Litton Das century builds commanding Test lead for Bangladesh over Afghanistan
Bangladesh batsman Litton Das scored 117 off 117 balls, building a commanding Test lead over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
Litton Das struck a century to steer Bangladesh to a dominant position in their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Das scored 117 runs off 117 balls and received strong support from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who made an unbeaten 52.
The pair added 149 runs for the seventh wicket. Bangladesh declared after Das was dismissed, setting Afghanistan an improbable target of 479 to win.
At the close of day four, Afghanistan reached 3-132 in their chase. Opener Sediq Atal remains unbeaten on 35, but Afghanistan's captain Rahmat Shah was dismissed for 51.
- 117 off 117 balls
- Das's score
- 149 runs for seventh wicket
- Partnership
- 479 runs
- Target
- Abu Dhabi
- Location
Why it mattersAfghanistan faces an improbable target of 479 runs with little time and seven wickets left; Bangladesh is in command.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact; Bangladesh continues to build Test strength while Afghanistan fights to stay competitive in red-ball cricket.
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