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History in Bangladesh! Shah creates record on first outing as Afghan Test captain

Rahmat Shah made history on his first outing as Afghanistan’s Test captain, scoring a century against Bangladesh in the one-off Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. His 105-run knock made him the first Afghan cricketer…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:45 AM
History in Bangladesh! Shah creates record on first outing as Afghan Test captain
Key Things to Know
  • Rahmat Shah became the first Afghan cricketer to score a century on Test captaincy debut, scoring 105 runs.
  • Bangladesh secured a 106-run first-innings lead after dismissing Afghanistan for 240 following their own total of 346.
  • Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul, reaching 50 Test career wickets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rahmat Shah made history by becoming the first Afghan player to score a century on his Test captaincy debut against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Shah struck 105 runs off 216 balls, leading Afghanistan's batting effort after taking over the captaincy from Hashmatullah Shahidi in July. Despite his performance, Afghanistan was bowled out for 240, conceding a 106-run first-innings lead.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul and becoming the first Bangladeshi fast bowler to secure a Test hat-trick. Earlier, Bangladesh posted a total of 346 runs, guided by half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shadman Islam, and Litton Das.

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