Litton's record-breaking Test puts Bangladesh history in focus

Litton Das produced a landmark performance against Afghanistan, combining a century and a half-century with a world-record wicketkeeping feat to strengthen his place in Bangladesh's Test history.

The Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter became the first player in Test cricket to score a hundred and a fifty while recording nine dismissals as a wicketkeeper in the same match. His ninth dismissal came when he took a diving, one-handed catch to remove Ikram Alikhil for 33 off Ebadot Hossain.

Litton surpassed the previous record of eight dismissals, set by South African wicketkeeper Denis Lindsay against Australia in 1966. His achievement underlined his influence behind the stumps as Bangladesh sought to press home their advantage in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.

The 32-year-old also reached 9,000 international runs during the match, becoming the fifth Bangladeshi batter to cross the milestone after Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad.

His batting contribution was equally significant. Litton scored 53 in Bangladesh's first innings before making a commanding 102 in the second, helping the visitors declare at 372 for seven and set Afghanistan a target of 479.

The century was his seventh in Test cricket and a timely response after a difficult run of form. His ability to contribute in both innings gave Bangladesh a substantial advantage and added weight to an already impressive individual performance.

Litton's work with the gloves also helped Bangladesh maintain pressure during Afghanistan's reply. His sharp catching and wicketkeeping awareness proved central to the record, demonstrating the value of his dual role in the side.

For Bangladesh, the performance was more than a collection of statistics. Litton's batting provided runs when the team needed them, while his work behind the stumps helped turn the match into a memorable personal milestone. His display in Abu Dhabi has added a significant chapter to the country's Test history.