Sediqullah reaches his maiden Test fifty. He takes a single against Ebadot Hossain to reach the landmark.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: Sediqullah Reaches Fifty as AFG Chips Away at Target
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Welcome to our live coverage of the fifth day of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test in Abu Dhabi. The equation is simple but scary today. Afghanistan need a massive 347 runs to win while Bangladesh need only seven wickets to record a comprehensive win. The Tigers are firmly in the driving seat after a dominant Day 4, headlined by Litton Das’ historic century and record-breaking performance behind the stumps. Afghanistan’s chase of a massive target of 479 runs suffered a big jolt late yesterday when Ebadot Hossain sent back captain Rahmat Shah for a well-compiled fifty just before the stumps. Now the onus is entirely on unbeaten duo of Sediqullah Atal (35*) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (19*) at 132 for 3. They need to consolidate early to survive a probing attack from Bangladesh. Can Afghanistan pull off a miracle or will Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men wrap things up today? Let’s find out!
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Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: Fifty! AFG 240 & 153/3 (61.3)
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: AFG 240 & 145/3 (56.2)
Sediqullah Atal brings out a beauty! Mehidy Hasan Miraz tosses it up invitingly, but Atal skips down the track, gets right to the pitch of the ball and lifts it elegantly over the infield towards deep extra cover. That is some timing and placement from the Afghanistan batter.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: Shahidi Injured!
Hashmatullah Shahidi suffered a right knee injury after being struck by a throw-in, aggravating a previous leg issue. Visibly in pain and struggling to walk, he retired hurt and left the field with the help of two substitutes. Ikram Alikhil came in as his replacement.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: AFG 240 & 135/3 (52.1)
Sediqullah Atal defends Mehidy Hasan Miraz's first delivery before taking a single towards long-off off the final ball. Afghanistan continue to chip away at the target, one run at a time.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: Highest Chase By Afghanistan?
As a relatively new Test-playing nation, Afghanistan has a limited history in the longest format. Now, they face the uphill task of chasing a mammoth 479 runs on the fifth day of the Test match.
Afghanistan's highest successful run chase in Test cricket is 149 for 3 (chasing a target of 147), achieved against Ireland in March 2019 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
If they somehow manage to chase down 479, they will script history by recording the highest successful run chase in Test cricket. The West Indies currently hold the all-time record, having chased down 418 runs against Australia in Antigua in 2003.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh Live Score, One-Off Test, Day 5: Good Morning!
Hello, we are back with another live blog, and it's Day 5 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Stay tuned for all the live updates as the action resumes!
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