Afghanistan and Bangladesh Test in Abu Dhabi ends in draw after Rahmat and Das centuries

Afghanistan and Bangladesh play out draw in Abu Dhabi Test

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi ended in a draw on the fifth day. Bangladesh won the toss on the opening day and chose to bat.

Bangladesh's first innings

Bangladesh were bowled out for 346 in 92.3 overs. Shadman Islam (67) and Tanzid Hasan (83) gave them a strong start, and Das made 53 while Nayeem Hasan finished unbeaten on 35. Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem took four wickets and Yamin Ahmadzai three.

Afghanistan reply with 240

Afghanistan were dismissed for 240 in 89.1 overs in reply. Rahmat Shah was unbeaten on 105, while Malik made 62. Mahmudullah... Hasan Mahmud took five wickets for Bangladesh, and Ebadot Hossain added four.

Bangladesh declare, Afghanistan hold on

Bangladesh were 372 for 7 when they declared on 105.2 overs in their second innings. Mushfiqur Rahim (81), Shanto (82) and Das (102) were the main contributors, with Miraz unbeaten on 52. Afghanistan then batted through 142 overs to reach 346 for 8, with Sediq Atal making 111 and Rahmat Shah 51. Qais Ahmad and Akbar remained unbeaten at the close, and the match was drawn.

Note: The scorecard was sourced from BBC Sport and reflects the match as reported on the final day.