Pybus praises Atal's century, Shanto feels chances weren't grabbed

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sediqullah Atal's first test century played a pivotal role in Afghanistan securing an epic draw against Bangladesh in a one-off cricket test match on Tuesday. The Afghan team batted for 142 overs, 92 of which were played on the fifth and final day, bringing the match to a sensational draw. Starting the day at 132-3, Afghanistan lost five more wickets but managed to hold on till the end, finishing with 346-8.

Bangladesh, who had won the toss and batted first, took control of the game, leading by 106 runs in the first innings before declaring their second innings with a score of 372-7. Player of the match Litton Das contributed significantly with a century, scoring 102 runs. This put Bangladesh at a challenging 478 runs, giving them four and a half sessions to dismiss Afghanistan.

However, Atal, in his third test, led the charge against the odds. Atal, who faced 332 balls over 8 1/2 hours, scored 111 runs before being caught close to the wicket. Despite losing two wickets in the first seven overs, Atal's remarkable performance helped Afghanistan stay in the game, with 23 overs remaining after the tailenders were left to face.

Atal's teammates Yamin Ahmadzai and Qais Ahmad also contributed significantly, with the latter finishing with an unbeaten best of 49. The match saw Litton Das set a new record with nine dismissals, a century, and a half-century in the match, narrowly missing out on one more dismissal.