Litton Das Creates World Record, Becomes 1st Wicketkeeper In The World To Claim This

Litton Das creates world record in AFG vs BAN one-off Test | PC- AFPAs Afghanistan and Bangladesh are at loggerheads in the one-off Test match at Abu Dhabi, Litton Das bagged a world record for a wicketkeeper-batter.The 32-year-old wicketkeeper is among the top performers in the one-off Test, contributing with the bat in both Bangladesh innings. He has also been a great help to his captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, from behind the stumps. Litton Das bags world record during AFG vs BAN one-off TestAs Bangladesh drew the maiden blood on the fifth morning, Litton Das snapped an extraordinary catch to dismiss Ikram Alikhil, helping his team break a 66-run partnership. With that dismissal, Litton completed his ninth catch of the match. As a result, he entered the history books, becoming the only wicketkeeper-batter to score 150+ runs and take nine catches in a Test match. Bangladesh Cricket @BCBtigers History made by Litton Kumer Das! 🇧🇩🏏 He becomes the first wicketkeeper-batter in Test cricket history to record 9 dismissals behind the stumps while scoring a century and a fifty in the same Test match. #Bangladesh #Tigers #LittonDas #TestCricket Oct 13, 2026, 2:05 PM The closest to Litton Das’ world record is the former South African legend AB de Villiers, who scored 134 runs and 11 dismissals behind the stumps against Pakistan in Johannesburg in 2013. ALSO READHashmatullah Shahidi Retired Hurt In Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test, Dugout Treatment GivenMoreover, England’s Jonny Bairstow also came close during the Leeds Test of 2016 vs Sri Lanka, where he racked up 140 runs and helped in breaking nine dismissals behind the stumps.With the ongoing Test far from over, the Bangladesh keeper has the chance to bank more catches, as Afghanistan still has wickets in hand. Litton Das to rescue for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in only TestLitton Das came to the rescue for Bangladesh in both innings. In the first innings, the experienced lad scored an influential 53 down the order, stitching a 62-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and pushing the team total close to 350. Meanwhile, he converted it into a big one, slamming his seventh Test match century, before Bangladesh declared on 372/7. Additionally, the wicketkeeper took five catches in the first innings, and has taken all four so far in the second. Afghanistan are fighting it tough for a draw; they are 251 runs away with six wickets in hand with 47 overs to go. ALSO READPrithvi Shaw Reconcile With Fiancee Akriti Agarwal After Engagement Split