Tanzid Hasan and Shabman Islam hit half-centuries, leading Bangladesh to 317/8 against Afghanistan on opening day of one-off Test
Bangladesh reached 317/8 on the first day of a one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Tanzid Hasan and Shadman Islam led the scoring with half-centuries, while Afghanistan's bowlers Mohammad Saleem and Ismat Alam claimed key wickets.
Why it matters
This match highlights the ongoing trend of Afghanistan playing home Test matches in neutral venues due to security concerns in their home country.
Openers Tanzid Hasan and Shadman Islam hit solid half-centuries to guide Bangladesh to 317-8 on the first day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Friday.Tanzid, fresh from his maiden hundred against Australia at Darwin, hit eight boundaries and four sixes in his 83, while Islam's 67 had seven hits to the rope after Bangladesh won the toss and batted.The duo took advantage of a slow-paced Sheikh Zayed Stadium, putting up a solid 124-run stand before Afghanistan hit back with five wickets for 101 runs.The slump included the wicket of Bangladesh's most experienced batter, Mushfiqur Rahim, for nought, Mominul Haque for 39 and skipper Najmul…
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