Atal's century leads Afghanistan to epic draw with Bangladesh
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:38 · Archive
Sediqullah Atal scored 111 in a rearguard innings lasting over eight hours as Afghanistan drew their Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
Sediqullah Atal scored 111 off 332 balls in a rearguard innings lasting more than eight hours as Afghanistan earned an epic draw against Bangladesh in a one-off Test in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan batted 142 overs in their second innings, including 92 on the fifth and final day, to hold out at 8-346.
Bangladesh had dominated the match after winning the toss and batting first. They earned a first-innings lead of 106 runs after dismissing Afghanistan for 240, with Hasan Mahmud taking 5-55 and a hat-trick. Bangladesh then declared their second innings at 7-372 after Litton Das scored 102, setting Afghanistan a target of 478 with four-and-a-half sessions to survive.
Afghanistan lost two wickets in the first seven overs on Monday but fought on throughout Tuesday's final day. Atal, in his third Test, ate up most of the match as opener. Other batsmen also showed defiance: Ismat Alam scored four off 60 balls, not scoring until his 45th ball, while 34-year-old Yamin Ahmadzai faced 85 balls for 19. Qais Ahmad faced 80 balls to finish unbeaten on 49, including a six to end the match after earlier being dropped on 29.
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- Tigers muzzled as epic maiden Test century earns drawA monumental rearguard innings spanning more than eight hours by Sediqullah Atal has earned Afghanistan a draw against Bangladesh and Atal a maiden Test ton.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 17:12
- Tigers muzzled as epic maiden Test century earns drawA monumental rearguard innings spanning more than eight hours by Sediqullah Atal has earned Afghanistan a draw against Bangladesh and Atal a maiden Test ton.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 17:12
In this story: Sediqullah Atal · Afghanistan · Bangladesh · Abu Dhabi · Litton Das · Hasan Mahmud
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