Sediqullah Atal creates history, becomes first Afghanistan batter to score fourth-innings Test century
Sediqullah Atal etched his name in cricket history as the first Afghan to score a fourth-innings century, amassing 111 runs from 332 balls. His heroic effort led Afghanistan to a thrilling draw against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. They fought valiantly, requiring 347 runs, ultimately finishing at 346/8 after 142 overs. Qais Ahmad's significant 49 runs contributed to this remarkable achievement,…
Sediqullah Atal made history by becoming the first Afghan batter to score a Test century in the fourth innings, helping Afghanistan secure a draw against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. The left-handed batter scored an impressive 111 runs off 332 balls, despite facing a daunting target of 479 runs. Atal's marathon innings, featuring nine boundaries and three sixes, was crucial as he anchored the innings with key partnerships.
After Atal's departure, Qais Ahmad and Yamin Ahmadzai provided more support, finishing at 346/8 to hold onto the draw. Bangladesh's strong position in the first innings, scoring 346, and their subsequent declaration at 372/7, led by Litton Das, resulted in a challenging 479-run target for Afghanistan. Atal's historic century and the subsequent batting performance by the Afghan lower order ensured the Test ended in a draw, marking a memorable fightback for the visitors.
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