Afghanistan Avoids Defeat, Secures Draw in Bangladesh Test Match

In the opening Test of the series, Bangladesh posted 346 in the first innings and declared on 372/7 in the second, imposing a target of 479 on Afghanistan. Afghanistan staggered at 240 in reply, but a partnership between Rahmat Shah (51) and Sedikullah Atal (century) revived the chase. Atal’s blazing century featured nine fours and three sixes. Later, Hoshmatullah Shahidi added 36, while Yamin Ahmadzai and Qais Ahmad combined for a 45‑run stand. Afghanistan eventually reached 346 for eight wickets, ending the match level and averting defeat.