Afghanistan Stun Bangladesh (Source - AFP)Afghanistan produced a remarkable show of resilience to deny Bangladesh victory in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi. They batted for 142 overs in the fourth innings to secure an epic draw after more than four sessions of defiance.Sediqullah Atal’s incredible century laid the foundation for Afghanistan’s resistance, frustrating Bangladesh’s bowling attack. Here is the full match report of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.Sediqullah Atal Century Leads Afghanistan Fightback On Day 5Starting Day 5 at 132 for 3 while chasing 479, Afghanistan faced the daunting task of batting out the day to save the Test. Sediqullah Atal led the fightback, building crucial partnerships as Bangladesh searched for breakthroughs early.Atal kept the scoreboard moving and found support from Ikram Alikhil, while experienced Hashmatullah Shahidi briefly left the field after being hit by a throw. Afghanistan reached lunch at 203 for 4, with the resistance gathering momentum again.Atal then completed his maiden Test century, anchoring Afghanistan’s determined response. Shahidi returned but fell for 36 shortly before tea, leaving Afghanistan at 265 for 6, with Atal unbeaten on 105 and the visitors still fighting hard.ALSO READ45 Balls To Score A Run! Afghanistan's Ismat Alam Joins Pujara, Dravid In Unwanted Test FeatAfghanistan Survive Final-Session Drama To Pull Off Epic Test DrawAfghanistan had a horrible start to the third session, losing Atal after his superb 111 off 332 balls with more than 20 overs left in the final session. Bangladesh sensed victory with three wickets left to take, leaving Afghanistan’s lower order with a daunting challenge to save the Test.Yamin Ahmadzai and Qais Ahmad then frustrated Bangladesh for more than 18 overs, adding 45 runs from 110 balls for the 8th wicket. Missed catches and a run-out chance further hurt Bangladesh, as Afghanistan’s tail continued to stretch the contest into the evening.Zia Ur Rahman joined the resistance in the final five overs as Afghanistan held on for a draw at 346/8 after batting 142 overs. Qais fell with 10 minutes remaining after suffering cramps, but Bangladesh failed to claim the final two wickets.Bangladesh’s Dominance Counts for Little as Afghanistan Hold On for a DrawBangladesh dominated the first four days of the Test after opting to bat first in Abu Dhabi. The Tigers posted 346 in their first innings with Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan Tamim providing a solid start with a 124-run opening stand.Hasan Mahmud then grabbed headlines with a hat-trick as Afghanistan were bowled out for 240, conceding a 106-run first-innings lead with Bangladesh tightening their grip on the contest, batting big in their second innings.Bangladesh declared at 372/7, with Litton Das’ century the standout contribution, setting Afghanistan a daunting target of 479. Afghanistan then batted for more than four sessions to pull off an epic draw.ALSO READNahid Rana Doubtful For South Africa Tour Due To Lower Back Weakness: Report
