Afghanistan Closes Day Two at 211/4, Eyes Large Lead Over Bangladesh

Day two of the only Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh ended with the visitors at 211 runs for four wickets at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Captain Rahmat Shah contributed a composed 84 from 186 deliveries, edging close to a Test century. The innings saw early setbacks as Sedikulllah Atal (17) and Shahidullah Kamal (20) were dismissed cheaply. A 70‑run stand between Abdul Malik (62) and Shah restored momentum. Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Sami Safi (4/??) and Yamin Ahmadzai (3 wickets), kept Bangladesh in check after their first‑innings score of 346, leaving a gap of 135 runs to bridge on day three.