Hasan hat-trick puts Bangladesh in command of Afghanistan Test
ABU DHABI: Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick to help put Bangladesh into a commanding lead over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
In the one-off Test match in Abu Dhabi, fast bowler Hasan Mahmud achieved a hat-trick, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's commanding lead over Afghanistan. A seasoned performer, Mahmud had previously taken nine wickets in Bangladesh's surprising victory over Australia at Darwin in August. He concluded the match with an impressive 5-55 and contributed 5-55 to dismiss Afghanistan for 240 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Leading the charge, Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah demonstrated resilience with a gritty 105 not out, but it was insufficient to counter Bangladesh's first-innings total of 346. After posting a solid 223-6 at close on day three, Bangladesh maintained their advantage with 329 runs, leaving four wickets in hand. At the close, Litton Das was unbeaten on five, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz had yet to venture onto the field, providing Bangladesh with a chance of victory on a tiring pitch.
Hasan emerged as the third Bangladesh bowler, after Alok Kapali (2003) and Sohag Gazi (2013), to achieve a Test hat-trick. He also now boasts four five-wicket hauls in his career. Ebadot Hossain, his pace partner, finished the match with 4-56. Rahmat Shah, Afghanistan's captain, responded with a composed 104 not out, featuring 10 fours and two sixes in his fourth Test hundred.
When Bangladesh resumed their innings, Najmul Hossain Shanto's 82 and Mushfiqur Rahim's 81 led the team to a solid 159-run partnership for the fourth wicket, lifting Bangladesh from 53-3 to a strong position. Pacers Yamin Ahmadzai (2-42) and Zia-ur-Rehman (2-55) contributed equally to Afghanistan's defeat.
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