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BAN extend lead to 443 runs against AFG at lunch

Published : Monday, 12 October, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh extended their commanding lead to 443 runs—surpassing the highest successful run chase in Test history—before heading into the lunch break on the fourth day of the lone Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Monday (October 12).

Resuming the fourth morning on 223 for 6, the Tigers navigated the first session safely, reaching 337 for 6 at lunch. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das was unbeaten on 81, closing in on a century, alongside all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was batting on 38.

Bangladesh entered the fourth day with a firm grip on the match, holding a 329-run lead after starting the day in a strong position. In the first innings, Bangladesh posted 346 runs before bowling out Afghanistan for 240, securing a crucial 106-run lead.

Afghanistan's first innings featured a resilient, unbeaten 105 off 216 balls by Rahmat Shah, alongside a historic bowling spell from Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud. Mahmud claimed a sensational hat-trick and finished with figures of 5 for 55, supported by pace partner Ebadot Hossain, who took 4 wickets for 56 runs to dismantle the Afghan batting order.

-SA

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