (Shadman Islam – 37.5 ov) 3-221 (Mominul Haque – 47.4 ov) 4-223 (Mushfiqur Rahim – 49.5 ov) 5-225 (Najmul Hossain Shanto – 50.4 ov) 6-287 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 72.2 ov) 7-303 (Litton Das – 79.1 ov) 8-305 (Hasan Mahmud – 79.6 ov) 9-335 (Taijul Islam – 89.3 ov) 10-346 (Ebadot Hossain – 92.3 ov)
1-30 (Sediqullah Atal – 10.2 ov) 2-64 (Shahidullah Kamal – 20.4 ov) 3-134 (Abdul Malik – 45.5 ov) 4-139 (Hashmatullah Shahidi – 46.4 ov) 5-219 (Ikram Alikhil – 81.5 ov) 6-220 (Ismat Alam – 82.3 ov) 7-220 (Qais Ahmad – 82.4 ov) 8-220 (Zia ur Rehman Akbar – 82.5 ov) 9-223 (Yamin Ahmadzai – 86.4 ov) 10-240 (Mohammad Saleem Safi – 89.1 ov)
1-31 (Shadman Islam – 7.3 ov) 2-44 (Mominul Haque – 10.4 ov) 3-53 (Tanzid Hasan Tamim – 14.6 ov) 4-212 (Mushfiqur Rahim – 65.2 ov) 5-222 (Najmul Hossain Shanto – 70.5 ov) 6-223 (Hasan Mahmud – 71.5 ov)
Playing XI
Afghanistan Playing XI
Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil, Zia ur Rehman Akbar, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Qais Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Ismat Alam
Bangladesh Playing XI
Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain
Match Details:
Match Date
09/10/2026 06:00:00 GMT
Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Toss
Bangladesh elected to bat
Umpires
Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan, TV)
Referee
Dave Gilbert (Australia)
Weather
Clouds
Temperature 35.8°C, Humidity 37%
Wind Speed 4.43mph, Clouds 95%
Pitch
Pitch – Fast & Bounce
Batting – Average
Pace Bowling – Pace & Bounce
Spin Bowling – Average
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