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- SEO title: Litton Das century puts Bangladesh on top in Abu Dhabi
- Meta description: Litton Das hit 102 as Bangladesh declared on 372 for seven, set Afghanistan 479 to win the Abu Dhabi Test and led by 347 runs at stumps.
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- Original element: our own data point — the day-four position is built on this site’s own earlier coverage of the same match (the day-one report and Hasan Mahmud’s hat-trick), both linked below; plus a local angle, as Pakistani officials Ahsan Raza and Asif Yaqoob are among the match officials in Abu Dhabi
- Sources: The Express Tribune (12 Oct 2026), Cricfrenzy day-four report, ESPNcricinfo scorecard
- Story date: 12 October 2026
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Bangladesh tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the fourth day of the match. Litton Das scored a century as the visitors declared their second innings at 372 for seven, setting Afghanistan a target of 479 runs.
Afghanistan then reached 132 for three at stumps. They still need 347 more runs on the final day, with seven wickets in hand. Bangladesh, in contrast, need those seven wickets to complete a commanding win.
Litton leads the declaration push
Litton made 102 from 117 balls, with 14 fours. It was his second major contribution of the match, after his half-century in the first innings. We covered that opening day in Bangladesh’s 317 for eight on day one in Abu Dhabi.
He was not alone in the second innings. Najmul Hossain Shanto made 82, and Mushfiqur Rahim scored 81. Their stand of 159 runs rebuilt the innings after three early wickets fell for 53.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz then finished unbeaten on 52. Once the lead grew close to 480, Bangladesh declared and put Afghanistan straight back in to bat.
How Bangladesh built their lead
The match position rests on the first innings. Bangladesh made 346 batting first, and Afghanistan replied with 240. That gave the visitors a lead of 106 runs before they batted again.
Rahmat Shah held the Afghan reply together with an unbeaten 105. Around him, though, the innings fell away quickly. Afghanistan lost their last six wickets for just 21 runs.
Hasan Mahmud did most of that damage. He took five wickets, including the hat-trick we reported in Hasan Mahmud becoming the first Bangladesh pacer to take a Test hat-trick. Ebadot Hossain supported him with four wickets.
Afghanistan’s final-day task
Rahmat again top-scored in the chase, making 51 from 124 balls. Ebadot dismissed him late in the day, claiming his second wicket of the innings. Hasan Mahmud took the other wicket, removing Shahidullah for 19.
Sediqullah Atal will resume on 35 not out. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is with him on 19 not out. The pair must bat for most of Tuesday if Afghanistan are to save the match.
There is also a Pakistani presence in the middle. Ahsan Raza is one of the on-field umpires for this Test, while Asif Yaqoob is the television umpire. The match has drawn attention in Pakistan for another reason too, as Ramiz Raja joined the commentary panel for the Abu Dhabi Test.
The final day begins on Tuesday, 13 October. Bangladesh start it as clear favourites, but Afghanistan have already shown fight once in this match through Rahmat. A long first session without a wicket would keep the contest alive.
Frequently asked questions
How many runs do Afghanistan need to win the Abu Dhabi Test?
Afghanistan need 347 more runs on the final day. They closed day four on 132 for three, chasing a target of 479 set by Bangladesh.
Who scored a century for Bangladesh on day four?
Litton Das scored 102 from 117 balls, hitting 14 fours. His innings helped Bangladesh declare their second innings at 372 for seven.
What happened in the first innings of the Test?
Bangladesh made 346 and then bowled Afghanistan out for 240. Rahmat Shah made an unbeaten 105 for Afghanistan, while Hasan Mahmud took five wickets, including a hat-trick.
