Atal’s Century Saves Afghanistan in Test Draw

Sediqullah Atal scored a determined 111, but Afghanistan fell short of their target of 479 as Bangladesh and Afghanistan drew their one-off Test at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, October 13. Afghanistan finished on 346 for eight in their second innings after batting for 142 overs on the fifth and final day. Bangladesh, who had declared their second innings at 372 for seven, could not take the remaining wickets needed to win.

Atal’s Fighting Century

Atal made 111 off 332 balls, with nine fours and three sixes, and spent more than five hours at the crease. It was the first century by an Afghanistan batter in the fourth innings of a Test. Taijul Islam finally dismissed him with a catch at short leg off his own bowling. Rahmat Shah also played a key role, scoring 105 in the first innings and 51 in the second.

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Litton Das was named Player of the Match for his century and his work behind the stumps.