Atal 111 and Qais Resiliency Help Afghanistan Draw AFG vs BAN Only Test Match

Afghanistan secured a hard-fought draw against Bangladesh in the Only Test at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, which concluded on October 13, 2026, delivering an unexpected result in the AFG vs BAN Only Test match. Batting for 142 overs in their second innings while chasing a improbable 479-run target, Afghanistan held on to reach 346 for 8 before time ran out. The result leaves the one-off Test series drawn 0-0.

The main story of the match belonged to Sediqullah Atal and the Afghan lower order, who showed remarkable resilience on the final day. Atal anchored the fourth-innings defense with a patient 111 off 332 balls, spanning over eight hours at the crease. Qais Ahmad then provided unbeaten lower-order resistance with 49 off 80 balls to deny Bangladesh a victory despite Litton Das generating a match-winning position with a fine second-innings century.

AFG vs BAN Only Test Match Result: Scorecard Summary

Result: Match drawn. Player of the Match: Litton Das.

Litton Das and Top Order Setup Command for Bangladesh

Bangladesh took control of the match early through solid batting performances across both innings. In the first innings, Shadman Islam made 67 and Tanzid Hasan hit 83 to propel Bangladesh to 346. Afghanistan replied with 240, anchored by an unbeaten 105 from Rahmat Shah, giving Bangladesh a vital 106-run lead. Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball for Bangladesh in the first innings, taking 5 for 55, including a hat-trick.

Building on their lead, Bangladesh declared their second innings at 372 for 7 to set Afghanistan a target of 479 runs. Player of the Match Litton Das struck a brilliant 102 off 117 balls, featuring 14 boundaries, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 82 and 81 runs respectively. Litton Das also capped off a superb individual match with 8 catches behind the stumps.

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Atal Marathon Century and Qais Ahmad Stand Save Afghanistan

Faced with surviving nearly five sessions to draw the Test, Afghanistan mounted a disciplined defensive effort. Opener Sediqullah Atal led the charge with a marathon knock of 111 runs from 332 deliveries, striking 9 fours and 3 sixes. He received crucial support from Rahmat Shah, who made 51, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who added 38 before retiring hurt and later returning.

When spin bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz made inroads on the final afternoon to finish with 3 for 73, Bangladesh looked poised to force a result. However, Qais Ahmad counter-attacked with an unbeaten 49 runs off 80 balls alongside Zia-ur-Rahman. The duo safely navigated the closing overs, ensuring Afghanistan finished on 346 for 8 as the match ended in a draw. The dramatic finish concluded the highest match aggregate of 1304 runs between these two nations in Test cricket. The AFG vs BAN Only Test scorecard records a historic defensive display by the Afghan side.

Star Performers

Speaking after the match, Player of the Match Litton Das acknowledged the effort put in by both sides over five days. He highlighted that the team tried their best to bowl Afghanistan out on the final day, but credited the Afghan batters for showing tremendous grit to earn a draw on a demanding surface.

What Next for AFG vs BAN Series?

The hard-fought draw provides immense confidence for Afghanistan’s evolving Test setup, proving their ability to fight out tough sessions against quality spin and pace. For Bangladesh, failing to take the final two wickets on Day 5 leaves room for reflection, though their dominant batting displays remain a positive takeaway.

With the one-off Test concluded, attention turns to the upcoming white-ball leg of the tour. The AFG vs BAN next match will be the 1st ODI, scheduled for October 16, 2026, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, starting at 3:30 PM IST.

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