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Bangladesh closes on victory over Afghanistan after Litton century

Bangladesh took a commanding lead in their one-off Test against Afghanistan after Litton Das delivered a match-defining century on day four in Abu Dhabi. The left-handed batter scored 102 runs, his seventh Test hundred, as Bangladesh declared at 372 for 7, extending their first-innings lead to 106 runs.

Afghanistan’s chase began slowly, finishing the day at 132 for 3, with Sediqullah Atal and Hashmatullah Shahidi providing resistance at the top of the order. Bangladesh’s bowlers, including Ebadot Hossain, who dismissed Abdul Malik early, will look to capitalize on a pitch wearing in their favor on the final day.

Meanwhile, Litton’s all-round performance included an eighth dismissal behind the stumps, a new record for Bangladesh in a single Test match. The team’s seventh-wicket partnership of 149 between Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (52 not out) was pivotal, while Afghanistan’s fielding errors—including missed run-out chances—further weakened their position.

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