Bangladesh 234 all-out vs UAE. [Source - BCBTigers/X]Bangladesh’s preparations are underway for their one-off Test against Afghanistan, beginning October 9 in Abu Dhabi. The squad is currently up against the UAE in a two-day practice match.The two-day fixture began on Sunday at the ICC Academy in Dubai, giving several Bangladesh players an opportunity to spend valuable time in the middle before the Afghanistan Test.Bangladesh were bowled out for 234 after batting first, while UAE finished the day at 34 for one. Here is how the opening day unfolded.Bangladesh Make Strong Start With 108-Run Opening Stand Against UAEBangladesh made a strong start to the practice match against UAE while batting first, reaching 90 without loss in the opening session as Soumya Sarkar and Shadman Islam settled in comfortably.Soumya and Shadman continued their impressive partnership beyond the first session, bringing up a 100-run opening stand and putting Bangladesh in a strong position early in the two-day practice match.Shadman eventually fell for 46, ending the 108-run opening partnership, while Soumya retired himself out on 57 off 92 balls, having struck six fours and a six. Mominul Haque also contributed with 33.Also Read: Bangladesh Get Massive Najmul Hossain Shanto Boost Before Afghanistan TestUAE Fight Back As Bangladesh Middle Order Collapses To 234 All OutAfter a good start from the top-order, Bangladesh’s middle order could not rise to the occasion as wickets started falling quickly, leaving the visitors in trouble after the strong opening partnership.Mushfiqur Rahim could not make any impact as he could only manage four runs, while Jaker Ali and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz added eight each as Bangladesh collapsed to 164 for six by the end of the second session. Nayeem Hasan then fought back with 36 before Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 234. UAE pacer Junaid Siddique was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 3 for 46. UAE started well with the bat but lost one wicket before play ended at 34, with Khaled Ahmed claiming the breakthrough. Bangladesh will aim for a strong comeback next morning, wrapping up UAE before heading to Abu Dhabi for the Afghanistan Test.Also Read: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record at Ekana Stadium Ahead of IND vs WI 1st T20I
